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Universidad de Murcia

Murcia, ES · Ranking #23

The University of Murcia (Universidad de Murcia, UMU) is a public university in the Region of Murcia, Spain. Officially founded in 1272 by King Alfonso X, it is considered the third oldest university in Spain and one of the oldest in the world, although the modern institution was re-established in the early 20th century. UMU has several campuses (such as La Merced in the city centre and Espinardo campus) and offers a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across humanities, social sciences, law, economics, education, health sciences, experimental sciences and engineering. It serves around 25,000–30,000 students and plays a key role in regional research and innovation. Teaching is mainly in Spanish.

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Universidad de Murcia

About the university

The University of Murcia (Universidad de Murcia, UMU) is a public university in the Region of Murcia, Spain. Officially founded in 1272 by King Alfonso X, it is considered the third oldest university in Spain and one of the oldest in the world, although the modern institution was re-established in the early 20th century. UMU has several campuses (such as La Merced in the city centre and Espinardo campus) and offers a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across humanities, social sciences, law, economics, education, health sciences, experimental sciences and engineering. It serves around 25,000–30,000 students and plays a key role in regional research and innovation. Teaching is mainly in Spanish.

Key information

  • Location: Murcia, ES
  • Ranking #23
  • QS #450
  • THE #501
  • National ranking #16
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Economics and Business
  • Education
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering

Programs (35)

  • Law
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Education
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Dentistry
  • Veterinary Science
  • Computer Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Telecommunications
  • Engineering
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Fine Arts
  • Music

Student body

  • Total students: 27,000
  • Undergraduate: 22,000
  • Graduate: 4,000
  • International students: 6%

Campus life

UMU has several campuses in and around the city of Murcia, including La Merced (city centre) and Espinardo (main campus). Student life includes cultural events, sports, volunteering and a strong link to the regional business and public sector. Cost of living is moderate compared to larger Spanish cities, with many students sharing flats near the university.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €300 - €700 / per month

Student clubs and organizations

  • Student associations by faculty
  • cultural and sports clubs
  • entrepreneurship and volunteering initiatives supported by the university and COIE

Sports

  • University sports teams in common disciplines (football
  • basketball
  • volleyball
  • athletics and others) organized through UMU’s sports services

Career & internships

Employment rate: 80%

Partner companies

  • Michael Page
  • Cajamar
  • Alain Afflelou
  • Alimer
  • AMC Natural Drinks
  • Andamur
  • Babel
  • Brandty
  • CRC
  • Capgemini
  • Cáritas
  • Cella Medical Solutions
  • Decathlon
  • Disfrimur
  • Enae Business School
  • PcComponentes
  • PwC
  • Quirónsalud
  • Repsol
  • SABIC
  • Cruz Roja Española
  • Centro Tecnológico del Mármol
  • Symborg
  • Teralco Group

Internships: The Career Guidance and Employment Service (COIE) at UMU runs the UMU Employer program and events such as UMU Employer Fest, the largest university employment fair in the region, where more than 80 companies and institutions present job and internship opportunities. COIE also facilitates company presentations, visits and talent programs linking students and graduates to regional and national employers.

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • Spanish secondary school certificate or equivalent
  • university entrance exams (EBAU/SELE) or recognized international qualification
  • ID or passport
  • regional pre-enrolment; for international students: UNEDasiss accreditation and required subject exams
  • Spanish language proficiency as needed

Tuition costs

  • €900 - €4,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 55.00%
  • Scholarships available: UMU students can apply for Spanish national and regional grants (e.g. from the Ministry of Education and the Region of Murcia) that contribute to tuition and living costs. The university’s Career Guidance and Employment Service (COIE) works with companies and institutions on talent programs where some offers may include paid internships or training grants. International students often use Erasmus+ or other mobility scholarships via their home institutions. Specific scholarship calls and criteria are published on UMU’s website.
  • Additional costs: Books €100-200/year, Student card €20, Sports €30/year

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1272
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, English, spanish
  • Study formats: offline, hybrid

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