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University Overview

UCAM was founded in 1996 by D. José Luis Mendoza Pérez, with a clear mission: to train students with knowledge and skills to serve society, to contribute to the further expansion of human knowledge through research as an integral part of the development of mankind, and to participate in the evangelical mission of the Catholic Church in the areas of education and culture. Strategically located in Murcia, Spain, the university has grown from its founding to encompass a campus of more than 16,000 students and around 1,000 professors, expanding worldwide to make one of its main objectives a reality: to promote a high-quality university education, with a representative presence in all continents. The international vocation of Universidad Católica leads it to collaborate with universities from all corners of the planet, at every educational level: research, students and professor exchange, and creating international undergraduate and master's programs in all specialties. Over its history, UCAM has received numerous accreditations and recognitions: it has achieved 5 stars in the QS Stars Rating System, excelling in its teaching model, campus inclusivity, internationalization, online education, and commitment to students. It received the highest "three stars" seal for institutional transparency from Fundación HAZ in 2024 with a 94% rating. In the THE Impact 2025 ranking, UCAM demonstrated extraordinary growth, ascending 200 positions and ranking Top 80 worldwide in Quality of Education (3rd in Spain, 1st private university in Spain for the second consecutive year). It also ranks 3rd in Spain in Veterinary Science, 1st private university in Spain in Sports Science, Engineering, and Civil Engineering, and 2nd private university in Spain in Medicine, Biological Sciences, Education, and Computer Science. UCAM is positioned 126th in the QS World University Ranking South Europe: Europe 2025 and 401st in the THE Young University Rankings 2024. The university also ranks among the top 3 Spanish universities recognized for online education quality in the THE Online Education Rankings 2025.
Popular Programs

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

Tuition Fees

€6,000 - €15,000/year (estimated; varies by program)

Scholarships

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

Admission Requirements

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

Quick Facts
Country: Spain
World Ranking: #1201
Tuition Range: €6,000 - €15,000/year (estimated; varies by program)
Blaygate Consult Support: Available
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