History

UC3M was established by an Act of the Spanish Parliament on 5 May 1989, within the framework of the University Reform Act of 1983. From the outset it was intended to be a relatively small, innovative, public university, providing teaching of the highest quality and focused primarily on research. Their first Chancellor was Professor Gregorio Peces-Barba.

Mission

UC3M´s mission is to contribute to the improvement of society through teaching of the highest quality and cutting-edge research in line with stringent international guidelines. The University aspires to excellence in all its activities, with the aim of becoming one of the top universities in Europe.

Values

The university actively encourages the personal development of all those connected to the higher education community. All their activities are guided by the values of merit, ability, efficiency, transparency, fairness, equality and respect for the environment.