CUNEF Universidad

About

CUNEF Universidad is a leading private university located in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Recognised for its academic excellence and strong industry connections, CUNEF Universidad specialises in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, and Law. Our students benefit from a highly practical and internationally focused education, preparing them to thrive in a global and competitive job market.

Why CUNEF?

Specialized Excellence: Over 50 years training future leaders in business, finance, and law.
Career-Ready Graduates: 98% employment rate within one year after graduation.
Global Reach: 130+ international university partners and 1,700+ corporate agreements.
Expert Faculty: A blend of leading academics and industry professionals.
Madrid Advantage: Study in a vibrant European capital and hub of global business.
Selective & Personalized: Small cohorts, individualized guidance, and high academic standards.

We have more than 1,700 partnerships with national and international organisations to help our students successfully kickstart their careers. In fact, 98% of our recent graduates land a job less than one year after graduation. CUNEF has been operating as a Higher Education institution since 1973: more than +15,000 professionals have graduated from our university and moved on to careers in leading national and international companies, firms, and institutions. Many of our alumni hold relevant management positions and foster innovation, lead progress, and pursue efficiency and well-being in their respective fields.

Besides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports and an assortment of student clubs, as a CUNEF student, you will also be given the chance to participate in an international study program at one of our more than 100 prestigious academic partner institutions worldwide.

CUNEF Universidad aims not only to educate capable professionals but also to nurture passionate lifelong learners who will become valuable members of society. Our academic strategy is built upon three core principles: specialisation, excellence, and internationalisation.

CUNEF Universidad is ranked as one of the TOP 5 Spanish universities training successful entrepreneurs.

QS 5 stars rated excellent overall.

Ranked Best Private University in Spain by Forbes 2023

15,000+ alumni
98% of recent graduates find work less than a year after graduation.
On average, CUNEF University graduates worked for almost 10 years before founding the company that brought them success.
Half of them have international work experience, and this trend is increasing.
65% have previous entrepreneurial experience, either as founders or working at another start-up or scale-up.

Over 15,000 alumni who form an active and close-knit community

CUNEF boasts an international network of more than 15,000 graduates whose support and cooperation are essential to the institution’s role in society. CUNEF Universidad’s Alumni Department, created in 2025, offers its services to all our former undergraduate and graduate students. Its main purpose is to strengthen the alumni community, and its key pillars are networking, lifelong learning, and career services.

The Alumni Department fosters graduate employability by providing access to job offers, promoting networking through a wide range of events, and supporting alumni throughout their entire career.

+4,300 students on campus
+15,000 alumni
+130 agreements with universities worldwide
98% of students are working within a year after graduation
+1,700 cooperation agreements with national and international leading companies
2 campuses in Madrid
+240 professors, of whom more than 40% have an international PhD
+70 foreign universities where our faculty earned their PhDs
+50 different nationalities among our students

Studying at CUNEF Universidad means joining a close-knit, ambitious community in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.

Modern Campus: Bright study areas, tech-equipped classrooms, library, cafeterias, and collaborative spaces.

International Community: Dedicated support for international students and a globally diverse student body.

Student Clubs: our active clubs include:

STEM
Investment
Startup
Volunteer
Google Developer Student
Stock Exchange
Banking
Real Estate
Debate
Sustainibility
Art & Capital

Sports: over 400 students represent the university in the following sports:

Football
Rugby
Volleyball
Basketball
Tennis
Padel
Golf
Swimming
Archery
Running

Events & Networking: Meet CEOs, economists, and legal professionals through seminars and workshops.

Invest in your Future, with our Support

CUNEF Universidad is committed to supporting talented students through a range of merit-based and need-based scholarships.

Academic Excellence Scholarships: Awarded based on academic merit, with specific GPA requirements. These can cover up to 100% of tuition fees.
Sports Scholarships: For students excelling in sports.
CUNEF Talent Grants: Recognizing exceptional potential.
Company-Sponsored Awards: Opportunities supported by our corporate partners.
Family Discounts: Special aid for families with multiple siblings enrolled concurrently at CUNEF (e.g., 20% for the second child, 40% for the third and subsequent children, applicable with a valid large family title).

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