Quick Summary
Situated in Córdoba, Spain, Universidad de Córdoba is a public established in 1972. Ranked #731-740 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 21000 students including 6.8% from outside Spain. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Veterinary Science, Biological Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UCO is a global leader in Agrifood and Veterinary science with low cost of living and high research impact.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryVeterinary ScienceBiological SciencesEnvironmental Sciences
Founded1972
TypePublic
Total Students21000
Intl Students6.8%
Faculty Ratio13.5
CampusMulti-campus (Urban and Rabanales Scientific-Technological Campus)
Campus Size300 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario Reina Sofía,Hospital Quirónsalud Córdoba
AccreditationAgencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#731-740
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor,Master,PhD,Lifelong Learning
Programs
11
PhD Programs
4
Online Programs
IMIBIC (Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute),IAS (Institute for Sustainable Agriculture),ceiA3 (Agri-food Campus of International Excellence)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA2
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 10
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students must apply for credentials via UNEDasiss. High EBAU scores are required for Medicine and Veterinary science.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,100/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€7,800/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€2,200/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$55
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€9,050/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor,Master,PhD,Lifelong Learning programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Agrifood Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Humanities | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$30,000
Average Salary After Graduation
74%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
DeoleoCOVAPTelefónicaAgencia EFE
Notable Alumni
Carmen Calvo,Rafael de la Hoz,Isabel Ambrosio
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
50
Library Resources
University of Córdoba Library (Maimónides) with over 650,000 physical volumes and extensive digital databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,SICUE,PIMA,UCO-Global
Summer Programs
Available