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Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

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Overview

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (Polytechnic University of Cartagena) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cartagena, Region of Murcia, Spain. Founded in 1998, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España. UPCT 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 28-year-old Spanish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply. UPCT also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic University of Cartagena
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UPCT
Founded 1998
Motto Enseñamos futuro
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Location

Address Plaza del Cronista Isidoro Valverde, s/n Edificio "La Milagrosa"
Cartagena
30202 Region of Murcia
Spain
Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Phone Number 968325400
Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Fax Number 968325700
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Website

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Polytechnic University of Cartagena's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

08/08/1998


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Agency for Quality Assestment and Accreditation (ANECA)


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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 Politécnica de Cartagena 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 Politécnica de Cartagena Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena 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 Politécnica de Cartagena.



Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena: 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 Politécnica de Cartagena Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena '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 Politécnica de Cartagena's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Technical University of Cartagena has more than 400 international students.


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Admission Office Admission Office

Plaza del Cronista Isidoro Valverde, s/n Edificio "La Milagrosa"
Cartagena 30202
968325922
968325971

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Size and Profile

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Size and Profile


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Control Type Control Type

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


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena 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 Politécnica de Cartagena's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Library


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Housing University Housing

Yes


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Services


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Organisational Structure

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

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
  • Faculty of Business Studies
  • Higher Technical School of Agricultural Engineering
  • Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering
  • Higher Technical School of Naval and Oceanographic Engineering
  • Higher Technical School of Telecommunications Engineering
  • Higher Technical School of Civil Engineering
  • School of Architecture and Building Engineering
  • Defence University Centre
  • University School of Tourism

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Compostela Group of Universities (CGU)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Conferencia de Rectores de las Universidades Españolas (CRUE)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena public or private?

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

Is Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena profit or non-profit?

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena 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 Politécnica de Cartagena in terms of enrollment?

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

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

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena use?

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena admit international students?

Yes. Technical University of Cartagena has more than 400 international students.

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

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena '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 Politécnica de Cartagena UPCT?

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 Politécnica de Cartagena UPCT located?

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena is located in Cartagena, Region of Murcia, Spain. Address: Plaza del Cronista Isidoro Valverde, s/n Edificio "La Milagrosa".

Is Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena UPCT accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena is accredited by Ministerio de Universidades, España (since 08/08/1998).

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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