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Universidad de Oviedo
El Cristo A Campus, Oviedo Spain
# 1001-1200QS World University Rankings
126Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
1 % International students
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About Universidad de Oviedo
The University of Oviedo is a public university located in the picturesque region of Asturias, in northern Spain. With a rich history spanning over 410 years, it has been the principal center for academic knowledge in the region and a leader in international cooperation and innovation.
The University boasts campuses in Oviedo, Gijón, and Mieres, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields of study. It provides 60 undergraduate degrees (including 3 double degrees and 19 bilingual programs), 60 master’s degrees, 5 Erasmus Mundus master’s degrees, and 25 doctoral programs. The institution serves over 21,000 students and employs around 2,100 faculty members. Students and staff benefit from modern facilities, including libraries, sports centers, laboratories, and technologically equipped classrooms. The University also engages in cultural activities and offers career guidance services to support students in securing internships and employment opportunities.
Welcoming over 1,000 international students annually, the University of Oviedo maintains partnerships with prestigious educational institutions worldwide. It participates in mobility programs such as Erasmus+, SICUE, and ISEP, facilitating student exchanges. Collaborations with national and international companies ensure a high-quality education that promotes innovation and research. The University’s double-degree agreements enhance students’ academic profiles and employability.
Research is a cornerstone of the University, responsible for 80% of the research conducted in Asturias. It hosts centers of excellence like the Institute of Oncology of Asturias (IUOPA), the Institute of Natural Resources and Territorial Planning (INDUROT), and the Institute of Industrial Technology of Asturias (IUTA), which spearhead advanced research projects in vrious disciplines.
In terms of rankings, the University of Oviedo holds a commendable position among Spanish and European universities. It leads the INGENIUM Alliance, a consortium of ten European universities focused on creating an international campus.
Join our vibrant community on social media and stay up-to-date with the latest news, events, and insights from the University of Oviedo. Whether you’re a prospective student, current student, alumnus, or just a curious mind, our social media channels are the perfect way to engage with us. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, LinkedIn and TikTok for a peek into campus life, academic achievements, and groundbreaking research.
About Universidad de Oviedo
The University of Oviedo is a public university located in the picturesque region of Asturias, in northern Spain. With a rich history spanning over 410 years, it has been the principal center for academic knowledge in the region and a leader in international cooperation and innovation.
The University boasts campuses in Oviedo, Gijón, and Mieres, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields of study. It provides 60 undergraduate degrees (including 3 double degrees and 19 bilingual programs), 60 master’s degrees, 5 Erasmus Mundus master’s degrees, and 25 doctoral programs. The institution serves over 21,000 students and employs around 2,100 faculty members. Students and staff benefit from modern facilities, including libraries, sports centers, laboratories, and technologically equipped classrooms. The University also engages in cultural activities and offers career guidance services to support students in securing internships and employment opportunities.
Welcoming over 1,000 international students annually, the University of Oviedo maintains partnerships with prestigious educational institutions worldwide. It participates in mobility programs such as Erasmus+, SICUE, and ISEP, facilitating student exchanges. Collaborations with national and international companies ensure a high-quality education that promotes innovation and research. The University’s double-degree agreements enhance students’ academic profiles and employability.
Research is a cornerstone of the University, responsible for 80% of the research conducted in Asturias. It hosts centers of excellence like the Institute of Oncology of Asturias (IUOPA), the Institute of Natural Resources and Territorial Planning (INDUROT), and the Institute of Industrial Technology of Asturias (IUTA), which spearhead advanced research projects in vrious disciplines.
In terms of rankings, the University of Oviedo holds a commendable position among Spanish and European universities. It leads the INGENIUM Alliance, a consortium of ten European universities focused on creating an international campus.
Join our vibrant community on social media and stay up-to-date with the latest news, events, and insights from the University of Oviedo. Whether you’re a prospective student, current student, alumnus, or just a curious mind, our social media channels are the perfect way to engage with us. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, LinkedIn and TikTok for a peek into campus life, academic achievements, and groundbreaking research.
Available programmes
The University of Oviedo offers a wide range of opportunities and studies in all areas of knowledge, including Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Law, and Engineering and Architecture. There are several campuses located in the region of Asturias in the cities of Oviedo and Gijón, as well as in Mieres.
In the Arts and Humanities area, the University offers undergraduate degrees in Classical and Romance Studies, English Studies, Philosophy, Geography and Spatial Planning, History, History of Art, History and Musicology, Spanish Language and Literature, and Modern Languages and Literatures.
In the field of Pure Sciences, the University offers sought-after double degrees such as the Double Degree in Software Engineering and Mathematics and the Double Degree in Mathematics and Physics (with two options: Option A starting with the mathematics branch and Option B starting with the physics branch). In addition, there are individual degrees in Biology, Biotechnology, Physics, Geology, Mathematics, and a bilingual degree in Chemistry.
In the Health Sciences area, there are degrees in Nursing (offered at the Faculty of Nursing in Gijón - an affiliated center - and in Oviedo), Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy (offered at "Padre Ossó" Faculty, a private affiliated center), and the popular degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, and Psychology.
In the field of Social Sciences and Law, in addition to the Double Degree in Business Administration and Law, there are undergraduate degrees in Law, Early Childhood Education (at "Padre Ossó" Faculty and Llamaquique Campus, Oviedo), Pedagogy, Labour Relations and Human Resources, Social Work, Social Education ("Padre Ossó" Faculty), Primary Education ("Padre Ossó" Faculty), as well as a Distance Learning Degree in Public Management and Administration (online mode). There are also bilingual degrees such as Business Administration and Management, Commerce and Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Primary Education (bilingual degree only at Llamaquique Campus, Oviedo), and Tourism.
In the broad field of Engineering and Architecture, there is a wide range of opportunities, including the Double Degree in Civil Engineering and Mining and Energy Resources Engineering (bilingual), the Double Degree in Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering and Data Science and Engineering, the Double Degree in Software Engineering and Mathematics (mentioned earlier), the Double Degree in Information Technology Engineering and Data Science and Engineering, as well as individual degrees in Data Science and Engineering, Mining Technologies Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Forestry and Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marine Engineering, and Nautical and Maritime Transportation. Within this field of knowledge, the University also offers bilingual degrees in Civil Engineering, Mining and Energy Resources Engineering, Industrial Organization Engineering, Industrial Technologies Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Automatic Electronics Engineering, Forestry and Environmental Engineering, Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Chemical Engineering.
There are two modalities for bilingual degrees. In modality 1, the University offers the possibility of obtaining 120 credits by taking courses taught in English that are available for modality 1 bilingual programs These include the bilingual degrees in Business Administration and Management, Economics, Primary Education (Llamaquique Campus), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Automatic Electronics Engineering, Industrial Organization Engineering, Industrial Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technologies Engineering, Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology Engineering and Chemistry.
In modality 2, 120 credits are obtained by complementing 60 credits obtained from courses taught in English at the University of Oviedo that are available for modality 2 bilingual programs with 60 credits obtained during an internship at a foreign university carried out throughout the degree. Modality 2 bilingual degrees include degrees in Commerce and Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Tourism, Civil Engineering, Mining and Energy Resources Engineering and Forestry and Environmental Engineering.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Bachelor's Degree in Classical and Romance Studies
Bachelor's Degree in English Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Modern Languages and Literatures
Bachelor's Degree in Music Studies
Bachelor´s Degree in History
Bachelor´s Degree in History of Art
Bachelor´s Degree in Philosophy
Bachelor´s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature
Master's Degree in Musical Heritage
Master's Degree in Territorial Resources and Land Planning Strategies
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and Marketing
Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Bachelor's Degree in Management and Business Administration
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration and Management (online)
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science and Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in Telecommunication Technologies and Services
Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics Engineering
Bachelor´s Degree in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor´s Degree in Computer Science - Software Engineering
Bachelor´s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor´s Degree in Forestry and Sustainable Natural Resources Management
Bachelor´s Degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatics Engineering
Bachelor´s Degree in Industrial Engineering Chemical
Bachelor´s Degree in Industrial Engineering Organization
Bachelor´s Degree in Informatics Engineering in Information Technology
Bachelor´s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor´s Degree in Mining Engineering Technologies
Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources
Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering
PCEO Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in Telecommunications Technologies and Services / Bachelor's Degree in Data Science and Engineering
PCEO Degree in Civil Engineering / Degree in Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources
PCEO Degree in Computer Software Engineering / Degree in Mathematics
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Bachelor's Degree in Biology
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology
Bachelor's Degree in Medicine
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Affiliated Center)
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy (Faculty Padre Ossó)
Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy
Bachelor´s Degree in Dentistry
Natural Sciences (6)
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Spatial Planning
Bachelor's Degree in Geology
Bachelor's Degree in Physics
Bachelor´s Degree in Marine
Bachelor´s Degree in Mathematics
Bachelor´s Degree in Nautical and Maritime Transport
Double Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Physics (Mathematics-focused)
Double Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Physics (Physics-focused)
PCEO Bachelor´s Degree in Mathematics / Bachelor’s Degree in Physics. Option A
PCEO Bachelor´s Degree in Mathematics / Bachelor’s Degree in Physics. Option B
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Bachelor's Degree in Criminology
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (private affiliated center)
Bachelor's Degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources
Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education Teaching (private affiliated center)
Bachelor's Degree in Social Education (Faculty Padre Ossó)
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Bachelor's Degree in Sport and Physical Activity Sciences
Bachelor's Degree in Tourism
Bachelor´s Degree in Law
Bachelor´s Degree in Pedagogy
Double Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Law
PCEO Bachelor´s Degree in Management and Business Administration / Bachelor´s Degree in Law
PCEO Degree in Criminology / Degree in Law
The University of Oviedo offers a wide variety of postgraduate programs in different fields of knowledge.
In the field of Arts and Humanities, available programs include master’s degrees in Spanish as a Foreign Language; Advanced Studies in Art History: Research and Management; Science, Technology and Innovation Studies; Gender and Diversity; History and Sociocultural Analysis; Spanish Language and Linguistics; Musical Heritage; and Territorial Resources and Planning Strategies.
In the field of Pure Sciences, the master’s programs that are offered include the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Marine Biological Resources, as well as the master’s degrees in Data Analysis for Business Intelligence; Food Biotechnology; Biotechnology Applied to Conservation and Sustainable Management of Plant Resources; Environmental and Health Biotechnology; Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences; Marine Conservation; Advanced Physics: Particles, Astrophysics, Nanophysics, and Quantum Materials; Mathematical Modeling and Research, Statistics, and Computation; Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling; Chemistry and Sustainable Development; and Geological Resources and Geological Engineering.
In the field of Health Sciences, the offered master’s programs include the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Public Health in Disasters and the master’s degrees in Emergency Analysis and Management; Biology and Reproductive Technology; Biomedicine and Molecular Oncology; Emergency and Critical Care Nursing; Neuroscience Research; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics; and General Health Psychology.
Within the area of Social Sciences and Law, programs offered include the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Women’s and Gender Studies and the master’s programs in Law Practice; Business Administration and Management; Data Analysis for Business Intelligence; Tourism Planning and Management; Economics: Tools of Economic Analysis; Integrated Teaching of English Language and Content: Early Childhood and Primary Education; Teacher Training for Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, and Vocational Training; Socio-educational Intervention and Research; Research and Innovation in Early Childhood and Primary Education; Legal Protection of Vulnerable Individuals and Groups; and Information Systems and Accounting Analysis.
In the field of Engineering and Architecture, programs include the Double Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Energy Engineering and the Erasmus Mundus master’s degrees in Mechatronic Engineering; Technology and Management for the Circular Economy; and Sustainable Transportation and Electrical Power Systems, as well as the master’s degrees in Science and Technology of Materials; Electric Power Conversion and Systems; Project Management; Geotechnology and GIS Project Development; Automation Engineering and Industrial Computing; Civil, Canal, and Port Engineering; Mining Engineering; Telecommunication Engineering; Energy Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Computer Engineering; Mechatronic Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Web Engineering; Integrity and Durability of Materials, Components and Structures; Nautical Science and Maritime Transportation Management; Occupational Risk Prevention; and Marine Technologies and Maintenance.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Master's Degree in History and Socio-Cultural Analysis.
Master's Degree in Spanish Language and Linguistics
Master's Degree in Spanish as a Foreign Language
Master`s Degree in Advanced Art History Studies: Research and Cultural
Business and Management (6)
Master's Degree in Accounting Information Systems and Financial Analysis
Master's Degree in Actuarial and Financial Sciences from the University of León and the University of Oviedo
Master's Degree in Business Administration And Management
Master's Degree in Economics: Economic Analysis Instruments
Master's Degree in Management and Tourism Planning
Engineering and Technology (6)
Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Sustainable Transportation and Electrical Power Systems
Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Technology and Management for Circular Economy
Master's Degree in Automation Engineering and Industrial Informatics
Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Master's Degree in Electrical Energy Converion and Power Systems Master Course
Master's Degree in Energy Engineering
Master's Degree in Geotechnology and Project Development GIS
Master's Degree in Industry Engineering
Master's Degree in Informatics Engineering
Master's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering
Master's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering
Master's Degree in Mining Engineering
Master's Degree in Project Management
Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
Master's Degree in Web Engineering
Master`s Degree in Roadways, Canals and Ports
Master’s Degree in Data Analysis for Business Intelligence
Máster's Degree in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies
PCEO Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering / Master's Degree in Energy Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Erasmus Mundus Master´s Degree in Marine Biological Resources
Master's Degree in Analysis and Management of Emergency and Disaster
Master's Degree in Analytical and Bioanalytical Sciences
Master's Degree in Biology and Technology of Reproduction
Master's Degree in Biomedicine and Molecular Oncology
Master's Degree in Biotechnology for the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Plant Resources
Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Environment and Health
Master's Degree in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing by the University of Oviedo
Master's Degree in Neurosciences by the University of Oviedo
Master's Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Master's Degree in Psychology General Health
Master´s Degree in Marine Conservation
Natural Sciences (6)
Master's Degree in Advanced Physics: Particle Physics, Astrophysics, Nanophysics, and Quantum Materials
Master's Degree in Advanced Physics: Particles, Astrophysics, Nanophysics and Quantum Materials
Master's Degree in Chemistry and Sustainable Development
Master's Degree in Food Biotechnology
Master's Degree in Geological Resources and Engineering Geology
Master's Degree in Mathematical Modelling and Research, Statistics and Computing
Master's Degree in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Public Health in Disasters
Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Women's and Gender Studies - GEMMA
Master's Degree in Content and Language Integrated Learning: Elementary and Primary Education
Master's Degree in Gender and Diversity
Master's Degree in Intervention and Socio-educational Research
Master's Degree in Law Profession
Master's Degree in Primary Education (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education)
Master's Degree in Teachers of Compulsory Secondary Education, Upper Secondary Education and Vocational Training
Master's Degree in the Legal Protection of Vulnerable Persons and Groups
Master`s Degree in Research and Innovation in Early Childhood and Primary Education
University information
There are different ways of entering the University of Oviedo:
The most common way to gain entrance is the University Entrance Examination, also known by its acronym EBAU. It is organised by the University of Oviedo and the educational administration of the Principality of Asturias. The test consists of two phases, one compulsory for university access and one voluntary to improve the admission mark up to 4 points.
Another way is admission by change of studies or change of university. The students must meet a series of requirements specified in the university website. In general terms these requirements are: The recognition of at least 30 credits. Certification of an admission mark in their studies of origin equal to or higher than 85% of the cut-off mark in the immediately previous academic year in the studies of the University of Oviedo.
It is also possible to access the University of Oviedo with studies taken abroad. Students interested in studying at the University of Oviedo have a wide variety of access options, whether to begin a degree, postgraduate or doctorate programme, or to apply for a mobility programme.
For visiting students, the University of Oviedo offers the possibility of taking courses or subjects of the degrees it offers to people who are interested in broadening their knowledge if they meet the access requirements.
The University of Oviedo makes a specific reservation of places for certain groups of students like people with special needs and high-performance sportsmen and women who wish to start a degree course at the University of Oviedo. These students must apply for pre-enrolment as a procedure prior to admission and enrolment.
The University of Oviedo has seven campuses spread across the central area of Asturias, located in the cities of Oviedo (with five sub-campuses), Gijón and Mieres. The University also offers complementary services in Avilés, the third largest city in the region.
The university provides free access to its complete sports facilities for the university community. It also has modern accommodation options for students, teachers, and administrative and service staff (ASS). The University of Oviedo has two exceptional halls of residence in the city of Oviedo to ensure a comfortable and fully integrated stay in university life, both of them on Los Catalanes campus: Colegio Mayor San Gregorio and Colegio Mayor América. Also on that campus there is the Residencia Altamira, a residence hall for visiting professors and postgraduates. These accommodations are located in a privileged environment with large green areas in front of the Winter Park, next to the university sports facilities, and close to the historic centre of the city. The halls of residence offer a range of services, including cleaning services, meals, Wifi connection for all members of the university community and other universities that belong to eduroam.
There is a third university hall of residence in Mieres with 112 beds in rooms and studios. The building has library services, a computer room, a self-service restaurant and Wifi in all areas. It is situated next to the teaching, research and sports facilities of the campus, a short walk from the town centre and opposite the bus station.
In Gijón, there are plans to build a modern facility that will offer 200 accommodation places for students on the campus.
The university has a library network with 16 libraries and more than one million books, journals and electronic resources. It has a cultural program that offers concerts, exhibitions, theater, cinema and other activities throughout the year. It has a language center that offers courses in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic. It has a scientific park that promotes innovation and technology transfer between the university and the business sector and a historical building in the center of Oviedo that dates back to the 16th century in which all university activity took place for centuries.
Student life
The University of Oviedo offers a rewarding university experience with diverse student activities. With varied academic programs and well-equipped campuses in Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres, students have access to modern facilities. The university fosters a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations and extracurricular activities. Cultural events, festivals and exhibitions in Oviedo enhance the student experience. Students can engage in research projects and collaborate with faculty members, promoting innovation and discovery. Academic support services, including counseling and tutoring, are provided along with well-equipped libraries and laboratories. Convenient housing options such as student residences and shared apartments are also available.
Oviedo, with its rich history and charm, offers a culturally immersive environment and high quality of life. Students develop academic, personal and social skills through a fulfilling university experience. The university encourages participation in sports and recreational activities for a balanced lifestyle; in which students can enjoy the vibrant city life with a wide range of dinig, shopping and entertaiment options. Conferences and events bring together students, faculty and renowned guests. Students have opportunities to contribute to the community through volunteering.
The University of Oviedo facilitates student exchange programs to broaden cultural and academic perspectives. The welcoming and diverse student community fosters lasting friendships, providing a dynamic culturally immersive and academically stimulating university experience for students.
The University of Oviedo is more than just a place to study or work. It is a place to grow one’s career, one’s passions and one’s potential.
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
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Rankings & ratings
Universidad de Oviedo is one of the top public universities in Oviedo, Spain. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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