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Universidad de Oviedo
El Cristo A Campus, Oviedo Spain
# 1001-1200QS World University Rankings
51Undergraduate programs
4Postgraduate programs
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About Universidad de Oviedo
The University of Oviedo is a public university located in the scenic region of Asturias, in northern Spain. For over 400 years it has been the main centre and disseminator of academic knowledge in the region and a leader in international cooperation and innovation.
The University has campuses in Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts and humanities, law, social sciences, engineering, health sciences, and natural sciences. It has 56 undergraduate degrees, 66 master’s degrees and 28 doctoral programs, some of them with an international or interuniversity character. It has over 20,000 students and 1,500 faculty members, who benefit from the University’s modern facilities, such as libraries, sports centres, laboratories, or classrooms equipped with the latest technology. The University also offers various cultural activities, such as concerts, exhibitions, theatre, cinema, and conferences, and career guidance services to help students find internships or jobs.
The University welcomes more than 1,000 international students every year and has partnerships with prestigious higher education institutions worldwide. It participates in various mobility programs, such as Erasmus+, SICUE and ISEP, that allow students to study abroad for some time. It also collaborates with national and international companies to provide its students with a high-quality education and to foster innovation and research. The University offers various double-degree agreements that allow students to obtain two official degrees from different universities, enhancing their academic profile and employability. The University is responsible for 80% of the research conducted in the region, demonstrating its excellence and impact. The University has several research centers of excellence, such as the Institute of Oncology of Asturias (IUOPA), the Institute of Natural Resources and Territorial Planning (INDUROT), or the Institute of Industrial Technology of Asturias (IUTA), that carry out cutting-edge research projects in various fields.
The University of Oviedo ranks well among Spanish and European universities and leads the INGENIUM Alliance, an alliance of ten European universities on the way to creating an international campus.
About Universidad de Oviedo
The University of Oviedo is a public university located in the scenic region of Asturias, in northern Spain. For over 400 years it has been the main centre and disseminator of academic knowledge in the region and a leader in international cooperation and innovation.
The University has campuses in Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts and humanities, law, social sciences, engineering, health sciences, and natural sciences. It has 56 undergraduate degrees, 66 master’s degrees and 28 doctoral programs, some of them with an international or interuniversity character. It has over 20,000 students and 1,500 faculty members, who benefit from the University’s modern facilities, such as libraries, sports centres, laboratories, or classrooms equipped with the latest technology. The University also offers various cultural activities, such as concerts, exhibitions, theatre, cinema, and conferences, and career guidance services to help students find internships or jobs.
The University welcomes more than 1,000 international students every year and has partnerships with prestigious higher education institutions worldwide. It participates in various mobility programs, such as Erasmus+, SICUE and ISEP, that allow students to study abroad for some time. It also collaborates with national and international companies to provide its students with a high-quality education and to foster innovation and research. The University offers various double-degree agreements that allow students to obtain two official degrees from different universities, enhancing their academic profile and employability. The University is responsible for 80% of the research conducted in the region, demonstrating its excellence and impact. The University has several research centers of excellence, such as the Institute of Oncology of Asturias (IUOPA), the Institute of Natural Resources and Territorial Planning (INDUROT), or the Institute of Industrial Technology of Asturias (IUTA), that carry out cutting-edge research projects in various fields.
The University of Oviedo ranks well among Spanish and European universities and leads the INGENIUM Alliance, an alliance of ten European universities on the way to creating an international campus.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
The University of Oviedo offers a wide range of opportunities and studies in all areas of knowledge, including Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Law, and Engineering and Architecture. There are several campuses located in the region of Asturias in the cities of Oviedo and Gijón, as well as in Mieres.
In the Arts and Humanities area, the University offers undergraduate degrees in Classical and Romance Studies, English Studies, Philosophy, Geography and Spatial Planning, History, History of Art, History and Musicology, Spanish Language and Literature, and Modern Languages and Literatures.
In the field of Pure Sciences, the University offers sought-after double degrees such as the Double Degree in Software Engineering and Mathematics and the Double Degree in Mathematics and Physics (with two options: Option A starting with the mathematics branch and Option B starting with the physics branch). In addition, there are individual degrees in Biology, Biotechnology, Physics, Geology, Mathematics, and a bilingual degree in Chemistry.
In the Health Sciences area, there are degrees in Nursing (offered at the Faculty of Nursing in Gijón - an affiliated center - and in Oviedo), Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy (offered at "Padre Ossó" Faculty, a private affiliated center), and the popular degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, and Psychology.
In the field of Social Sciences and Law, in addition to the Double Degree in Business Administration and Law, there are undergraduate degrees in Law, Early Childhood Education (at "Padre Ossó" Faculty and Llamaquique Campus, Oviedo), Pedagogy, Labour Relations and Human Resources, Social Work, Social Education ("Padre Ossó" Faculty), Primary Education ("Padre Ossó" Faculty), as well as a Distance Learning Degree in Public Management and Administration (online mode). There are also bilingual degrees such as Business Administration and Management, Commerce and Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Primary Education (bilingual degree only at Llamaquique Campus, Oviedo), and Tourism.
In the broad field of Engineering and Architecture, there is a wide range of opportunities, including the Double Degree in Civil Engineering and Mining and Energy Resources Engineering (bilingual), the Double Degree in Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering and Data Science and Engineering, the Double Degree in Software Engineering and Mathematics (mentioned earlier), the Double Degree in Information Technology Engineering and Data Science and Engineering, as well as individual degrees in Data Science and Engineering, Mining Technologies Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Forestry and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marine Engineering, and Nautical and Maritime Transportation. Within this field of knowledge, the University also offers bilingual degrees in Civil Engineering, Mining and Energy Resources Engineering, Industrial Organization Engineering, Industrial Technologies Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Automatic Electronics Engineering, Forestry and Environmental Engineering, Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Chemical Engineering.
There are two modalities for bilingual degrees. In modality 1, the University offers the possibility of obtaining 120 credits by taking courses taught in English that are available for modality 1 bilingual programs These include the bilingual degrees in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Primary Education (Llamaquique Campus), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Automatic Electronics Engineering, Industrial Organization Engineering, Industrial Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technologies Engineering, Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology Engineering and Chemistry.
In modality 2, 120 credits are obtained by complementing 60 credits obtained from courses taught in English at the University of Oviedo that are available for modality 2 bilingual programs with 60 credits obtained during an internship at a foreign university carried out throughout the degree. Modality 2 bilingual degrees include degrees in Commerce and Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Tourism, Civil Engineering, Mining and Energy Resources Engineering and Forestry and Environmental Engineering.
Arts and Humanities (16)
Bachelor's Degree in English Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Territorial Management
Bachelor's Degree in History of Art
Bachelor's Degree in Modern Languages and Their Literatures
Bachelor's Degree in Sciences of Music
Bachelor´s Degree in History
Bachelor´s Degree in Philosophy
Bachelor´s Degree in Spanish Language and Literatures
Degree in Classical and Romanesque Studies
Faculty Padre Ossó (16)
Degree in Occupational Therapy (Faculty Padre Ossó)
Degree in Social Education (Faculty Padre Ossó)
Faculty of Biology (16)
Bachelor's Degree in Biology
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology
Faculty of Chemistry (16)
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
Faculty of Commerce, Tourism and CCSS Jovellanos (16)
Degree in Commerce and Marketing
Degree in Management and Public Administration (On line)
Degree in Social Work
Degree in Tourism (Faculty of Commerce, Tourism and Social Sciences "Jovellanos")
Faculty of Economics and Business (16)
Degree in Accounting and Finance
Degree in Business Administration and Management
Degree in Economics
Degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources
Faculty of Geology (16)
Bachelor´s Degree in Geology
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (16)
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
Degree in Dentistry
Degree in Medicine
Faculty of Psychology (16)
Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapist
Degree in Psychology
Faculty of Sciences (16)
Bachelor's Degree in Physics
Bachelor´s Degree in Mathematics
PCEO Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics / Bachelor's Degree in Physics. Option A
PCEO Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics / Bachelor's Degree in Physics. Option B
PCEO Degree in Computer Software Engineering / Degree in Mathematics
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (16)
Degree in Pedagogy
Law School (16)
Degree in Law
PCEO Degree in Business Administration and Management / Degree in Law
Others (16)
PCEO Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in Telecommunications Technologies and Services / Bachelor's Degree in Data Science and Engineering
PCEO Degree in Civil Engineering / Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources
Oviedo School of Mining, Energy and Materials Engineering (16)
Degree in Engineering of Mining Technologies
Polytechnic School of Engineering of Gijón (16)
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science and Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in Telecommunication Technologies and Services
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Engineering
Degree in Industrial Organization Engineering
Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering
PCEO Degree in Computer Engineering in Information Technology / Degree in Data Science and Engineering
Polytechnic School of Mieres (16)
Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics Engineering
Degree in Civil Engineering
Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources
Degree in Forest Engineering and the Natural Environment
The University of Oviedo offers a wide variety of postgraduate programs in different fields of knowledge.
In the field of Arts and Humanities, available programs include master’s degrees in Spanish as a Foreign Language; Advanced Studies in Art History: Research and Management; Science, Technology and Innovation Studies; Gender and Diversity; History and Sociocultural Analysis; Spanish Language and Linguistics; Musical Heritage; and Territorial Resources and Planning Strategies.
In the field of Pure Sciences, the master’s programs that are offered include the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Marine Biological Resources, as well as the master’s degrees in Data Analysis for Business Intelligence; Food Biotechnology; Biotechnology Applied to Conservation and Sustainable Management of Plant Resources; Environmental and Health Biotechnology; Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences; Marine Conservation; Advanced Physics: Particles, Astrophysics, Nanophysics, and Quantum Materials; Mathematical Modeling and Research, Statistics, and Computation; Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling; Chemistry and Sustainable Development; and Geological Resources and Geological Engineering.
In the field of Health Sciences, the offered master’s programs include the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Public Health in Disasters and the master’s degrees in Emergency Analysis and Management; Biology and Reproductive Technology; Biomedicine and Molecular Oncology; Emergency and Critical Care Nursing; Neuroscience Research; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics; and General Health Psychology.
Within the area of Social Sciences and Law, programs offered include the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Women’s and Gender Studies and the master’s programs in Law Practice; Business Administration and Management; Data Analysis for Business Intelligence; Tourism Planning and Management; Economics: Tools of Economic Analysis; Integrated Teaching of English Language and Content: Early Childhood and Primary Education; Teacher Training for Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, and Vocational Training; Socio-educational Intervention and Research; Research and Innovation in Early Childhood and Primary Education; Legal Protection of Vulnerable Individuals and Groups; and Information Systems and Accounting Analysis.
In the field of Engineering and Architecture, programs include the Double Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Energy Engineering and the Erasmus Mundus master’s degrees in Mechatronic Engineering; Technology and Management for the Circular Economy; and Sustainable Transportation and Electrical Power Systems, as well as the master’s degrees in Science and Technology of Materials; Electric Power Conversion and Systems; Project Management; Geotechnology and GIS Project Development; Automation Engineering and Industrial Computing; Civil, Canal, and Port Engineering; Mining Engineering; Telecommunication Engineering; Energy Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Computer Engineering; Mechatronic Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Web Engineering; Integrity and Durability of Materials, Components and Structures; Nautical Science and Maritime Transportation Management; Occupational Risk Prevention; and Marine Technologies and Maintenance.
Faculty Padre Ossó (2)
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Faculty Padre Ossó)
Master's Degree in Primary Education (Faculty Padre Ossó)
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (2)
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education)
Master's Degree in Primary Education (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education)
University information
There are different ways of entering the University of Oviedo:
The most common way to gain entrance is the University Entrance Examination, also known by its acronym EBAU. It is organised by the University of Oviedo and the educational administration of the Principality of Asturias. The test consists of two phases, one compulsory for university access and one voluntary to improve the admission mark up to 4 points.
Another way is admission by change of studies or change of university. The students must meet a series of requirements specified in the university website. In general terms these requirements are: The recognition of at least 30 credits. Certification of an admission mark in their studies of origin equal to or higher than 85% of the cut-off mark in the immediately previous academic year in the studies of the University of Oviedo.
It is also possible to access the University of Oviedo with studies taken abroad. Students interested in studying at the University of Oviedo have a wide variety of access options, whether to begin a degree, postgraduate or doctorate programme, or to apply for a mobility programme.
For visiting students, the University of Oviedo offers the possibility of taking courses or subjects of the degrees it offers to people who are interested in broadening their knowledge if they meet the access requirements.
The University of Oviedo makes a specific reservation of places for certain groups of students like people with special needs and high-performance sportsmen and women who wish to start a degree course at the University of Oviedo. These students must apply for pre-enrolment as a procedure prior to admission and enrolment.
The University of Oviedo has seven campuses spread across the central area of Asturias, located in the cities of Oviedo (with five sub-campuses), Gijón and Mieres. The University also offers complementary services in Avilés, the third largest city in the region.
The university provides free access to its complete sports facilities for the university community. It also has modern accommodation options for students, teachers, and administrative and service staff (ASS). The University of Oviedo has two exceptional halls of residence in the city of Oviedo to ensure a comfortable and fully integrated stay in university life, both of them on Los Catalanes campus: Colegio Mayor San Gregorio and Colegio Mayor América. Also on that campus there is the Residencia Altamira, a residence hall for visiting professors and postgraduates. These accommodations are located in a privileged environment with large green areas in front of the Winter Park, next to the university sports facilities, and close to the historic centre of the city. The halls of residence offer a range of services, including cleaning services, meals, Wifi connection for all members of the university community and other universities that belong to eduroam.
There is a third university hall of residence in Mieres with 112 beds in rooms and studios. The building has library services, a computer room, a self-service restaurant and Wifi in all areas. It is situated next to the teaching, research and sports facilities of the campus, a short walk from the town centre and opposite the bus station.
In Gijón, there are plans to build a modern facility that will offer 200 accommodation places for students on the campus.
The university has a library network with 16 libraries and more than one million books, journals and electronic resources. It has a cultural program that offers concerts, exhibitions, theater, cinema and other activities throughout the year. It has a language center that offers courses in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic. It has a scientific park that promotes innovation and technology transfer between the university and the business sector and a historical building in the center of Oviedo that dates back to the 16th century in which all university activity took place for centuries.
Student life
The University of Oviedo offers a rewarding university experience with diverse student activities. With varied academic programs and well-equipped campuses in Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres, students have access to modern facilities. The university fosters a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations and extracurricular activities. Cultural events, festivals and exhibitions in Oviedo enhance the student experience. Students can engage in research projects and collaborate with faculty members, promoting innovation and discovery. Academic support services, including counseling and tutoring, are provided along with well-equipped libraries and laboratories. Convenient housing options such as student residences and shared apartments are also available.
Oviedo, with its rich history and charm, offers a culturally immersive environment and high quality of life. Students develop academic, personal and social skills through a fulfilling university experience. The university encourages participation in sports and recreational activities for a balanced lifestyle; in which students can enjoy the vibrant city life with a wide range of dinig, shopping and entertaiment options. Conferences and events bring together students, faculty and renowned guests. Students have opportunities to contribute to the community through volunteering.
The University of Oviedo facilitates student exchange programs to broaden cultural and academic perspectives. The welcoming and diverse student community fosters lasting friendships, providing a dynamic culturally immersive and academically stimulating university experience for students.
The University of Oviedo is more than just a place to study or work. It is a place to grow one’s career, one’s passions and one’s potential.
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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Rankings & ratings
Universidad de Oviedo is one of the top public universities in Mieres, Spain. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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