Catholic University of Murcia

Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) is a top-tier private university founded in 1996 and based in Murcia, Spain. Known as "Europe's Sports University," UCAM educates over 20,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees taught in both English and Spanish.

UCAM offers officially accredited European higher education degrees across diverse fields, including Business Administration, Sports Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Engineering, and Computer Science. The university pairs strong theoretical knowledge with high-tech research, state-of-the-art facilities, and hands-on practical training.

• Undergraduate Entry (Bachelor's Degrees / Grados):

  • High School Leaving Certificate or Upper Secondary Diploma equivalent to Spanish Bachillerato.

  • Official academic transcripts with certified English/Spanish translations.

  • Valid Passport copy and a 3-minute video presentation/motivation letter.

• Postgraduate Entry (Master’s / MBA):

  • Recognized Bachelor’s degree certificate from an accredited university.

  • Semester-wise mark sheets and transcript of records.

  • Updated Resume/CV and Statement of Purpose (SOP).

• Language Proficiency:

  • Minimum score of IELTS 5.5 (or TOEFL iBT 72 / PTE 59 / Duolingo B2) for English-taught tracks.

  • Applicants can also qualify via Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates or an internal UCAM English evaluation interview.

• Primary Intake: Autumn intake commences in September / October for all Bachelor's and Master's programs.

• Secondary Intake: Selected Master's programs and language tracks offer a spring intake in February.

• Application Timeline: Non-EU applicants requiring a visa should submit application documents at least 2 to 3 months prior to intake start dates.

• Merit-Based Discounts: Partial fee reductions available for international candidates showing exceptional academic transcripts.

• Athletic Scholarships: Grants and flexible study schedules for high-level athletes competing in professional or national-level sports.

• Early Application Incentives: Fee reductions on pre-inscription costs for early-bird registrants.

• Structured Payment Plans: Allows students to pay a initial pre-inscription fee followed by flexible tuition installments.

• Historic Main Campus: Situated at the 18th-century Monasterio de Los Jerónimos, combining historic architecture with modern learning technology.

• World-Class Sports Facilities: Features Olympic-grade training centers, high-performance sports labs, multi-sport complexes, and partnerships with over 20 professional sports teams.

• Global Community: Hosts over 3,500 international students from more than 100 countries, offering vibrant multicultural clubs and student events.

• Interactive Classrooms: Equipped with digital simulation centers, specialized medical/dental clinics, advanced engineering labs, and modern study hubs.

• Comprehensive Support: Dedicated international office helping students with housing, visa procedures, city registration (Empadronamiento), medical insurance, and career counseling.