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Universidad de Cantabria

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Overview

Universidad de Cantabria (University of Cantabria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Santander, Cantabria, Spain. Founded in 1972, Universidad de Cantabria (UC) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España. UC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 54-year-old Spanish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UC also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Cantabria's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Cantabria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Cantabria' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Cantabria's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Cantabria
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UC
Founded 1972
Motto
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Location

Address Pabellón de GobierNo. Avenida de Los Castros, s/n
Santander
39005 Cantabria
Spain
Universidad de Cantabria's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad de Cantabria Phone Number 942201001
Universidad de Cantabria Fax Number 942201070
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Website

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University of Cantabria's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Cantabria is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

18/08/1972


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad de Cantabria's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universidad de Cantabria you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidad de Cantabria as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad de Cantabria Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de Cantabria 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 Cantabria's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad de Cantabria: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad de Cantabria Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad de Cantabria Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de Cantabria categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad de Cantabria.



Universidad de Cantabria: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad de Cantabria Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad de Cantabria website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad de Cantabria Admission Info


Universidad de Cantabria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad de Cantabria is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad de Cantabria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad de Cantabria has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Cantabria 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidad de Cantabria's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Universidad de Cantabria's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidad de Cantabria's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad de Cantabria Size and Profile


Universidad de Cantabria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Cantabria has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de Cantabria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad de Cantabria's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


Universidad de Cantabria's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Cantabria is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidad de Cantabria's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Cantabria is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidad de Cantabria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad de Cantabria's main campus setting is not reported.


Universidad de Cantabria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad de Cantabria adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidad de Cantabria's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad de Cantabria is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad de Cantabria Facilities


Universidad de Cantabria's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad de Cantabria's Library


Universidad de Cantabria's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Cantabria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad de Cantabria's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad de Cantabria Services


Universidad de Cantabria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad de Cantabria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad de Cantabria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad de Cantabria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad de Cantabria's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad de Cantabria Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad de Cantabria consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidad de Cantabria
  • Faculty of Economics and Business Studies
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Sciences
  • School of Civil Engineering
  • School of Industrial Engineering and Telecommunications
  • School of Nautical Studies
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Teacher Training
  • School of Technical Mining Engineering and Environmental Engineering
  • School of Altamira

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad de Cantabria Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad de Cantabria public or private?

Universidad de Cantabria is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidad de Cantabria profit or non-profit?

Universidad de Cantabria is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidad de Cantabria in terms of enrollment?

Universidad de Cantabria has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad de Cantabria in terms of academic staff?

Universidad de Cantabria's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.

Is Universidad de Cantabria a coeducational institution?

Universidad de Cantabria is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad de Cantabria use?

Universidad de Cantabria adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universidad de Cantabria affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad de Cantabria admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Universidad de Cantabria's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad de Cantabria 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad de Cantabria UC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad de Cantabria UC located?

Universidad de Cantabria is located in Santander, Cantabria, Spain. Address: Pabellón de GobierNo. Avenida de Los Castros, s/n.

Is Universidad de Cantabria UC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad de Cantabria is accredited by Ministerio de Universidades, España (since 18/08/1972).

Does Universidad de Cantabria offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Cantabria offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad de Cantabria have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad de Cantabria provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Cantabria have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad de Cantabria offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Cantabria offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Cantabria offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Cantabria have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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