University of Oviedo
Description of University of Oviedo
- Location: Asturias, Spain
- Year of foundation: 1574
- Language of tuition: Spanish, English
- Number of students: more than 25 000
- Type of education: mixed.
The University of Oviedo (UNIOVI) is a public research university in the Principality of Asturias. The institution was founded in 1574 as a college for orphan girls, but fully opened only in 1608. Over the 400-year history, there have been many changes: name changes, obtaining accreditation in 2009, the introduction of bachelor's, master's, doctoral programs.
Every year, about 25,000 students study here, about 800 of them are foreigners. The teaching staff consists of more than 2000 highly qualified lecturers, researchers, professors.
Education takes place at 17 narrow-profile faculties, the basis of scientific schools:
- Biology
- Tourism, trade, social sciences
- Economics, business
- Science
- Right
- Humanities
- Pedagogical education
- Geology
- Medical sciences
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Mining, energy, materials science
- Engineering, Computer Science
- Two Polytechnic Schools of Engineering
- Physical education, sports medicine
- Higher School of Civil Fleet.
The La Casa de las Lenguas program offers hundreds of courses in various languages: German, Arabic, Chinese, French, English, etc.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in University of Oviedo
Bachelor
- Age – from 18 years (completed secondary education)
- Duration of training – 4-6 years
- The cost per credit hour is8-89€.
Some programs:
- Art history
- Geography, territorial planning
- Maritime transport
- Philosophy
- Classical, romantic studies
- Learning English
- Spanish language, literature
- Modern languages, literature
- Biotechnology
- Nursing
- Labor relations, human resources
- Business administration, management, law
- Commerce, marketing
- Accounting, Finance
- Civil engineering, design of mining, energy resources.
Master
- Age – from 22 years (completed bachelor's degree)
- Duration of training – 1-2 years
- The cost per credit hour is 12-107€.
Some specializations:
- Emergency medical care
- Business administration, management
- Biotechnologies used for conservation, sustainable management of plant resources
- Biotechnology of environment, health
- Analytical, bioanalytical sciences
- Socio-cultural analysis, history
- Spanish, linguistics
- Risk management in the field of labor protection, safety
- Theoretical chemistry, computer modeling
- Mathematical modeling, research, statistics, calculations
- Project Management
- Integrity, durability of materials, components, structures
- Territorial resources, planning strategies
- Gender equality, diversity
- Protection of the marine environment.
Doctorate
- Age – Masters
- The term of training is from 3 years.
Some programs:
- Art, musicology
- Gender, diversity
- Humanistic Studies
- Mathematics, statistics
- Condensed matter physics, nanoscientry, biophysics
- Synthesis, chemical reactivity
- Chemical, biochemical, structural analysis, computer modeling
- Biomedicine, molecular oncology
- Clinical trials
- Economy, entrepreneurship
- Education, psychology
- Equality, innovation in education
- Right
- Electrical engineering, electronics
- Production, mining and environmental, design engineering.
Accommodation, meals, prices
On the campus of Los Catalanes in Oviedo there are two dormitories: San Gregorio and Dormitory of America. They are located in a vast area overlooking the Winter Park, next to the sports facilities of the university, near the old quarter of the city.
Dormitories offer accommodation with cleaning services, meals, WiFi. Accommodation options and services:
- 60 single and 20 double rooms
- Bathroom in each room
- Bed linen, towels
- Common areas: kitchen, library, seating areas with TV
- Restaurant, coffee shop.
The price of accommodation, including breakfast, ranges from 400 to 528€ per academic year.
The residence of the University of Altamira is a residential building near the Winter Park. Accommodation options and services:
- 2 single rooms, 5 double rooms with bathrooms
- Terrace
- WiFi throughout
- Daily cleaning, towel change
- Common areas: living room with TV, kitchen, laundry
- Green area for walking, sports
- Restaurant, cafeteria in the nearest dormitory buildings.
The cost of monthly housing: from 576 to 717 €.
The University Residence on the Mjeres campus offers modern rooms with 112 beds in private rooms or studio apartments with bathrooms and toilets. Common areas include a library, a computer room, a self-service restaurant, WiFi throughout the property. The residential building is located next to the educational, research, sports facilities of the campus, just a few minutes walk from the city center. The cost for a semester of accommodation in a single room, including breakfast - 336€,per month in an apartment for two - 609€.
UNIOVI has its own housing search platform (CIVE). Students wishing to rent an apartment can access information by contacting the university administration.
La Casa de Las Lenguas offers accommodation with host families.
Meals are provided in university restaurants:
- Full board: 312€ per month
- Breakfast, lunch/dinner: 156€ per month
- Voucher for 10 meals: 60€
- Payment for dishes from the "Menu of the Day" (three servings): 6,50€
- Breakfast: from 2,80€
- Buffet: 5,50€.
Activities University of Oviedo
The university's sports programme covers a wide range of more than thirty different sports courses. Among them:
- Aquatherapy
- Ballroom dancing, Zumba
- Skiing, triathlon
- Swimming
- Mountaineering
- Chess
- Canoeing
- Gymnastics, Pilates
- Team games: football, basketball, volleyball, rugby
- Tennis, badminton, golf.
The university has several student associations of interest:
- Scientific: doctors, biotechnologists, engineers, motorcycle technicians, etc.
- Group of foreign students
- Ecological community
- Sports teams.
Advantages
- 6 Erasmus Mundus Master's programs
- Language Courses
- One of nine Spanish universities that have received international accreditation
- Cooperation with national, international universities — more than 250 organizations.
Facilities and equipment at University of Oviedo
UNIOVI campuses are located in the central region of the kingdom: the city of Oviedo - El Cristo building, El Milan, Llamaquique, Catalanes, Oviedo Center, as well as in the cities of Giljón, Mieres, Aviles.
All campuses have comprehensive opportunities for education , research, as well as:
- Scientific and technical services
- Library
- Computer classes
- Sports facilities
- WiFi access
- Open spaces with green areas
- Transport.
The public transport network allows you to use a wide range of traffic, travel options in the region. The Asturias Transport Consortium (CTA) provides a student transport smart card – a monthly/ten-fold travel card that gives a 10% discount on travel.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year includes two semesters – the study lasts from September to January and from February to June. A session is held at the end of the year.
Most of the undergraduate degrees offered consist of 240 ECTS credits divided into four years of 60 credits each, with the exception of a degree in medicine (6 years/350 credits) and dentistry (5 years/300 ECTS credits). Master's programs are designed for 60-120 credits, i.e. education lasts 1-2 years. Full-time eduaction in doctoral studies will last no more than three years. Part-time doctoral students will have no more than 5 years to complete their studies.
La Casa de las Lenguas courses are 90 hours of learning a foreign language in a group of 20 students. Classes are held twice a week, lasting for 85 minutes. At the end of the course, students who pass the exam receive a certificate of achievement. Those who did not pass the final test can receive a certificate of attendance.
Additional costs:
- Accommodation, meals
- Medical care
- Transport
- Sports sections
- Personal expenses
- Periodic academic fees.
Examples of fees:
- The cost of entrance exams to the university: 15-100 €
- Personal ability tests: 100€
- Doctoral examination: 170€
- Academic supervision: 170€
- Language level accreditation tests: 100€
- Issuance of academic titles: from 90 to 300 €.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
To study in the La Casa de las Lenguas programs, the student must be at least 17 years old.
Before admission, every prospectant UNIOVI student must have access to the online questionnaire. After filling in the data, the applicant expects admission to book a place in the group. After admission, the registration fee = 300 €must bepaid.
General requirements for applicants:
- Diploma of the previous stage of education (school/bachelor's/master's degree)
- Official transcripts or textbook on the disciplines completed
- Personal documents (passport, visa, medical certificates, etc.)
- Testing for knowledge of English/Spanish.
Some master's degrees require a level of English at least B1.
Important dates:
- Pre-registration period: April-June
- Preliminary lists of enrolled students, reservation of places: July
- Registration for education: August-September.
Scholarships University of Oviedo
The university offers many options for material support: scholarships, grants, awards of foundations, partner organizations. Many payments are based on academic performance. Special grants are awarded to high-class athletes from national teams.
Some programs:
- Grants of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports
- Grants from collaborating agencies
- National, international mobility programs
- Financial assistance to doctoral students for writing a dissertation.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about University of Oviedo
Recommendations on when to apply
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