The detailed introduction of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) is as follows:

Introduction and Overview

Geographical location: Located in Madrid, the capital of Spain, the city is a famous historical city in Europe, with an area of ​​607 square kilometers and a population of about 3.4 million. It is a tourist and cultural center in southern Europe, rich in historical and cultural relics, and has 7 well-known public universities, such as the Royal Palace of Madrid, Puerta del Sol and many other attractions.

Student size: With more than 40,000 students, it is a public university in Madrid with a large number of international students and a fast growth rate. There are more than 3,000 international students from more than 110 countries, including nearly 650 graduate students.

History and establishment time

Founded on July 8, 1996, it is the youngest and most modern of the six public universities in the Autonomous Region of Madrid. Its name is a tribute to the former King Juan Carlos I.

School strength

Teaching quality: Focus on teaching quality, with a teacher-student ratio of up to 1:14, ensuring that every student can receive adequate attention and guidance. The school has hired famous professors and scholars from home and abroad as lecturers. They not only have profound academic attainments, but also have rich teaching experience, and can provide students with the most cutting-edge academic knowledge and skills training.

Faculty: There are more than 2,000 expert professors in various disciplines.

Scientific research strength: The school ranks among the best universities in the capital Madrid with its excellent academic programs and high-quality international scientific research.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

The school motto is "non nova, sed nove", which means "reform and innovation". The school is committed to providing students with comprehensive training through theoretical learning combined with internships in laboratories and enterprises, so that they can quickly integrate into the job market, emphasize teaching and research in new ways, focus on internationalization and cooperation with enterprises, in order to adapt to the needs of social development, and cultivate professionals with innovative and practical abilities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering, law, sociology and economics and other majors enjoy a high reputation both domestically and internationally. Medicine and art design are also one of the key disciplines of the university. In addition, the school's teaching and research in the fields of media science, tourism science, environmental science, health science, etc. are also outstanding.

Key laboratories: It has scientific research facilities such as the laboratory network URJC (Red LabU), which provides important technical support and experimental platforms for scientific research in related disciplines.

Department settings

The school has 11 colleges, including the School of Media Science, the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Law and Social Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Experimental Sciences and Technology, the School of Economics and Business, the School of Education and Sports Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, the Higher Technical School of Computer Engineering, the Fuenlabrada School of Engineering, the International Doctoral School, and the Official Master's School.

Ranking

2024 QS World University Rankings: 951-1000.

Spanish University Rankings: Ranked 10th among comprehensive public universities, and ranked first in the degree of modern university facilities.

Expenses

Tuition fees at King Juan Carlos University vary depending on the major and degree type. Generally speaking, undergraduate tuition fees are relatively low, master's tuition fees are about 5,000-10,000 euros per year, and doctoral tuition fees depend on specific projects and tutor requirements. Compared with the United Kingdom and the United States, the cost of studying abroad is relatively low, with a high cost-effectiveness.

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: There are five campuses in total, located in Vicálvaro, Madrid, and the surrounding four satellite cities of Aranjuez, Móstoles, Alcorcón and Fuenlabrada. They are close to Madrid, providing great convenience for students' commuting, internships, employment and certification.

Campus Facilities: The campus environment is beautiful, covering an area of ​​about 160,000 square meters, with diverse architectural styles, including modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other facilities, as well as historic buildings, such as 18th-century Buenos Aires buildings and 19th-century Renaissance buildings, presenting a rich cultural atmosphere. The school is also equipped with complete living facilities, such as student dormitories, restaurants, sports fields, etc., to provide students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Cultural activities: The school focuses on the all-round development of students and provides a wealth of cultural, sports and entertainment activities to cultivate students' teamwork ability, leadership and social responsibility. For example, some sports competitions will be held, including football, basketball, rugby, etc., and drama classrooms and music classrooms will be provided to carry out cultural weeks, music and dance competitions, various evening parties, etc.