Studying in Madrid: what a month costs, and where to study

What a month costs

• EUR 600 to 1,200 a month including rent (a room in a shared flat about EUR 400, food about EUR 150, an under-26 transport pass about EUR 20).Source: uc3m.es, checked 26 September 2026Published by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

This is one university’s estimate for its own students; your costs depend on your housing and habits. Private rents change fast.

The country, in figures

Tuition, the money you must show for the visa and work rights for Spain are in the Spain guide, and the cost calculator totals a year in your currency.

How to find student housing, and avoid rental scams

Places to study in Madrid