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Universidad de Oviedo

Oviedo, ES · Ranking #22

The University of Oviedo is a public university in Asturias, Spain, with over 400 years of history. It has seven campuses in Oviedo, Gijón, and Mieres and offers degrees, master’s and doctoral programmes across sciences, engineering, humanities, law, health and economics. It has strong regional links, research and technology transfer, and participates in Erasmus+ and international mobility.

Universidad de Oviedo logo

Universidad de Oviedo

About the university

The University of Oviedo is a public university in Asturias, Spain, with over 400 years of history. It has seven campuses in Oviedo, Gijón, and Mieres and offers degrees, master’s and doctoral programmes across sciences, engineering, humanities, law, health and economics. It has strong regional links, research and technology transfer, and participates in Erasmus+ and international mobility.

Key information

  • Location: Oviedo, ES
  • Ranking #22
  • QS #901
  • THE #1001
  • US News #959
  • National ranking #24
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Law
  • Life Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Geology
  • Engineering
  • Economics and Business
  • Health Sciences
  • Education

Programs (35)

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

Student body

  • Total students: 20,700
  • Undergraduate: 18,000
  • Graduate: 1,700
  • International students: 8%

Campus life

The University of Oviedo has seven campuses in Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres with historic buildings, libraries, sports facilities (gyms, courts, pool, athletics track), and student residences. The Servicio de Deportes runs recreational and competitive activities and federated teams. Student associations organise cultural, social and educational activities. Residences are close to parks and the city centre. CIVE helps students find private accommodation; the international office supports incoming students and runs programmes like a-dUO.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €280 - €500 / per month

Housing options

  • University residences
  • student residence halls
  • shared student apartments
  • private studios and flats
  • homestay
  • off-campus rented apartments
  • CIVE housing information service

Student clubs and organizations

  • Student associations (cultural
  • social
  • sports
  • educational)
  • registered university associations

Sports

  • Football
  • basketball (men and women)
  • athletics
  • chess
  • sailing
  • skiing
  • Club Deportivo Universidad de Oviedo

Career & internships

Employment rate: 78%

Partner companies

  • Capgemini
  • Deloitte
  • Indra
  • Decathlon
  • ArcelorMittal
  • Capsa
  • EDP
  • Caja Rural
  • Axalta
  • local and regional public administrations

Internships: The university runs an annual Foro de Empleo (Employment Forum) with over 100 companies and institutions, offering recruitment, workshops, CV and LinkedIn advice, and networking. The employment platform lists job offers (Foro_ prefix); students and graduates can register with university credentials and upload CV and cover letter. Internships and placements are also promoted through degree curricula and company agreements.

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • Application form
  • ID or passport
  • academic transcripts
  • proof of language level (Spanish/English as required)
  • degree certificate or access qualification
  • proof of payment of fees where applicable

Tuition costs

  • €800 - €2,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 55.00%
  • Scholarships available: The university offers national and regional grants (becas MEC and Asturian grants), Erasmus+ KA131 mobility grants (from about 300 to 700 EUR/month depending on destination), bilateral mobility grants for study abroad (2–12 months), and Becas Secciones Bilingües de Español for international students. Requirements include EU/EEA citizenship or valid residence in Spain and enrolment in a degree, master’s or doctorate at the University of Oviedo.
  • Additional costs: Books €100-200/year, Laboratory fees €40-80/year

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1608
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, English, spanish
  • Study formats: offline

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