Quick Summary
Based in A Coruña, Spain, Universidade da Coruña is a public with roots dating back to 1989. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 17500 students including 6.5% from outside Spain. Known for strengths in Computer Science, Architecture, Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Strategic location in a major industrial and technological hub, strong ties with Inditex, and high-quality specialized engineering and architecture programs with affordable public tuition.
Subject Strengths
Computer ScienceArchitectureEngineeringEnvironmental SciencesCivil Engineering
Founded1989
TypePublic
Total Students17500
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio12.8
CampusUrban/Multi-campus
Campus Size152 acres
Affiliated HospitalsComplejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC)
AccreditationAgencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's Degrees,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Programs,Professional Training
Programs
36
PhD Programs
12
Online Programs
CITIC (ICT Research Centre),CICA (Advanced Scientific Research Centre),CITEEC (Centre for Technological Innovation in Construction and Civil Engineering)
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%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 10
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students must ensure their secondary education credentials are officially recognized (Homologación) by the Spanish Ministry of Education early in the process.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,200/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€8,800/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€2,200/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$55
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€10,050/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's Degrees,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Programs,Professional Training programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Architecture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Health Sciences | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$30,000
Average Salary After Graduation
74%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
InditexNavantiaAbancaR CableEstrella Galicia
Notable Alumni
Nadia Calviño,Amancio Ortega (Doctor Honoris Causa),Yolanda Díaz
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
45
Library Resources
Biblioteca Central,Xoana Capdevielle Information Center,Faculty-specific specialized libraries
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,SICUE,ISEP,Bilateral Agreements (Latin America, USA, China)
Summer Programs
Available