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Universidad de Santiago de Compostela

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Overview

Founded in 1495, the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (University of Santiago de Compostela) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santiago de Compostela (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Galicia. This institution also has a branch campus in Lugo. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 529-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Spanish higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Santiago de Compostela
Acronym USC
Founded 1495
Motto Sigillum Reg Universitat Compostellan
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidad de Santiago de Compostela general video presentation.

University Location

Address Praza do Obradoiro, s/n
Santiago de Compostela
15782 Galicia
Spain
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Phone Number +34 881 81 20 00
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Fax Number +34 981578017
Other locations Lugo

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela.

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's admission information.

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Santiago de Compostela a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Santiago de Compostela has more than 2200 international students.

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Admission Office Admission Office

Casas Reais, 8
Santiago de Compostela 15782
981584989


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Santiago de Compostela.

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's main facilities:


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Library


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's main services:


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

01/01/1504


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Facebook page Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's YouTube channel Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Instagram page Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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