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Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Tarragona, ES · Ranking #36

Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) is a public university in Catalonia, Spain, with campuses in Tarragona, Reus and Tortosa (Terres de l’Ebre). It offers degrees, master’s and doctoral programmes in chemistry, engineering, law, economics, arts, humanities, education, medicine, nursing and psychology. URV has strong research and technology transfer (over 140 research groups), a foundation for lifelong learning and innovation, and close links with the chemical and industrial sector in the Tarragona area.

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Universitat Rovira i Virgili

About the university

Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) is a public university in Catalonia, Spain, with campuses in Tarragona, Reus and Tortosa (Terres de l’Ebre). It offers degrees, master’s and doctoral programmes in chemistry, engineering, law, economics, arts, humanities, education, medicine, nursing and psychology. URV has strong research and technology transfer (over 140 research groups), a foundation for lifelong learning and innovation, and close links with the chemical and industrial sector in the Tarragona area.

Key information

  • Location: Tarragona, ES
  • Ranking #36
  • QS #771
  • THE #601
  • US News #685
  • National ranking #29
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Law
  • Economics and Business
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Education
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Engineering
  • Oenology

Programs (35)

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

Student body

  • Total students: 15,200
  • Undergraduate: 13,000
  • Graduate: 2,200
  • International students: 10%

Campus life

URV has campuses in Tarragona, Reus and Tortosa (Terres de l’Ebre) with libraries, labs and sports facilities. Esports URV runs activities, competitions (CCU, CEU) and discounts at local gyms and clubs; Tutoresport offers ECTS recognition and tutoring for athletes. Residències Sant Jordi and Tarragona Mediterrani and the Borsa d’Habitatge provide accommodation options. The Employment and Alumni Service runs the Portal d’Ocupació and the Fira d’Ocupació (including at Campus Terres de l’Ebre), connecting students and graduates with companies and public institutions. Fundació URV supports lifelong learning and technology transfer.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €350 - €650 / per month

Housing options

  • University-linked residences (Sant Jordi
  • Tarragona Mediterrani)
  • student residence halls
  • university housing database (Borsa d’Habitatge)
  • shared student apartments
  • private rented flats
  • studios

Student clubs and organizations

  • Student associations
  • cultural and academic groups
  • sports clubs through Esports URV
  • Tutoresport programme

Sports

  • University sports (Esports URV)
  • Catalan and Spanish university championships
  • fitness and club partnerships
  • Tutoresport for student-athletes

Career & internships

Employment rate: 82%

Partner companies

  • Regional companies and institutions (technology
  • services
  • tourism
  • healthcare
  • industry
  • transport)
  • public institutions participating in Fira d’Ocupació URV

Internships: The URV Employment and Alumni Service runs the Portal d’Ocupació, where companies can publish job offers and manage applications. The Fira d’Ocupació is held annually (including at Campus Terres de l’Ebre) with company stands, CV hand-in and recruitment; around 23 companies and five public institutions from technology, services, tourism, healthcare, industry and transport take part. Many degrees include curricular placements. The service supports graduates and alumni and helps connect talent with regional employers.

Admission requirements

Required documents

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

Tuition costs

  • €1,200 - €2,500 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 48.00%
  • Scholarships available: URV students can apply for Spanish and Catalan government grants (MEC, AGAUR), university grants and mobility programmes. The university reserves places for high-level athletes (DAN) and offers ECTS recognition for sport (Tutoresport URV). The accommodation office 1 and Fundació URV provide information on housing and support for international students. Application periods and requirements are published on the university website and the student services (OFES) pages.
  • Additional costs: Books €100-200/year, Student card €25

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1991
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, English, spanish, catalan
  • Study formats: offline, hybrid

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