UCAM (Universidad Católica de Murcia) is a private university founded in 1996, based in the historic monastery of the Jerónimos, in Murcia, Spain. With more than 20,000 students and about 1,000 professors, it has established itself as one of the most prestigious institutions in Spain thanks to its academic excellence, personalized teaching, and focus on values of Christian humanism. The university is characterized by offering students an integral education based on the combination of in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge, in addition to a values-based education rooted in the principles of Christian humanism. Renowned professors and a team of personal tutors keep track of their students from the beginning of their studies until the end, always with the aim of providing tools to improve their student's performance, while strengthening their education. UCAM's Campus de Los Jerónimos is located in Murcia, the capital city of the Southeastern region of Spain, where Mediterranean weather joins the natural beauty of the beaches of Costa Cálida, with the mountains and fields of the Huerta de Europa. The university offers a wide catalog of degrees, masters, and doctorates in areas such as health, law, sports, education, communication, and tourism, with programs designed to combine theory and practice in small groups. With more than 2,000 agreements with companies, it guarantees practices and high employability rates for their graduates. Recognized by rankings such as QS Stars, UCAM stands out for teaching quality, academic reputation, and sustainability. The university is also a reference in sport, supporting more than 70 Olympic athletes and sponsoring teams such as UCAM Murcia CB and UCAM Murcia CF, which makes it the "University of Sports".
Health Sciences (Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy), Sports Science, Law, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Veterinary Science, Engineering (Civil, Computer, Telecommunications), Architecture, Communication, Tourism, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Criminology, Political Science
€6,000 - €15,000/year (estimated; varies by program)
UCAM International Scholarship, Academic excellence awards, Sports scholarships for elite athletes, Need-based financial aid, Research grants, Partner university exchange scholarships, Government of Spain scholarships
High school diploma (Bachillerato) or equivalent, University entrance exam (Selectividad/EBAU) or foreign equivalent, English proficiency: IELTS 5.5-6.0+ or TOEFL equivalent for English-taught programs, Academic transcripts, Letters of recommendation, Personal statement, Admissions interview may be required, Specific subject prerequisites depending on program