Postgraduate
MAEC-AECID Scholarships
funding: AECID grants for foreign students
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
"Galicia's historic university in the pilgrimage city of Santiago"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#628 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
The University of Santiago de Compostela was founded in 1495 and is the main public university of Galicia, with campuses in Santiago de Compostela and Lugo. It teaches humanities, law, sciences, pharmacy, medicine and engineering.
Rankings & Recognition
#628
Ranked #628 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidade de Santiago de Compostela's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1495
Founded
#628
QS 2026 Rank
Public University
Type
Santiago + Lugo
Location
Popular Programs
Pharmacy
Law
Medicine
Chemistry
Humanities
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university admissions
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
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B2 approx. |
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IELTS (English courses)
|
6.0-6.5 approx. |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MAEC-AECID grants
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
N/A
Campus & Location
The two campuses are Campus Norte and Campus Sur in Santiago de Compostela, plus the Lugo campus.
Campus Details
Santiago
+ Lugo
Campus Forecast
Santiago de Compostela
Galicia
Main campus
Student residences
Mild Atlantic climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
6 university halls and residences
1
071 places a year
Rodriguez Cadarso and San Clemente halls
Dining
Check university site
Health & Wellness
Health insurance needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Check university site
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Europe, Latin America, Asia
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (approx.)
Public: EUR 700-3,500 / year
Living Cost (approx.)
EUR 800-1,300 / month
Health Insurance
Required for student visa
Intakes & Deadlines
The main intake is September; some master programmes also start in February. Check the USC international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
UNEDasiss credential; school cert
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; language per course
English Proficiency
DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
IELTS (English courses)
6.0-6.5 approx.Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Secondary school certificate or degree (legalised)
Academic transcripts
UNEDasiss access credential (bachelor, non-EU)
Language proof (Spanish or English)
Proof of financial means
Health insurance
Criminal record certificate
Medical certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the USC international admissions pages.
2
Access credential
For a bachelor, non-EU applicants usually request the UNEDasiss access credential; master applicants skip this step.
3
Apply online
Fill in the online pre-enrolment and upload your documents in the application window.
4
Admission decision
The university reviews your file and publishes the admission result.
5
Pay & confirm
Accept the place and pay the enrolment deposit to receive your admission letter.
6
Student visa
Apply for a Spanish student visa (type D) at the consulate, then get your student residence card within 30 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
The two campuses are Campus Norte and Campus Sur in Santiago de Compostela, plus the Lugo campus.
Bachelor's
5
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Bachelor's
Pharmacy
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Bachelor's
Law
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Bachelor's
Medicine
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Bachelor's
Chemistry
Master's
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Master's
Chemistry (Master's)
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Master's
Law (Master's)
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Master's
Biotechnology
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