Detailed introduction of the University of Valladolid:

Introduction and Overview

Geographical location: Located in Valladolid, the capital of Castile and León, the largest autonomous region in Spain, the city gradually became an important city in Spain in the 11th century. In the 15th century, due to the important status of its university, its development reached its peak and it even became the capital of Spain twice. Today, it is one of the important industrial cities with relatively developed transportation.

Student and teacher scale: There are currently about 31,780 students and more than 2,300 professors.

History and establishment time

The University of Valladolid was founded in 1241. Its history can be traced back to the end of the 13th century. It was established by the then king on the basis of the University of Palencia. It is the third oldest university in Spain and one of the ten oldest universities in Europe.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: As one of the most important higher education centers in Spain, it has opened professional courses covering law, medicine, history, engineering, economics, language, education, architecture and other fields, and provides more than 88 undergraduate degrees, more than 60 master's degrees, 16 Joint programs and international dual degrees and 29 doctoral degrees.

Faculty: More than 2,300 professors with rich experience and expertise in teaching and scientific research can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Scientific research strength: There are 18 research centers, 12 institutes and 180 research groups. They have outstanding performance in cutting-edge research in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, ophthalmology, engineering, history, philology, biology and molecular genetics. Its scientific research results have not only promoted the development of disciplines, but also made important contributions to social progress.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and innovation ability, committed to providing high-quality education and teaching, emphasizing the inheritance and innovation of knowledge, encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research and practical activities, in order to cultivate professional talents that meet the needs of social development, while paying attention to social development, actively promoting the transformation and application of scientific research results, and contributing to social progress.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Law, medicine, engineering, economics, history, linguistics and other disciplines have a high level and influence in teaching and scientific research, and are the school's advantageous disciplines.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced scientific research laboratories, which provide important technical support and experimental platforms for scientific research in related disciplines, such as some engineering laboratories, biochemistry laboratories, etc., which promote the development of disciplines and the output of scientific research results.

Department settings

The University of Valladolid has 24 faculties, including the Department of Science, the Department of Economics and Business, the Department of Law, the Department of Education and Work Science, the Department of Philosophy and Literature, the Department of Medicine, the Department of Work Science, the Department of Translation and Interpretation, the Department of Social/Justice and Communication Science, and other 9 departments. It also has 13 colleges including the Higher School of Architecture Technology, the Higher School of Information Engineering Technology, the Higher School of Telecommunications Engineering Technology, the Higher School of Industrial Engineering Technology, the School of Nursing, the School of Technology, the Higher School of Agricultural Engineering Technology, the School of Education, the School of Business Research, the School of Physical Therapy, the School of Agricultural Engineering, the School of Informatics, and the School of Teachers.

Ranking

2024: QS Ranked 951-1000 in the world university rankings.

2023: 401-600 in THE World University Influence Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees vary according to the major, generally around 6,800-12,000 euros per year; master's tuition fees are about 8,000-15,000 euros per year.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Valladolid is relatively low, and the monthly living expenses including accommodation, food, transportation, etc. are about 600-800 euros.

Campus environment

Campus distribution: It has four campuses, located in Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Soria. Each campus has a unique architectural style, combining historical and modern elements. The campus is shaded by trees and has a beautiful environment.

Campus facilities: The campus is equipped with complete teaching and living facilities, including modern libraries, laboratories, teaching buildings, gymnasiums, student dormitories, restaurants, etc. Among them, in 2017, the school library was also awarded the EFQM 5-star honor.

Cultural activities: There are cultural associations on campus, such as the Youth Symphony Orchestra, Choir, Drama Troupe, etc. The school also holds cultural programs, such as the Universijazz Music Festival, etc., with a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere.