University of Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Quick facts
- World rank
- #628
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Students
- 30,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1495
Overview
Founded in 1495, the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) is one of the world's oldest universities in continuous operation and a premier public research institution in Spain. Located in the historic pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela and the city of Lugo, USC is renowned for its academic excellence across various fields, particularly in the sciences, humanities, and health. It hosts approximately 28,000 students and offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across 19 faculties.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine
- Education
- Arts
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Languages
- Psychology
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- July (Regular), February-March (Early call for Master's/PhD for non-EU)
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$3,700 – $6,500
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees for public universities in Spain are regulated by the Autonomous Community (Galicia). EU/EEA students pay domestic rates (approx. €600–€2,000 per year), while non-EU international students typically pay higher fees (approx. €3,700–€6,500), though some agreements may apply. Fees are calculated per ECTS credit.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | Bachelor's | — | $1,029 | Varies | — |
| Chemical Engineering | Master's | — | $4,500 | Varies | — |
| Medicine | Bachelor's | — | $835 | Varies | — |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.