Universidad Catolica San Antonio de Murcia
Strengths
One of the main characteristics of UCAM is its teaching methodology, based on personalized teaching and the organization of classes in small groups, which allows a very effective teacher-student relationship, focusing on continuous improvement of results.
Major, Academics
Most of the Business, Journalism and Communication courses are taught in Spanish (at least B2 level required), but some Business Administration courses are in English (very limited places).
more info : https://www.ucam.edu/estudios?f=Grado&f=Estudios%20Simult%C3%A1neos
The university offers paid intensive Spanish classes before the beginning of the semester or throughout the semester.
Campus
UCAM’s Jeronimos Campus is divided into two parts :
- The monastery where you find the departments of the faculties, the library, the general secretariat and the church ;
- The buildings around the Monastery where the classrooms are located, as well as the cafeterias and the UCAM shop.
You can enjoy two cafeterias on campus, the larger one located in the main square of the “Plaza de las Pérgolas” where there is also a self-service with very cheap prices, the other cafeteria located behind building 7.
Students can also use microwaves if they want to bring their own meals.
To discover
The Los Jerónimos Campus is located in Murcia, the capital of south-eastern Spain.
It is located in the middle of the “Huerta Murciana”, the orchard of Murcia, which is how the areas outside of towns in this region are called due to the amount of fruits and vegetables that are grown.
The legacy of Spanish culture, known for flamenco, tapas and fiesta, is present thanks to people from Murcia who are welcoming, warm, enthusiastic and sociable, as you will be able to notice on campus by interacting with the “Murcianicos”. which is their nickname in the Murcian dialect.
Good to know
UCAM represents a unique institution since it is built around a monastery from 1648. Until 1820, the “Jeronimos Orden” of the Catholic Church lived in the monastery, until it was closed and acquired by the government.
From that time until the 20th century, the monastery was a psychiatric hospital during the cholera pandemic and then was abandoned and left in poor condition.
Finally, the Catholic Church gave the monastery to the Fundación San Antonio in order to create the University in 1996.
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of a scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount paid may vary. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section. If all Erasmus + places are taken, this destination may still be offered to you under a paid agreement.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL Score : 533
Spanish: B1
ABS: 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ICD PGE, BBD
ESAM: 2nd, 3rd and 4th year
ISCPA JOURNALISM : 3rd and 4th year
ISCPACOM : 2nd (Paris), 3rd, 4th year
ISCPAPROD: 2nd year (Paris)
Documents required
- Resume (in English or Spanish according to the destination)
- Transcript of records
- ID Document
- Cover letter (in English or Spanish according to the destination)
- Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of September
End of lectures and exams : early February
SPRING
Orientation : few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early February
End of lectures and exams : mid-June
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
European Health Insurance Card compulsory for European students
Accommodation
UCAM does not offer accommodation on campus but gives you information and advice to help you in your search.
More information : https://www.ucam.edu/servicios/housing andhttps://international.ucam.edu/university-news/new-accommodation-service-ucam-students
