San Pablo University, CEU

• Age of students: from 18 years
• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Founded: 1993
• Type of institution: university
• Language of instruction: Spanish, English
• Type: collaborative.

San Pablo CEU is part of the largest and most traditional private educational institution in Spain – CEU, founded in 1933 by the Catholic Association of Propagandists (ACdP). In the Community of Madrid, the institution was the first to propose a new way of understanding and managing higher education, first as a university college and since 1933 as a private university. More than 85 years later, an innovative attitude continues to leave its mark on everything it does.

It is a university with international recognition. Every year, an increasing number of international students from more than 50 countries enroll in the Universidad CEU San Pablo.

CEU maintains a dynamic teaching style and two-way learning. Critical and responsible education is provided, where the key aspects are the development of cross-cutting competencies: leadership, motivation, communication skills or emotion management.

Teachers strive to ensure that students are honest, tolerant, respectful, sensitive, hardworking, responsible and caring. Humanitarian activities and campaigns within the framework of social entrepreneurship projects are constantly carried out.

The current higher education system, in line with the Bologna Plan process, redefines the roles of students and teachers. Teachers do not just pass on knowledge, but are also counselors who help and guide students in mastering life skills.

The mission of the university is to develop the next generation of professionals in accordance with the requirements of the world market and the values of the university.

CEU is strongly committed to innovative approaches to learning and excellence based on real-world contexts that combine practical, interdisciplinary and multicultural experiences. This focus, which integrates knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, means that students are engaged in their own development and learn from their experiences.

The new context of higher education requires knowledge and individual eduaction in a wide range of competencies that include not only the skills but also the relationships necessary for professional growth.

The development of skills such as team management, innovation and entrepreneurship form the basis of university work.

Through its research and collaborations with various academic and business organizations, CEU aims to pave the way when it comes to new requirements for organizational behavior, and continues to be a center of reference information in understanding organizational leadership and in finding new ways to develop it.

The university has the best infrastructure and the most advanced research centers, so that students can gain education and knowledge in several areas to enhance their skills and qualifications. It has more than 80 laboratories for teaching and research: the Center for New Metabolomics and Bioanalysis, MBEC (Nuevo Centro de Metabolómica y Bioanálisis, CEMBIO), the Agency (Agencia de comunicación), the manufacturer of CEU Media and the Audiovisual Center (Centro Audiovisual):

• European Documentation Centre,
• Language center and laboratories,
• Employment and Information Centre,
• Research institutes and centers,
• Research Transfer Office (RRTO),
• Institute for the Study of Democracy,
• Institute of Family Studies,
• Institute of Historical Research of CEU,
• University Institute for European Studies,
• IAMM (Institute of Applied Molecular Medicine),
• MBEC (Centre of Excellence in Metabolism and Bioanalysis),
• Angel Ayala Institute of Humanities,
• Research Center for Communication Trends CEUCITEC,
• Center for Spanish Cultural Heritage.

International students can rent an apartment, which is usually shared (according to the type of dormitory). The average price of a room in a communal apartment is usually from 370 to 600 euros per month.

CEU San Pablo University has partnered with several companies that offer student housing.

Admission to the university is a fascinating period in the life of any person. At universidad CEU San Pablo, staff are committed to helping their students get the most out of their university studies.

For this purpose, and in parallel with studying at the Universidad CEU San Pablo, the opportunity to participate in activities that contribute to education is offered.

Here students will find:

• Sports activities: schools (table tennis, tennis, Pilates, tabata), domestic competitions and championships with other universities (football, basketball, golf, horse riding),
• Cultural activities: theater, choir, music, cinema, dedication to the opera, travel, discussion forums, competitions of personal creativity and much more,
• Specific proposals to change our reality and improve the lives of many: volunteer programs with NGOs, charity events, cooperation projects,
• Pastoral support and participation in pilgrimages, retreats, spiritual exercises, conferences, debates and the celebration of the sacraments as part of the daily life of our university,
• The service of doctors and nurses, helping to maintain and improve health, as well as prevent and treat diseases, care for the sick,
• A psychological help service that offers psychological help and advice on issues or situations that are difficult to cope with without help.

The most popular hobby clubs at the university:

• Debate Club

The club is one of the most important university experiences. The children learn the techniques of oral expression, improve their critical abilities and take part in tournaments, university competitions and parliamentary simulations.

• Music Club

Weekly music rehearsals, the possibility of individual rehearsals, various performances and concerts both in halls and bars, and at university events. The Montepríncipe campus has a room with all the necessary equipment for a good pop rock band, drums, amplifiers, bass, guitars, keyboards, table and speakers.

• eSports Club

Students take part in various domestic tournaments (FIFA, Mario Kart), as well as in university national leagues, where it is possible to represent the university in Amazon University eSports.

• Economy Club

At the Universidad CEU San Pablo Economic Club, the children seek to demystify all those concepts that would be interesting to know.

Through the Servicio de Deportes (Sports Service), the staff of the university tries to encourage students to engage in numerous sports and offer those who are already involved in sports, the opportunity to continue to do so:

• Sports schools and watches,
• Fitness
• Paddle tennis and tennis,
• Runners Club,
• Gymnasium
• Outdoor activities,
• Mountain Club.

• CEU is a national and international leader in education, known for its innovative nature and academic excellence.
• With more than 80 years of experience, the university promotes comprehensive development at all stages of education – from pre-school education to the Universidad de Mayores (University of the Elderly). He leads an exhaustive educational project whose aim is to provide appropriate answers to meet the needs of society and contribute to the improvement of the world.
• It is a rating educational institution in Europe.
• Provides its pupils with everything necessary for high-quality comprehensive development - technical equipment, comfortable classrooms and educational materials.

The university offers students the opportunity to live university life to the fullest, which is why there are two campuses provided with the best infrastructure and territories. They have opportunities to develop educational, cultural and sporting activities, offering students a well-rounded education.

• Chapel

The university has 6 chapels distributed among its main buildings, in which the Eucharist and pastoral care are carried out. The Moncloa campus has chapels at the School of Economics and Business, the School of Law, and the School of Humanities and Communication Sciences; The Monteprincipe campus has one main chapel inside the Institute of Technology and two prayer rooms.

• Virtual Campus

The university offers two types of online learning: master's, master's and specialization programs, as well as lifelong business education on its virtual campus. Students have access to various courses, sessions and personalized online services provided by the best professors and working specialists in Spain.

• Cafeteria

Canteens on both campuses offer very affordable menu prices, serving as a meeting place for students: there you can drink coffee, soft drinks, sandwiches and snacks. The lunch menu consists of an appetizer, a main course, a drink and dessert or coffee – and this fits perfectly into the student budget!

It also offers the best infrastructure and equipment with the latest technology on the two campuses. Facilities are available from day one for all students, so that the best practical education and the highest qualifications and competencies are ensured:

• More than 80 educational- methodical and research laboratories,
• Audiovisual center with scenery, radio rooms, editing, digital and analog photo laboratories, production company CEU Media, Communication Agency,
• The most specific and advanced research centers,
• Premises and playgrounds for all kinds of academic and cultural activities.

Throughout the admissions process, staff will evaluate each student's academic credentials, as well as the results of their entrance exam and work during a face-to-face interview (mandatory for most degrees).

• First of all, you need to fill out the application form

After the student completes the form with personal information, he will receive an email with credentials to access the Potential Students Portal (PSP), where he will be able to check, whenever he wants, the status of the application.

An entrance fee of €80 (€175 for a medical degree) will be charged before taking the entrance exam. CEU students are exempt from this fee.

• Book your seat

If a student has passed the entrance exam but has not yet completed the previous education , the staff will make a conditional offer of eduaction.

• Log in to your Prospective Student Portal (PSP)

• Pay the administrative fee online by card

Universidad CEU San Pablo cannot guarantee a place if the administrative fee has not been paid before the expiry of the period specified in the conditional offer. The total amount paid for the administrative fee will be deducted from the tuition fee.

• Sign up

Enrollment is completed through the Prospective Students Portal on time.

• Fill in the "Registration" form (will be activated after payment confirmation)

After 24 hours, you will need to confirm your bank details and provide your electronic mark to the SEPA direct debit mandate (Orden de Domiciliacion SEPA).

• Request a translation of the academic certificate if you have gained access through EvAU (Spanish University Entrance Exam) or if you have started your studies at another Spanish university.

Enrollment will not be issued until a supporting document of admission to the university is received.

To enter the university, you must provide the following documents:

• Scan of grades (report card) for the last years of study,
• Certificate or diploma,
• Certificate confirming knowledge of Spanish/English,
• Completed university form,
• Motivation letter and essay,
• Portfolio of achievements.

Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU is the Spanish educational institution that allocates the most funds to scholarships and educational grants. As a non-profit organization, CEU has for the past 75 years devoted most of its resources to scholarships for students wishing to study at its universities and schools.

Available scholarships:

• Philanthropic Educational Grants

Fundación Universitaria San Pablo-CEU, owner of universidad San Pablo-CEU, aware of the fact that one of its ultimate goals is to serve the common interests of charity, education and society, seeks to facilitate access to learning for any student.

• Becas CEU Merit Program

The scholarship is intended for students who have completed pre-university studies in the Spanish education system and whose average score in 1-2 undergraduate courses is equal to or higher than 8 (out of 10). These grants range from 2500 to 7500 euros.

• CEU International Merit Program Scholarships

For those candidates who live outside of Spain and who have studied their bachelor's degree abroad, whose average score is equal to or higher than 8 (out of 10). The scholarship can be from 2500 to 7500 euros. The scholarship will be provided for the best academic performance: the student will receive a scholarship in the amount of 100% of the tuition fee for the degree.

• Scholarships for singers

The purpose of the scholarship is to ensure that the Universidad CEU San Pablo choir has a permanent group of singers who could be awarded a scholarship if they undertake to participate in all the activities of the choir (whether they are affiliated with the university or with other institutions of the Asociación Católica de Propagandistas (ACdP)).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision