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A university of excellence in Spain• University Spirit• Elite Education • Service, Strength, Teamwork
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The Church of St. Peter has a prominent position in Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia. Due to its size and magnificence, it is the scene of religious celebrations, institutional events, conferences and many solemn acts.As a Catholic University, UCAM looks at teaching as a service to humanity but most importantly to each individual. This way, the university motivates its students to gain knowledge in seeking the Truth as well as developing their personal relationship with God.
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Welcome 4Message from the President 6UCAM Profile 8Facts and Figures 10Campus and Location 12Person to Person, Face to Face 14Learning in Action 16More than Knowledge, Values 18 StudieS 20Undergraduate Programs 22Master’s Programs 24Summer Program 26Language School 28
ReSeaRch 30Official Doctorate Programs 32Scientific-Technical Infrastructure 34 and Equipment Research Areas 36R+D Projects 38
inteRnational 40Open and Global 42
SpoRtS 44The University of Sports 46Top Athletes 48UCAM Universidad Católica 50 de Murcia CB muRcia and Spain 52 The Spanish Economic Sector 54The Region of Murcia 56Living in Murcia 58Students Housing 60 admiSSionS 62Admission Process 63How to Get to UCAM 64Contacts 66Social Networks 67
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Welcome to UCAM, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia!
Strategically located in Murcia, Spain, with a Campus of 15.700 students and around 1.000 professors, we are expanding worldwide to make one of our main objectives a reality: to promote a human and high quality university education, with representative presence in all continents. UCAM has a friendly and international environment in a wonderful Mediterranean framework.
This international vocation of Universidad Católica leads us to collaborations with universities from all corners of the planet in every educational level: research, students and professors exchange and the creation of international undergraduate and master’s programs in all specialties.
At UCAM you will prove all the dynamism and enthusiasm of the university community, the top teaching technical equipment, the lovely surroundings of Jerónimos Monastery or a sports structure with 21 elite teams competing on top level.
The catholic and universal ethos of the Campus are great opportunities to find and understand the figure of Christ.
Welcome to Spain, welcome to ucam!
José luis mendoza pérezUCAM’s President
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ucam pRoFile
“ UCAM perceives a great diversity of cultures, languages and ways of thinking in class as well as among friends. It seems that the world’s doors open up for you!” - Alessandra Horn, 23 years old, Brazilian
Its teaching method is based on a personalized attention with reduced students per classes and a personal tutor for each student. UCAM also offers a modern system of distance teaching.
UCAM is located at the Jerónimos Monastery, where there are infrastructures and scientific-professional labs of the best qualities. Everything is for the benefit of the students, who are the core concern of UCAM.
At the international level, it has around 150 renowned strategic partners. UCAM is the first university with a campus in Cuba, where it has established two locations and recently opened an International MBA.
The infrastructure has a special focus on sports. UCAM sponsors and takes part on the directive board of 16 official teams. It is the only European university who has a professional Basketball team on the first national league (liga ACB España). It stands out in college sports, with more than 500 college athletes competing in 21 competitive disciplines.
UCAM is a Catholic University that loyals to its roots, is committed in being the front-line of the transmission of Faith through education and culture in the catholic values of “New Evangelization” suggested by John Paul II.
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campuS and location
The Campus is located at the Jerónimos Monastery (XVIII century building) with an area of over 225.000 square meters, gardens, parking, sports facilities and university residence. Together with its baroque church, it is declared as a Historical-Artistic National Monument.
Inside the Campus you will find bright and wide classrooms, library, auditoriums, meeting and working office, computers, multimedia and language rooms, labs, television and radio studios, among many other infrastructures.
The Campus is 4 km away from the urban core of the city of Murcia, in a special environment that combines peace and tranquility with good connections.But UCAM doesn’t end on the Campus borders. Just 5 minutes walking, you will find UCAM Sports Center, located in an outlet shopping center, La Noria. Apart from that, there is a supermarket just a few meters away from UCAM’s gate.
Santiago decompostela
Salamanca
madrid
Bilbao
Zaragozza
Barcelona
Valencia
alicante
GranadaSevilla
3h 30m(by car)
4h 30m(by car)
muRcia
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peRSon to peRSon, Face to Face
You can contact the tutor’s department through +34 928 277 984 or [email protected]
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leaRninG in action
Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the UCAM have practical classes and group work in specialized laboratories.The dynamism of the group, the importance of practice and the proximity to students are a constant concern of the lecturers.
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Competitive prices of the tuition
for the Undergraduate Programs
around €4,700.
Look for more details at:
www.ucam.edu/admision/matricula
tuition FeeS undeRGRaduate pRoGRamS
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maSteR’S pRoGRamSCompetitive prices of the tuition for the
Master’s Programs around €4,700.
Look for more details at:
www.ucam.edu/estudios/
postgrados/matricula_master
tuition FeeS
· Dance and Movement Arts
· Social Development 2
maSteRS in aRtS and humanitieS
· Building Pathology and Remediation
· Environmental Engineering 1
· Roads, Channels and Port Engineering
maSteRS in enGineeRinG
· Audiology 1
· Bioethics 2
· Cardiovascular Risk 1
· Clinical Nutrition 1
· Diagnostic Imaging in Cardiology 2
· Environmental Toxicology and Engineering 1
· Geriatrics and Gerontology.
Integral Attention to Dependency 1
· Health Psychology and Clinical Practice 1
· high performance Sport: Strength
and conditioning (english) 1
· Human Molecular Pathology 1
· Medical Services Management and Planning 1
· Neuro-Rehabilitation 1
· Nutrition and Food Safety 1
· Occupational Health Nursing 1
· Osteopathy and Manual Therapy 1
· Progresses in Cardiology 2
· Research in Physical Education and Health 1
· Socio-sanitary Science Research 1
· Sport Traumatology 1
· Therapeutic Physical Activity 1
· Voice and Language disorders 1
maSteRS in health ScienceS
· Accessing the Legal Profession
· Administration and Management of Sports Institutions 1
· Advanced Proyects Administration
and Management with EDAP 2
· Audiovisual Multi-platform Management & Production 2
· Communication Management 2
· community Social law & Social dialogue (english) 2
· Cooperative & Social Economy Enterprises Management 1
· Emergency Systems Management & Coordination 1
· innovation and tourism marketing (english)
· Law and Legal Practice
· Marketing and Communication 1
· mBa-master in Business administration (english) 1
· Occupational Health & Safety 2
· Protocol and Image Consulting
· Quality and Environmental Systems Management
· Secondary Level Education Teacher Training
· Security and Criminology Sciences 2
· Studies about european union (english)
· Town Planning 1
maSteRS in Social and laW ScienceS
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SummeR pRoGRam
details:· 2 or 3 weeks
(26 hours of Spanish classes per week)· Cultural activities every day for a
full-immersion in Spanish lifestyle· 2 Full day cultural visit and
leisure activities each week· Comfortable accommodation options
Fees:2 Weeks Program – €1,2003 Weeks program – €1,500
For more information, please visit international.ucam.edu/summer-program
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lanGuaGe School
languages:· Spanish (Cervantes Center and
DELE examination center)· English (British Council and
Cambridge examination center) · French· German· Italian· Portuguese· Chinese
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oFFicial doctoRate pRoGRamS
For more information: [email protected].: +34 968 278 822www.ucam.edu/estudios/doctorado
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open and GloBal
Thanks to the joint programs, collaborations and exchange agreements with more than 160 universities all around the world, including UC Berkeley, National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Stanford, Università di Bologna and PUC - Rio Grande do Sul.
UCAM offices in Indonesia, Singapore, China, India, Romania, Russia, Uruguay and UAE work together with the university representatives worldwide to develop UCAM’s international strategy.
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ucam uniVeRSidad catÓlica de muRcia cB
As part of its firm commitment to sport and education UCAM has added to its draft young players from the U.S. League (NCAA), some young promises of Spanish and European basketball and veterans like Berni Rodriguez (Endesa League winner and silver medallist in Beijing 2008).
This mixture of youth, experience and talent defines the long-term plan of UCAM for its basketball team. A plan based on nurturing and developing young players who go from high school to the university and once there, benefit from the balanced mix of top level sport and higher education.
palacio de los deportesBasketball Court of UCAM University ACB Basketball Team with capacity for 7.454 people.
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Although it is currently going through hard times, Spain has a competitive economy. Thanks to a healthy export sector, falling labour costs and tax consolidation it is expected to get back on track to achieve rapid growth and convergence with economies with higher per capita income. Spanish companies have internationalised intensely in recent decades in a process
the SpaniSh economic SectoR
that has become the driver of economic growth. They are world leaders in key sectors such as renewable energies, infrastructure management, high-speed, railways, biotechnology, naval technology, environmental technology and air and space systems, among others. Nowadays you can find Spanish firms established and providing different services anywhere in the world. Many of the world’s most important high-speed rail projects, infrastructure management and engineering works are carried out by Spanish enterprises. The world’s best bank is Spanish, Spanish renewable energy companies are unquestioned world leaders. The list goes on and on. Spain’s international record is an unprecedented success story.
FactS aBout SpaniSh• 495 million Spanish speakers• Spanish is the second most spoken language
in the world• In 2030, 7.5% of the world’s population
will speak Spanish• The country that sends and receives the most
Erasmus students• The United States is the non-Spanish
speaking country with the largest Spanish-speaking population
• Spanish is spoken in 12% of the homes across the USA
• Today, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the USA, with almost 50 million speakers
• More than 32 million Americans speak Spanish as a native language
• In the year 2050, the USA will be the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, ahead of Mexico
• Six million people study Spanish, now Spanish is the most studied foreign language in American Universities
source: www.marcaespana.es
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the ReGion oF muRcia
Here, just like in a small continent with 2 million population, a variety of environments and landscapes can be found by the visitor, offer endless possibilities: beaches, rural areas, cities, traditions, folklore, culture, sports, “fiesta” and healthy life-style come together in a dynamic and active quality of life.
Two seas meet on one coast (the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean), impressive cliffs, heavenly secluded beaches of endless white sand, lively ports and wild coves with crystal clear water. This is the Costa Cálida.
Historical cities such as Murcia as the capital of the Region, Cartagena which is an ancient Roman city and Caravaca de la Cruz as one of the main holy cities that holds a piece of the Holy Cross, invite their visitors for a long walks through the streets pedestrian, visit their magnificent churches and museums or just to enjoy the outdoor tapas.
In addition, a calendar full of festive popular manifestations of this land makes the perfect place to party, mingle with people and enjoy the culture of this cheerful, hospitable people.
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Murcia is a synonym of warmth, sociability, dynamics and safety! The soul of Spanish culture is all around Murcia’s city center where beautiful squares, historical buildings, museums and university campus.As capital city of the region, the services network supported by modern infrastructures makes life easier, safer and more comfortable: great transport network, hospitals, business areas, big shopping malls, sports facilities, among others.
liVinG in muRcia
Accommodation € 150 - 250 /month
Public Transports € 20 /month
Groceries € 120 /month
Sport Center € 20 /month
Lunch at UCAM € 3 - 6.70
Cinema Ticket € 6
Coffee € 1
Fast Food Menu € 5 - 8
Tapas Dinner € 7 - 15
Night Out / Fiesta € 0 - 15
Despite the high quality of life offered by the Region of Murcia, the cost of living is very much affordable, with total cost €450-550 per month depends on students’ lifestyle. Here are some prices of a number of basic expenditures:
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StudentS houSinG
Through the Student Information Service (SIS), you will have access to information on the accommodation available.
ReSidence hallS and apaRtmentS
Female ReSidence
1. Residence ‘Hermanas Oblatas’ Plaza Universidad s/n 30001 (Murcia)
2. Residence ‘María Inmaculada’ Calle San Nicolás, 33-35, 30005 (Murcia)
Number of beds: 86
3. Residence ‘Azahar’ Calle Bando de la Huerta 1, 1º y 2ºA
30107 Guadalupe (Murcia)
Both GendeRS ReSidence
1. Residence ‘San Pablo’ Calle Princesa, 4-1º, 30002 (Murcia) Number of beds: 65
3. Apartments ‘Ragooh’ Murcia Calle Río Tus, 30110 (Murcia)
4. Residencia para Jóvenes (RPJ) Plaza Islas Balerares, 1 (esq. calle María
Zambrano), 30007 (Murcia) Number of beds: 74
2. University Apartments ‘Campus’ – Universidad de Murcia
Campus de Espinardo, 30100 (Murcia) Number of beds: 374
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We will help you in every step of the way, so feel free to contact the International Admissions Unit [email protected] or (+34) 968 278 786-875
admiSSionS
admiSSion pRoceSS
B. If you want to apply for a Master’s Program:
• CV
• Passport copy
• Undergraduate Diploma
• Transcript of records
• B2 level language certificate (if required)
• After passing the first step, you will be invited for the interview schedule
• Personal interview session with admission department
1. Contact to UCAM2. Attend the Personal Interview On-Line
3. On-Line Registration and Application Fee
UCAM issues an acceptance letter which may be necessary to apply for the visa to enter in Spain. Check the requirements on the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Spain website: http://www.maec.es/en/EYC/Paginas/embajadas-consulados.aspx
That is it! Finish the enrollment and, if required, you can attend the Preparatory course (Spanish or English Classes) and just wait for the start of classes!
All the required documents must be legalized and officially translated to Spanish and then submitted to UCAM.
4. Enrollment at UCAM
Send by e-mail your personal documents required
to assess your profile:
A. If you want to apply for an
Undergraduate Program:
• CV
• Passport copy
• High School Diploma/Transcript of records
• PAU* (National Assessment test, mandatory
to enter in Undergraduate studies in Spain)
or Credencial UNED
*Preparatory program available
After the interview, the student must register on-line, fill in their personal data, upload academic documentation and pay the inscription fee.
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· airport of murcia San Javier
40 km to the center of Murcia.
· airport of alicante
75 km to Murcia.
· airport of Valencia
270 km to Murcia.
· airport of madrid
400 km to Murcia.
1. Travel to Spain by Plane· From San Javier airport
Take a taxi to Murcia for €42.
· From alicante airport
Take the bus number 6 to the center of Alicante
(€1.20). Then, take the Alsa bus to Murcia, available
every hour (€5.65).
· From Valencia airport
Take the Alsa bus to Murcia, available at 9h45,
13h30 and 20h45 (€28).
· From madrid airport
option 01: Take the Alsa bus to Murcia, available
at 8h45, 11h45, 22h45 or 23h45 (€27).
option 02: Go to the center of Madrid by Metro
(€1.50) to Estacion Sur. There, take a Alsa bus to
Murcia, available every two hours (€27).
option 03: Go to the center of Madrid by Metro
(€1.50) to Atocha. There, take a Renfe train to
Murcia, available every three hours (€46).
2. Travel to Murcia· option 01: By Bus
Take the Latbus 44, available every 15/30min
(€1.35) to UCAM.
· option 02: By tranvia
Take the Tranvia available every 10min (€1.50) to
Los Rectores/Terra Natura. Then take the one to
UCAM Los Jerónimos, available every 20min.
3. Travel to UCAM from Murcia
hoW to Get to ucam
· Alsa: www.alsa.es
· Latbus: www.latbus.es
· Tranvia de Murcia:
www.tranviademurcia.es
· Renfe: www.renfe.es
uSeFul contactS
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International Admissions (Spain)[email protected](+34) 968 278 786-875
[email protected] / [email protected](+86) 1312 1577 086
[email protected](+57) 1318 5755 698
[email protected] / [email protected](+91) 11 4356 3400
[email protected] / [email protected](+62) 21 2933 8925
Latin [email protected](+34) 968 278 800
[email protected](+40) 264 594 804
[email protected] / [email protected](+65) 9732 9232
contactS
Social netWoRKS
ucam universidad católica San antonio de murciaCampus de Los Jerónimos, s/n Guadalupe 30107 (Murcia) - Spain
(+34) 968 27 88 00 • [email protected]
www.ucam.edu • international.ucam.edu