IELTS Exam

The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is an IELTS official examination centre for its ACADEMIC module.

The test reflects how you’ll use English to study, work and live in an English speaking environment.

IELTS certificate is valid for two years.

Fee for IELTS Academic: 263€

NEW! We offer the computer-based exam in person at the UC3M Puerta de Toledo campus on several dates throughout the year.

Next exam date at the UC3M Puerta de Toledo campus:

• April 10, 2026

Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive a confirmation from the British Council with the date, location, and time of your speaking test. This test may be scheduled on a different date to the main exam without affecting the publication date of your results.

Registration steps:

• Go to IELTS Registration
• Select IELTS Academic
• Click on Book IELTS in a test centre
• Select Spain y Madrid
• Select IELTS on computer
• Choose your exam date and click Search for test
• Select our university

You will receive your results electronically within 1 to 5 days. At that time, you can download the electronic version of your results from the Candidate Portal. For any questions related to this topic, you can contact the British Council through their results page: IELTS Results: Access your scores

For further information contact us: examenes_oficiales@fund.uc3m.es

British Council: 

Tel.: (+34) 911 21 8000

Next exam date at the UC3M Getafe campus:

• June 18, 2026

Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive a confirmation from the British Council with the date, location, and time of the speaking test. This test may be scheduled on a different date than the main exam, without affecting the publication date of your results.

Registration steps:

• Click on the exam registration button
• Select your exam date
• Select IELTS on paper
• Click on book test

Your results will be published 13 days after the main exam date. For any questions related to this, please contact the British Council through their results page: IELTS Results: Access your scores

For further information contact us examenes_oficiales@fund.uc3m.es

British Council
Tel.:  (+34) 911 21 8000

We'll help you prepare for the PB exam!

Intensive course with expert teachers to help you prepare for the exam.

Face-to-face classes covering all four parts of the exam, combined with work on an online platform focusing on real exercises and model exams.

The course focuses on improving the necessary skills to complete each exam exercise successfully.

You may request recognition of one elective credit for completing and passing this course.

Dates and enrolment          

• Course dates: June 8 to 17, 2026
• Enrolment window: from April 7 to May 24, 2026
• Timetables: 
  • 10:00 - 12:30
  • 15:30 - 18:00

  • * If there are not enough sign-ups, an alternative with a viable group will be offered.

• Days: Monday to Friday
• Location: Getafe
• Course Fee: 
  • ​​​​​​Students and UC3M community: 205€
  • Outside the UC3M: 235€

Requisite needed: the online test is available after the enrolment form has been sent. If you do not attain the required level, the Language Centre will contact you

Important information:

• Enrolment on the preparation course does not include registration for the exam, which must be completed via the online enrolment section.

• The Language Centre reserves the right to cancel the course if there are not enough students.

• Course confirmation and candidate admission will be sent by email after the registration deadline.