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Universidade de Vigo
Campus de Vigo, Vigo Spain
# 901-950QS World University Rankings
61Undergraduate programs
119Postgraduate programs
1108International students
About Universidade de Vigo
Founded in 1989, the Universidade de Vigo is a young, modern and public university that has been forging, in recent years, an impressive reputation, both nationally and internationally.
Spread across three campuses in southern Galicia, in the cities of Vigo, Ourense and Pontevedra, it aims at excellence in education and research and provides the ideal learning environment for its around 20.000 students.
Universidade de Vigo places internationalization at the very centre of its strategy. It has excellent connections to many foreign universities and provides local and international students and staff with a great number of exchange programs . International students can choose their stay at Universidade de Vigo according to their preferences: full-degree, exchange or visiting students .
It offers a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s programs as well as PhD courses in all areas of knowledge that include a large selection of subjects held in English. In addition, Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication Technologies Engineering and Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering are almost entirely taught in English.
Universidade de Vigo is also renowned for its international research centres with more than 1,900 researchers currently working in them. There are four major research centres focusing on Marine Research, IT and Communications, Technologies, Energy and Industrial Processes and Biomedical Research.
The University also leads Campus do Mar, an International Excellence Programme awarded by the Spanish Ministry for Education, bringing together socio-economic agents and around 3,000 researchers in the marine field from the Galicia-Northern Portugal Euroregion.
In 2022, it attracted around 32 million euros in funding for its research programmes and the three campuses feature no less than 30 research and training centres as well as sports and leisure facilities and an ongoing programme of cultural events.
Universidade de Vigo prides itself on deeply held, positive values, based on transparency and good management, integration, equality, diversity and respect for the environment.
Universidade de Vigo has been widely recognised in numerous national and international ranking systems, including the prestigious CWTS Leiden Ranking which rates universities around the world based on the number of academic papers published as well as scientific and industry collaborations. The University now ranks high in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) regarding Food Science and Technology as well as Oceanography, and Telecommunications Engineering.
In 2023, Universidade de Vigo has been ranked the most transparent Spanish university in the Dynamic Transparency Index (Dyntra) for embracing values of transparency. It is also worth mentioning that its societal impact has been highly considered by Times Higher Education based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals framework, standing out in relation to SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure).
Campus locations
Universidade de Vigo is located in the south of Galicia, in the Northwest of Spain. Galicia has a population of approximately 2,700,000 inhabitants and borders Portugal to the south. We enjoy our own language and culture. You will love to get to know Galicia!
Our university has three campuses in Ourense, Pontevedra and Vigo.
Ourense Campus is about 95 km to the East of Vigo. Schools and faculties are integrated in the city, where everything is close and you can move around on foot. Location
Pontevedra Campus is about 30 km to the North of Vigo. The main campus is on the outskirts of the city, but well connected, a 12-minute walk from the city centre. Location
Vigo Campus is the main campus of the university. It is located about 12 km from the city and has many buildings made by famous architects. Besides, there are two schools downtown. Located in the centre of the Ría de Vigo, Vigo is the largest city in Galicia with 300,000 inhabitants. Location
About Universidade de Vigo
Founded in 1989, the Universidade de Vigo is a young, modern and public university that has been forging, in recent years, an impressive reputation, both nationally and internationally.
Spread across three campuses in southern Galicia, in the cities of Vigo, Ourense and Pontevedra, it aims at excellence in education and research and provides the ideal learning environment for its around 20.000 students.
Universidade de Vigo places internationalization at the very centre of its strategy. It has excellent connections to many foreign universities and provides local and international students and staff with a great number of exchange programs . International students can choose their stay at Universidade de Vigo according to their preferences: full-degree, exchange or visiting students .
It offers a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s programs as well as PhD courses in all areas of knowledge that include a large selection of subjects held in English. In addition, Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication Technologies Engineering and Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering are almost entirely taught in English.
Universidade de Vigo is also renowned for its international research centres with more than 1,900 researchers currently working in them. There are four major research centres focusing on Marine Research, IT and Communications, Technologies, Energy and Industrial Processes and Biomedical Research.
The University also leads Campus do Mar, an International Excellence Programme awarded by the Spanish Ministry for Education, bringing together socio-economic agents and around 3,000 researchers in the marine field from the Galicia-Northern Portugal Euroregion.
In 2022, it attracted around 32 million euros in funding for its research programmes and the three campuses feature no less than 30 research and training centres as well as sports and leisure facilities and an ongoing programme of cultural events.
Universidade de Vigo prides itself on deeply held, positive values, based on transparency and good management, integration, equality, diversity and respect for the environment.
Universidade de Vigo has been widely recognised in numerous national and international ranking systems, including the prestigious CWTS Leiden Ranking which rates universities around the world based on the number of academic papers published as well as scientific and industry collaborations. The University now ranks high in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) regarding Food Science and Technology as well as Oceanography, and Telecommunications Engineering.
In 2023, Universidade de Vigo has been ranked the most transparent Spanish university in the Dynamic Transparency Index (Dyntra) for embracing values of transparency. It is also worth mentioning that its societal impact has been highly considered by Times Higher Education based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals framework, standing out in relation to SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure).
Campus locations
Universidade de Vigo is located in the south of Galicia, in the Northwest of Spain. Galicia has a population of approximately 2,700,000 inhabitants and borders Portugal to the south. We enjoy our own language and culture. You will love to get to know Galicia!
Our university has three campuses in Ourense, Pontevedra and Vigo.
Ourense Campus is about 95 km to the East of Vigo. Schools and faculties are integrated in the city, where everything is close and you can move around on foot. Location
Pontevedra Campus is about 30 km to the North of Vigo. The main campus is on the outskirts of the city, but well connected, a 12-minute walk from the city centre. Location
Vigo Campus is the main campus of the university. It is located about 12 km from the city and has many buildings made by famous architects. Besides, there are two schools downtown. Located in the centre of the Ría de Vigo, Vigo is the largest city in Galicia with 300,000 inhabitants. Location
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
The Universidade de Vigo offers a wide range of Bachelor’s degrees in all areas of knowledge that include a large selection of subjects held in English . In addition, Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication Technologies Engineering and Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering are almost entirely taught in English.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Degree in Applied Galician and Spanish Philology
Degree in Design
Degree in Fine Arts
Degree in Foreign Languages
Degree in Geography and History
Degree in Translation and Interpreting (Galician-English)
Degree in Translation and Interpreting (Spanish-English)
Degree in Translation and Interpreting (Spanish-French)
Business and Management (6)
Degree in Business Administration and Management (Ourense Campus)
Degree in Business Administration and Management (Vigo Campus)
Degree in Commerce
Degree in Direction and Public Management
Degree in International Relations
PCEO Degree in Business Administration and Management / Degree in Computer Engineering
PCEO Degree in Business Administration and Management / Degree in Law
Engineering and Technology (6)
Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Degree in Artificial Intelligence
Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Degree in Computer Engineering
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Degree in Energy Engineering
Degree in Engineering in Industrial Organization
Degree in Forest Engineering
Degree in Industrial Chemical Engineering
Degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Engineering
Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering
Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering (English)
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Vigo Campus)
Degree in Mining and Energy Resources Engineering
Degree in Telecommunication Technology Engineering
Degree in Telecommunication Technology Engineering (English)
PCEO Degree in Biomedical Engineering / Degree in Engineering in Industrial and Automatic Electronics
PCEO Degree in Biomedical Engineering / Degree in Mechanical Engineering
PCEO Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Degree in Engineering in Industrial and Automatic Electronics
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Degree in Biology
Degree in Nursing (Ourense Campus)
Degree in Nursing (Pontevedra Campus)
Degree in Nursing Meixoeiro (Vigo Campus)
Degree in Nursing POVISA (Vigo Campus)
Degree in Physiotherapy
Natural Sciences (6)
Degree in Chemistry
Degree in Environmental Sciences
Degree in Food Science and Technology
Degree in Marine Sciences
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Degree in Advertising and Public Relations
Degree in Audiovisual Communication
Degree in Early Childhood Education (Ourense Campus)
Degree in Early Childhood Education (Pontevedra Campus)
Degree in Early Childhood Education (Vigo Campus)
Degree in Economics
Degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources
Degree in Law (Ourense Campus)
Degree in Law (Vigo Campus)
Degree in Primary Education (Ourense Campus)
Degree in Primary Education (Pontevedra Campus)
Degree in Primary Education (Vigo Campus)
Degree in Social Education
Degree in Social Work
Degree in Tourism
PCEO Degree in Tourism / Degree in Geography and History
Students wishing to pursue their postgraduate education can choose from a wide range of Master’s programs in all areas of knowledge that include a large selection of subjects held in English .
Arts and Humanities (6)
Master's Degree in Advanced English Studies and its Applications
Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics
Master's Degree in Archaeology and Ancient Sciences
Master's Degree in Art Direction in Advertising
Master's Degree in Fashion Design and Creative Management
Master's Degree in Multimedia Translation
Master's Degree in Valuation, Management and Protection of Cultural Heritage
Master’s Degree in Translation for International Communication (MTCI)
Business and Management (6)
Master's Degree in Business Sport Management
Master's Degree in Finance
Master's Degree in Integrated Project Management
Master's Degree in Public Management and Institutional Leadership
Master's Degree in SME Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence
Master's Degree in Automotive Engineering
Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
Master's Degree in Computer Vision
Master's Degree in Cybersecurity
Master's Degree in Energy and Sustainability
Master's Degree in ICT Management for Defense
Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering
Master's Degree in Industry 4.0
Master's Degree in Mechatronics
Master's Degree in Mining Engineering
Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention
Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering
Master’s Degree in Additive Manufacturing
Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
Master’s Degree in Quantum Information Science and Technologies (MQIST)
Master’s Degree in Sustainable Water Management
Master’s Degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Master's Degree in Advanced Biotechnology
Master's Degree in Agri-Food and Environmental Science and Technology
Master's Degree in Aquaculture
Master's Degree in Genomics and Genetics
Master's Degree in Marine Biology
Master's Degree in Neuroscience
Master's Degree in Nutrition
Master's Degree in Therapeutic Exercise in Physiotherapy
Natural Sciences (6)
Master's Degree in Chemical Research and Industrial Chemistry
Master's Degree in Industrial Mathematics
Master's Degree in Oceanography
Master's Degree in Science and Technology for the Conservation of Fishery Products
Master's Degree in Terrestrial Biodiversity: Characterization, Conservation and Management
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Master's Degree in Advocacy (Ourense Campus)
Master's Degree in Cities Challenges
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty (Ourense): Experimental Sciences. Mathematics and Technology
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty (Ourense): Orientation
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty (Pontevedra): Orientation
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty (Vigo): Experimental Sciences. Mathematics and Technology
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Art and Design
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Experimental Sciences. Biology, Geology, Physics and Chemistry
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Experimental Sciences. Physical Education
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Languages and Literatures. Foreign Languages
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Languages and Literatures. Official Languages and Literatures: Spanish and Galician
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Social Sciences. Geography and History
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Social Sciences. Humanities
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Vocational Training. Primary and Secondary Sector
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Vocational Training. Services Sector
Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching. Specialty: Vocational Training. Training and Career Guidance
Master's Degree in Economics
Master's Degree in International Trade
Master's Degree in International Trade (online)
Master's Degree in Labour Management and Direction
Master's Degree in Learning Difficulties and Cognitive Processes
Master's Degree in Management and Planning of Inland and Health Tourism
Master's Degree in Minors in Situations of Unprotection and Social Conflict
Master's Degree in Multidisciplinary Intervention in Diversity in Educational Contexts
Master's Degree in Physical Activity, Sport and Health Research
Master's Degree in Research and Innovation in Specific Didactics for Infant and Primary Education
Master's Degree in Social Media Communication and Digital Content Creation
Master's Degree in Specific Needs of Educational Support
Master's Degree in Statistical Techniques
Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management and Innovation
Master's in Advocacy (Vigo Campus)
Full-Time MBA (1)
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management
Master's Degree in Integrated Business Administration and Corporate Social Responsibility
Arts and Humanities (5)
Doctoral Program in Advanced English Studies: Linguistics, Literature and Culture
Doctoral Program in Creation and Research in Contemporary Art
Doctoral Program in Cultural Heritage Protection
Doctoral Program in Language Studies
Doctoral Program in Literary Studies
Doctoral Program in Translation and Paratranslation
Engineering and Technology (5)
Doctoral Program in Aerospace Technology: Electromagnetic, Electronic, Computer and Mechanical Engineering
Doctoral Program in Chemical Engineering
Doctoral Program in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Engineering and Architecture
Doctoral Program in Information and Communication Technologies
Doctoral Program in Laser, Photonics and Vision
Doctoral Program in Research in Advanced Technologies and Processes in Industry
PhD Program in Geotechnologies Applied to Construction, Energy and Industry
PhD Program in Intelligent and Adaptable Software Systems
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Doctoral Program in Advanced Biotechnology
Doctoral Program in Agri-Food Science and Technology
Doctoral Program in Endocrinology
Doctoral Program in Methodology and Applications in Life Sciences
Doctoral Program in Nanoscience and Biomedicine
Doctoral Program in Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology
Natural Sciences (5)
Doctoral Program in Applied Physics
Doctoral Program in Chemical Science and Technology
Doctoral Program in Creativity and Social and Sustainable Innovation
Doctoral Program in Marine Sciences, Technology and Management
Doctoral Program in Mathematical Methods and Numerical Simulation in Engineering and Applied Sciences
Doctoral Program in Mathematics and Applications
Doctoral Program in Terrestrial Ecosystems, Sustainable Use and Environmental Implications
Doctoral Program in Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling
Doctoral Program in Water, Sustainability and Development
PhD Program in Science and Technology of Colloids and Interfaces
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Doctoral Program in Communication
Doctoral Program in Economic Analysis and Business Strategy
Doctoral Program in Education and Behavioral Sciences
Doctoral Program in Education, Sports and Health
Doctoral Program in Equity and Innovation in Education
Doctoral Program in Management and Conflict Resolution. Minors, Family and Therapeutic Justice
Doctoral Program in Market Law
Doctoral Program in Social Sciences and Ageing
Doctoral Program in Sports Science, Physical Education and Healthy Physical Activity
Doctoral Program in Statistics and Operations Research
Doctoral Program in Tourism
University information
Admission requirements vary according to the academic degree level. Please click on the following links for further information:
• Undergraduate'Degrees
• Official Master's Degrees
• Access to PhD Programmes
The Universidade de Vigo offers students the following facilities and services:
Student life
Culture
As an essential part of university life and personal and social development, we promote an infinite number of cultural activities such as courses, workshops, theatre, film cycles and concerts. You can find out about the specific offerings available for each academic year and on each campus on https://www.uvigo.gal/en/campus/culture .
Sports
The Wellbeing, Health and Sports Department offers an extensive choice of sportive and health activities on every campus. Our motto? Be mUVer! Be active, sportive, healthy and enjoy life! Whether you prefer guided courses like body combat or zumba to improve your overall fitness; reaching the next level at our cardio-fitness gyms; hiking routes, which simultaneously offer the real experience of the local Galician culture and nature; taking tennis lessons to improve your technique; signing up for a team sport to mingle with locals and celebrate sportive successes for your University; or just meeting up with your friends for a table tennis match –everything is at your disposal! You will find more information on our website www.uvigo.gal/en/campus/sports .
Alumni network
As a formal community, Alumni-UVigo has just recently been launched and has reached more of 350 registrations in only two months.
70, 86 % per cent of graduates in academic year 2018/2019 found a job within six months of graduation.
Further information
Careers
The Universidade de Vigo provides students with the following services:
- The Career Orientation Service is the central interface between undergraduate and graduate students and the labour market. Professional staff of the Universidade de Vigo offers advice regarding a successful application, job openings or an application check and provides counsel regarding the topic working.
- A Student Internship & Full-Time Job Search Resources. The University recently joined the career platform JobTeaser to better connect its students and alumni to the business world, as well as to support them in finding their next job or internship through the Career Center.
- Employment Support Service. The University offers a huge range of advice, support, training and courses to help students retrain, or upskill to start a career within a new industry. These courses and activities are free and students can receive credits.
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:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Universidade de Vigo is one of the top public universities in Ourense, Spain. It is ranked #901-950 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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