CEU Cardinal Herrera University
Alfara del Patriarca, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,001
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 11,574
- International students
- 33%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1999
Overview
CEU Cardinal Herrera University (UCH CEU) is a private, non-profit Catholic university based in the Valencian Community, Spain. Established as an independent university in 1999, it grew from educational centers founded in 1971. It is part of the San Pablo CEU University Foundation and is known for its strong international orientation, offering numerous degrees in English and French and hosting a student body where more than one-third of the population is international.
Fields of study
- Health Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Law and Political Science
- Business and Economics
- Communication
- Education
- Engineering and Architecture
Accreditation: National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions, but early application is recommended. International mobility deadlines are June 15th for Fall and November 30th for Spring.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- international@uchceu.es
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€8,680 – €29,400 / year
From about $9,374 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition typically consists of a place reservation fee (~€700), registration fee (~€1,500), record creation fee (€300), and monthly installments. International students pay a one-time Hospitality Pack fee of €600.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (English) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 5 years | €15,150 / year | Varies | September |
| Audiovisual Communication (opens in a new tab)Spanish · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €8,680 / year | Varies | September |
| Dentistry (English) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 5 years | €23,785 / year | Varies | September |
| Law (Derecho) (opens in a new tab)Spanish · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €8,980 / year | Varies | September |
| Medicine (opens in a new tab)English/Spanish (Bilingual) · On Campus | Bachelor's | 6 years | €22,000 / year | Varies | September |
| Nursing (English) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Pharmacy (English) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 5 years | €14,845 / year | Varies | September |
| Physiotherapy (French) (opens in a new tab)French · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | September |
| Political Science (opens in a new tab)Spanish · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €8,980 / year | Varies | September |
| Veterinary Medicine (English) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 5 years | €16,000 / year | Varies | September |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.