Founded in 1968, the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Autonomous University of Madrid) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large metropolis of Madrid (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Community of Madrid.

Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution.

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. UAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.