University Overview
Founded in 1989, Universidade de Vigo (University of Vigo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Vigo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Galicia. This institution also has a branch campus in Pontevedra and Ourense. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidade de Vigo (UVigo) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidade de Vigo (UVigo) 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 35-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Spanish higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVigo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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moderately selective
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| Name | Universidade de Vigo |
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| Name (English) | University of Vigo |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UVigo |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Motto | Innovadora, pública, de calidade |
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| Mascot | Oli |
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| Address | Edificio Filomena Dato, Oficina 46, Campus Universitario Vigo Vigo 36310 Galicia Spain |
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986 812 000 |
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986 812 010 |
| Other locations | Pontevedra and Ourense |
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