Detailed introduction of the University of Oviedo:

Introduction and Overview

Geographical location: Located in the coastal city of Oviedo in northern Spain, it also has campuses in Gijón and Mieres, with a total of seven campuses.

Student and faculty size: There are more than 2,000 faculty members and 20,844 students, including 625 international students.

History and establishment time

The University of Oviedo was founded in 1574 according to the terms of the will of Archbishop Fernando de Valdés Salas, and officially began teaching in 1608.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: As a national comprehensive university in Spain, it offers 60 bachelor's degrees, 60 university master's degrees and 25 doctoral programs, covering all fields of knowledge such as arts and humanities, science, health sciences, social and legal sciences, engineering and architecture.

Faculty: It has 2,000 More than 100 academic staff members have rich experience and remarkable achievements in teaching and scientific research, providing students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Scientific research strength: The school has 26 research centers, and researchers have carried out in-depth scientific research in many fields and achieved certain results.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Education philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' all-round development and international communication capabilities, emphasizing the transfer of knowledge to the business world, so that students can better adapt to the needs of social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines:

Biomedicine and health: Leading in Spain.

Energy environment and climate change: The research level is high, providing important support for solving problems in related fields.

Material science, chemistry, economics: These disciplines are ranked in the top 20 in Spain.

Key laboratories: The school has multiple laboratories, providing advanced technical platforms and experimental conditions for scientific research in related disciplines.

Department settings

The university has a total of 31 departments and professional schools, some of which are as follows:

Faculty of Law: Since its establishment in 1608, it has a long history and profound academic background, and has cultivated many outstanding legal professionals.

Department of Education and Teaching: Founded in 1845, it focuses on the research of educational sciences and the cultivation of educational talents.

Department of Chemistry: Established in 1848, it has achieved fruitful results in teaching and scientific research in the field of chemistry.

Polytechnic School of Mieres: Founded in 1855, it provides professional education and practical opportunities for students in the field of engineering.

Polytechnic School of Gijón: Founded in 1888, it focuses on the teaching and research of engineering and has provided a large number of talents for the local industrial development.

Department of Medicine and Health Sciences: Founded in 1968, it has outstanding performance in medical education, research and medical services.

Rankings

2024 QS World University Rankings: 1001-1200.

2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Rankings: Not on the list, but ranked 722-75 in 2023.

2022 THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 801.

2022 ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities: 601.

Costs

Tuition: Undergraduate courses are free of charge, and only a registration fee of about 500 euros per year is required. The tuition fee for the master's program taught in English ranges from 53.33€ to 72.43€ per credit, depending on the major.

Living expenses: about 600-1000 euros per month, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus environment

Campus distribution: Distributed in three cities, Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres, with a total of seven campuses. The cities where the campuses are located are all historical and cultural cities in Spain, with rich historical sites and cultural landscapes, such as the Cathedral of San Salvador in Oviedo, the Church of St. Mary of Naranco, and the Church of San Miguel, etc., providing students with a strong cultural atmosphere and learning environment.

Campus facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities and complete living facilities, including libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, student dormitories, etc., which provide convenience for students' study and life.