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LEAD YOUR FUTURE. A UNIVERSITY OF EXCELLENCE IN SPAIN · 2020/2021 international.ucam.edu
CONTENTS
WELCOME 4 INTERNATIONAL 48
Message from the President 6 Open and Global 51
UCAM Profile 8
Facts and Figures 10 SPORTS 55
UCAM in Rankings 12
The University of Sports 56
Campus and Location 14
Top Athletes 58
Person to Person, Face to Face 17
Infrastructure and Sports Facilities 60
Learning in Action 19
Campus Facilities 20
MURCIA AND SPAIN 63
Beyond Knowledge; Inculcating Values 22
Facts About Spanish 64
STUDIES 24 The Region of Murcia 67
Living in Murcia 68
Bachelor’s Degrees 26
Student Housing 68
Master’s Degrees 28
Student Testimonials 30
HOW TO ARRIVE AT UCAM 71
UCAM Online University 32
UCAM Language Programs 34
CONTACTS FOR PARTNERSHIPS 73
Summer and Winter Programs 36 The church of St. Peter has a prominent position in Universidad
Scholarship 38 Católica San Antonio de Murcia. The size and splendor of the church
establish the scene of religious celebrations, institutional events,
RESEARCH 40
conferences and many other solemn acts.
Official Doctorate Programs 43
Juan Carlos Izpisua 44 As a Catholic university, UCAM views at teaching as a service to
Horacio Emilio Pérez Sánchez 46 humanity but most importantly to each individual. Thus, the
Pedro Emilio Alcaraz Ramón 46
university motivates its students to gain knowledge in seeking the
José Luis Calvo Guirado 47
José Antonio Gabaldón 47
truth as well as in developing them personally.
02 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
W ELCO ME
Welcome to UCAM,
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia!
Our campus is strategically located in Murcia, Our international vocation drives us to establish
southeastern Spain. With more than 16,000 collaborations with universities from all corners
students and over 1,500 professors, we are of the earth, at every education level: research,
continually expanding worldwide to make one student, and professor exchanges.
of our main objectives a reality: to promote
humanistic, personalised and high quality At UCAM you will experience all the dynamism Thomas Bach
university education with a representative and enthusiasm of the university community, The President receiving “The Joaquin Blume National – President of the International Olympic Committee
presence in every continents. UCAM has a cutting-edge teaching equipment, the Sport Trophy” from Felipe VI, the King of Spain – Member of the DOSB executive board Doctor Honoris Causa UCAM
friendly and international work and study enchanting surroundings of the Jerónimos
environment in a wonderful Mediterranean Monastery, and a widely acclaimed sports
framework. structure with 21 elite teams competing at a top
level.
Welcome to Spain, welcome to UCAM!
José Luis Mendoza Pérez
President of UCAM
D. Vicente del Bosque
– Champion (Spain) of World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012
– Former Head Coach of Spain’s National Football Team
– Doctor Honoris Causa UCAM
06 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
UCAM PROFILE
UCAM is a private Catholic university with 20 years of history
and more than 16,000 students, offering 33 prominent European
official Bachelor’s, 45 Master’s and 66 doctorate lines of research
amongst other prestigious titles.
Our teaching method is centered on UCAM sponsors and takes part on the directive
personalized attention with a reduced number board of 21 official teams. It is the only European
of students per class and a personal tutor for university with a professional basketball team in
each student. UCAM also offers a modern the first division of the national league (Liga ACB
system of distance learning. España). UCAM stands out in college sports, with
more than 800 college athletes and, amongst
UCAM is located at the Jerónimos Monastery, them, 58 Olympic participants.
which encompasses modern infrastructure and
professionally equipped scientific laboratories UCAM is a Catholic university loyal to its roots
of the highest quality. Everything is geared through its commitment to being on the
towards the benefit of our students who are our front-line of the transmission of faith through
core concern. On an international level, UCAM education and inculcation of Catholic values of
has over 370 partnerships with renowned the “New Evangelization” as called for by Pope
institutions. John Paul II. “UCAM regards a great diversity of cultures, languages
and ways of thinking in class as well as among friends.
It seems that the world’s doors open up for you!”
Johanna Fründ, German - MBA Program
08 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
FACTS AND FIGURES Our Programs
66 65
Our Students 45
33
9,404 1,725 2,432 13
Undergraduate Students UCAM Degrees Scholarships
(and 1st Cycle of LRU) (Own Titles) Students Offered
2,172 10% 21
Bachelor’s
Degrees
Master’s
Degrees
Doctorate Lines
of Research
UCAM Degrees
(Own Titles)
Vocational
Programs
International Students
College Sports
Master’s Students coming from the Americas,
Disciplines
Asia, Africa and Europe
Number of Students 16,000+
640 370
Partnerships with
21
Sponsored
Doctorate Students
International Universities Sports Teams
Services 6,181
5,421
Administrative Partner Companies for Student Internship Exchange Programs
Professors and Service Staff Student Internships Placements Students
1,102 277 4,000 4,812 495 653
Year
97-98 02-03 07-08 17-18
10 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
UCAM IN RANKINGS
Why THE Ranking? What Is U-Multirank
1st
in Europe
Psychology
Computer Science Engineering
THE Europe Teaching Rankings, it includes A project funded by the EU, to measure the quality of
the Catholic University of Murcia among universities around the world, focusing mainly in Europe.
the 200 best universities in Europe, and
the 10 who have received the best rating
This is its second edition.
2nd 1st
in Spain in Europe
Dentistry
from their students.
2nd 6th Civil Engineering
How Students Rate Us? in Spain in Europe
8.8 Interaction
UCAM reached the top score in those
Median all 7.7 four items based on 125.000 interviews to
students from 18 European countries.
4th
in Spain
top
30
in Europe
Business Administration
and Management
8.4 Collaborating Learning
4th 30
Median all 7.1
top Telecommunication
in Spain in Europe Systems Engineering
8.2 Recommendation
Median all 7.7
9 th top
70 Medicine
8.1 Learn About Work in Spain in Europe
Median all 6.8
by U-Multirank
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 13
CAMPUS AND LOCATION
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia was established as
an educational project focused on the active presence of students,
professors and other members of the college community inside the
campus.
The campus is located at the Jerónimos At only 4 km away from the urban center of
Monastery (13th Century building) with an area the capital city of Murcia Region, the special
of over 225,000 square meters that includes environment of UCAM combines peace and
gardens, parking spaces and sports facilities. tranquility with accessibility. Furthermore, the
Together with its baroque church, it is declared campus boundaries are not merely limited
a Historic & Artistic National Monument. to the Jerónimos campus compounds but is
spread across the suburbs of Guadalupe with
Inside the campus, you will find well-equipped the UCAM Sports Center located within the
and spacious classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, La Noria outlet shopping center that is just 5
meeting and work spaces, computer laboratories minutes away. Also, UCAM has several satellite
equipped for multimedia and language classes. campuses across the region for exclusive classes
Furthermore, the campus has its own television held in the summer.
and radio broadcasting studios that air in the
region of Murcia.
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 15
PERSON TO PERSON,
FACE TO FACE
UCAM staff value personal relationships in the education context,
which is why each student is given a personal tutor and classes are
kept to a small number of students.
Each student is a reason for UCAM to continue constantly adapt to the changing needs of
striving for excellence. This core guideline society and are recognized by the European
is reflected by the variety of the academic Higher Education Area.
programs on offer in UCAM’s curriculum, which
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 17
LEARNING IN ACTION
UCAM empowers students to develop their practical skills for
application in the professional world.
The campus’ top class infrastructure, labs and For students with exemplary academic profiles,
studios, allied with its practical subjects, prepare UCAM provides them with more than 50 research
students to put the acquired knowledge into opportunities to collaborate with enterprises
action. such as Coca Cola, Danone, Santander, Repsol,
Vodafone, LFP, ACB League, Hertz, Caritas and
Each student is required to complete an McCann-Erickson.
internship in a public or private institution
where they will gain a taste of their field of
expertise even before they graduate.
Students of UCAM’s Faculty of Health Sciences carry
out practical classes and group work in specialized
laboratories. The dynamism of the group, the
importance placed on practice and the proximity to
students are top priorities for the lecturers.
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 19Medicine Building TV Studio Robotics Room Sound Studio Dissecting Room Anatomy Room
CAMPUS
FACILITIES
Courtroom Anatomic Digital Table Construction Lab Radio Studio Food Laboratory
Software Engineering Laboratory GastroLab Hermanos Roca Mac Room Microscopes Room Energy Efficiency Building Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Physiotherapy Room Drawing Room Hospital Simulation Room Dental Clinic Library Assembly HallBEYOND KNOWLEDGE;
INCULCATING VALUES
As a Catholic institution committed to the Church, UCAM does
more than just provide a top quality education.
The transmission of values is a pillar of the UCAM’s formation is integral, comprehensive
university, making the difference in the future and provides opportunities for personal
of our students: they not only go on to become development through volunteering activities,
great professionals but they will also to develop congresses, seminars, research projects and
strong personal ethic and empathy. religious services.
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 23
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 23STU D I E S
Bachelor’s – BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
– Dentistry
Degrees – Pharmacy
in English – Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
– Psychology
– Tourism Management
Bachelor’s Faculty of Business and Legal Studies Faculty of Physical Activity and
Sports Sciences
Degrees –
–
Business Administration and Management
Criminology – Dance
in Spanish –
–
Industrial Relations and Human Resources
Law
– Physical Activities and Sport Sciences
– Marketing and Commercial Management Faculty of Social Sciences
– Tourism Communications
– Advertising and Public Relations
Faculty of Health Sciences – Audiovisual Communication
– Dentistry – Journalism
– Food Sciences and Technologies – Pre-Primary Education
– Gastronomy – Primary Education
– Human Nutrition and Dietetics – Translation and Interpreting
– Medicine
– Occupational Therapy Polytechnic School
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
– Pharmacy
– Architecture
– Physiotherapy
– Civil Engineering
– Podiatry
– Computer Science Engineering
– Psychology
– Construction Engineering
– Telecommunication Systems Engineering
Faculty of Nursing
TUITION FEES – Nursing
Tuition fees for bachelor’s degrees at an average of €5,500.
Visit the link for more details:
international.ucam.edu/studies UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 27Master’s – Bilingual Education – Innovation and Tourism Marketing
– European Union Studies and – MBA - Master of Business
Degrees Human Rights* Administration
in English – High Performance Sport: – Master's in Management of Sports
Strength and Conditioning Entities + MBA
– Hospitality Management – Sports Marketing*
Master’s Faculty of Engineering and – Physical Activity and Sport Nutrition
Architecture
Degrees
– Sports Physiotherapy
– Progress in Cardiology
– Building Pathology and Remediation
in Spanish – Environmental Engineering
– Research in Physical Education and
Health
– Roads, Channels and Port
– Sanitary General Psychology
Engineering
Faculty of Business – Socio-Sanitary Science Research
and Legal Studies – Urgency, Emergency and Special
Faculty of Health Sciences
– Access to Legal Profession Cares Nursing
– Management of Sports Institutions – Bioethics
– Administration Dealing – Biomedical Engineering
– Bilingual Education – Clinical Nutrition
– Communication Management – Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging
– Hospitality Management – Emergency Medicine
– Innovation and Tourism Marketing – Geriatrics and Gerontology. Integral
– Marketing and Communication Attention to Dependency
MASTER’S DEGREES – MBA - Master of Business – High Performance Sport: Strength
Administration and Conditioning
– Military Law – Medical Services Management and
– Occupational Health & Safety Planning
– Secondary Level Education Teacher – Nutrition and Food Safety
Training – Occupational Health Nursing
TUITION FEES – Security and Criminology Sciences – Osteopathy and Manual Therapy * UCAM University Title
Tuition fees for master’s degrees at an average of €4,700.
Visit the link for more details:
international.ucam.edu/studies UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 29STUDENT
TESTIMONIALS
“
David C. Heiser
(Germany)
“
Tomás Freitas
(Portugal)
“
Marlee Thurlow Fader
(Canada)
“
Lee Ji Soo
(South Korea)
“
Austin Mitcha
(USA)
“
Mehmet Ali Bilgiç
(Turkey)
MBA - Master of Business Master’s in High Performance Master's in Hospitality MBA Sports Management Master’s in Innovation and Master’s in European Union
Administration Sport: Strength and Conditioning Management Tourism Marketing Studies and Human Rights
This program suggests basic
In MBA, the practical experience is My experience in this Master's was I've really enjoyed the practical information about like a professional They all have experience in what they When i met my head department -
one of the most importants that give you very positive and match my initial component of learning at UCAM. sports industry and then the real are teaching. They make everything very Dr Pablo Blesa, i was totally in shock
more than just another degree. It gives expectations. I have to highlight the Hotel visits, wine tastings, tourism experience from the people who works interesting to learn in and it makes the because his knowledge is amazing
you experience and gives you the ability excellence of the teaching faculty as i was conferences and internships provide a in the sports area nowadays. learning environment much better and I like an ocean of knowledge and i was
to create your own tools. provided with high quality education style of education that makes learning enjoy everything about my classes so far enjoying the class.
by some of the most respected exercise/ more enjoyable and interactive. Murcia i haven't had a boring class yet.
sport scientists from all over the world is a wonderful place to study abroad,
offering beautiful weather, great student
nightlife and a feeling of safety.
30 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 31Online – Master's in Hospitality Management
Degrees – Master's in Innovation and Tourism Marketing
in English
Online BACHELOR’S DEGREES – Hospitality Management
– Innovation and Tourism Marketing
Degrees Faculty of Business and Legal Studies
– Access to the Legal Profession
in Spanish – Business Administration and Management
– Security Sciences and Criminology
– Military Law
– Law – International Criminal Law and Legal
– Tourism Cooperation
– Administrative Management
Faculty of Health Sciences – Occupational Risk Prevention
– Psychology
Faculty of Social Sciences
and Communications
Polytechnic School
– Social Development
– Computer Science Engineering
– Training for Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign
Language
MASTER’S DEGREES Faculty of Health Sciences
– Cardiology Advances
UCAM ONLINE UNIVERSITY Faculty of Business and Legal Studies
– MBA - Master of Business Administration
–
–
–
Bioethic
Diagnostic Imaging in Cardiology
Research in Social and Health Sciences
– Communication Management (DIRCOM) – Occupational Risk Prevention
– Corporate Social Responsibility
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees for online degrees at an average of €3,200.
Visit the link for more details:
ucamonline.net UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 33UCAM LANGUAGE
PROGRAMS
UCAM Language School provides students, staff and the local
community the opportunity to learn the most important global
languages on the campus.
All languages are taught by highly qualified
PATHWAY ENGLISH COURSE
teachers who are usually native speakers,
which helps students to develop the skills and LEVEL A2 → B2
competences needed to interact with people
STARTING DATE October
from all around the globe.
HOURS 620
DURATION 1 year
FEE €3,900
1 YEAR PREPARATORY COURSE*
LEVEL A1 → B1 A1 A2 B1
DATE Oct - June Oct - Nov Dec - Feb Mar - Jun
HOURS 660 172 208 280
DURATION 8 months 2 months 3 months 4 months
FEES €4,900 €1,070 €1,250 €1,850**
*The student will have the exam to pass each level **Official Spanish level examination DELE included
34 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de MurciaUCAM’s Summer and Winter Programs offer you the chance to learn the second most
spoken language in the world right in its home, Spain or learn the last advancement on
hot topics from a mix of reputed professors and professionals.
COURSES IN ENGLISH COURSES IN SPANISH
Fundamentals of 3D Digital Design and Additive Fundamentals of 3D Digital Design and Additive
Manufacturing (3D Printing) Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Big Data Fundamentals and Applications in Bioinformatics Bioclimatism and Conservation
E nterpreneurship: Leadeship and Management in Biotechnology
International Contexts
Business Law
Intelligent Management for The Tourism Industry
Contemporary Iberian Architecture
Media and Communications
Leadership and Entrepeneurship
Fundamentals of Smart Cities: Planning, Design and
Management Media and Communication
Spanish Language and Culture Political Communication
Sports Management Sports Management
SUMMER & WINTER PROGRAMS Sport Physiotherapy Mediterranean Gastronomy
UCAM CF Experience Communication 360º
Video Technology and Applications in Events New Trends in Marketing
Intelligent Management for The Tourism Industry
Tuition fees for short courses at an average of €2,300 PERIOD OF TUITION
Video Technology and Applications in Events
Summer: Late May - June - July - Early September
Advanced Editing and Postproduction
Visit our website for more details: Winter: Late January - Early February
international.ucam.edu/studies/short-courses DURATION: 2, 3 and 4 weeks UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 37SCHOLARSHIP
Currently, UCAM offers 2,432 scholarships in total, which are
applicable to bachelor’s and master’s degrees (language programs
and PhD programs are excluded).
Application process Criteria
– CV 1. Academic excellence
– Transcript of records Overall average above 85% of full marks
– High school or undergraduate diploma 2. Family background
– Passport Family incomes and parents’ jobs
– Statement of purpose
– Language certificate
What does the scholarship offer?
(depends on programs applied)
· English: IELTS above 7 / Scholarship goes from 5% to 100% of tuition
TOEFL IBT above 110 fees (living expenses are not included).
· Spanish: B2 level
Condition applied to scholarships
Students who successfully apply for the
scholarships must work as interns in UCAM on
a basis of 25 hours per week during academic
periods throughout the programs.
38 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de MurciaRES EARCH
OFFICIAL DOCTORATE
PROGRAMS
UCAM’s PhD programs are aimed at giving students an advanced
education on research techniques through practical work, courses,
seminars and other activities oriented to research training.
They also include the production, presentation PhD OPTIONS:
and defense of a related Doctoral Thesis, which
comprises an original research investigation.
– Computer Technology and
Environmental Engineering
– Health Sciences
– Social Sciences
– Sports Sciences
– Industrials
rd
More than private university for
90 research
groups
Scientific Production
in Spain
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 43JUAN CARLOS
IZPISUA
Juan carlos Izpisua, professor of Biology Development at UCAM
and teacher in the Gene Expression Laboratories at the Salk
Institute (United States), he is making great discoveries, with the
support of the UCAM University, in the field of cell reprogramming.
His research is published by the main scientific journales of the
world and recognized by the international press.
“Scientists Say the Clock of “Scientists create a part-human, part-
Aging May Be Reversible”. pig embryo -raising the possibility
of interspecies organ transplants”
“Human-pig Hybrid created in “We can turn back the biological clock
the Lab - Here Are the Facts” –without fancy anti-aging creams”
44 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de MurciaHORACIO EMILIO PÉREZ JOSÉ LUIS CALVO GUIRADO
SÁNCHEZ Doctor Calvo Guirado is one of the main global experts in
implantology, according to the Expertscape ranking.
A molecule for new treatments against Alzheimer’s
disease, diabetes and arthritis. Director of the Research Group on improves gum diseases, and that partially
Clinical and Experimental Dentistry of improves periimplantitis, solving implant
the Catholic University of Murcia, director rejection and reducing the waiting time
Main Researcher of the ‘Bioinformatics and High Performance Computing’ Research
of the International Chair of Research of their fixation.
Group of the Catholic University of Murcia – UCAM (Spain). European PhD in Chemistry,
on Dentistry. During the last years, his
in the area of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry. His research focuses on the
research has focused on the incorporation
fields of computational chemistry, bioinformatics, high-performance computing and its
of collagen in graft materials and on
applications to the discovery of new drugs.
the discovery of a liquid that potentially
PEDRO EMILIO ALCARAZ RAMÓN
JOSÉ ANTONIO GABALDÓN
A comparison of the isometric force fatigue recovery President of the Strength and
Conditioning Society (SCS). Director
profile in two posterior chain lower limb tests following of the Investigation Centre on High They can eliminate up to 90% of the persistent drugs in
simulated soccer competition. Performance in Sport of the UCAM, wastewater treatment plants.
professor of Strength Training and Sports
Nutrition and director of the Research He has a degree in Chemical Sciences,
Group on Training Optimisation, Sport he is the main researcher in the Research
Performance and Physical Conditioning. Group on Molecular Recognition and
Encapsulation (REM) of the Catholic
University of Murcia (Spain).
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 47IN TE R - N ATIO NA L
OPEN AND GLOBAL
UCAM has a strong international focus, enabling students to
develop a global perspective throughout their studies.
The University has joint programs, partnerships Technology and the Higher Education (Mexico)
and exchange agreements with more than and Austral University (Argentina).
340 universities around the world, including
Stanford (USA), the University of Berkeley (USA), UCAM is also present in Indonesia, China, India,
the National University of Singapore - NUS Turkey, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and
(Singapore), Nanyang Technological University - the United Arab Emirates, working together
NTU (Singapore), the University of Copenhagen with representatives from universities all over
(Denmark), the University of Leuven (Belgium), the world in order to further develop UCAM’s
the University of Bologna (Italy), the University international strategy.
of Chile (Chile), the Monterrey Institute of
Partnerships
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 51Campuses
Spain
Murcia Cartagena
Campus de los Jerónimos, 135 Calle Porto Alegre
30107 Guadalupe, Murcia, Spain 30310 Los Dolores, Cartagena, Spain TURKEY CHINA
SPAIN
United Arab Emirates - Spanish School
Mazaya Business Avenue, BB2 Tower, 39th Floor, Office 07
First Al khail St, Dubai, UAE MEXICO
INDIA
Indonesia - Spanish School
Menara Hijau 11th Floor, Suite 1106 UNITED ARAB
COLO MBIA EMIRATES
Jl. MT Haryono Kav. 33, Jakarta Selatan 12770 Indonesia
ECUADOR
International Offices PERU
INDONESIA
Colombia — Bogotá Mexico — Ciudad de México
Ecuador — Quito Peru — Lima
India — Mumbai Turkey — Istanbul
Indonesia — Jakarta United Arab Emirates — Dubai
52 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 53S P O RTS
THE UNIVERSITY
OF SPORTS
Welcome to the University of Sports in Spain.
Following the Anglo-Saxon university model, The 21 federated teams sponsored and
sport is part of UCAM’s DNA. Moreover, the managed by UCAM include UCAM Murcia CB, a
Institution was hailed as the winner of Spain’s professional basketball team competing in the
University Championships for the sixth ACB Liga Endesa. The heat of the university’s
consecutive year, with 121 medals (73 gold). sports facilities is UCAM’s Sports Center, an high-
UCAM’s best athletes include Olympic medallists tech gym accessible to both university students
such as Mireia Belmonte, Carolina Marín, Ruth and local community.
Beitia or David Cal, and World Cup champions
such as Miguel Ángel López, Javier Fernández or
Mario Mola.
56 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de MurciaTOP ATHLETES
With over twenty Olympians among its ranks, UCAM, in
collaboration with the Spanish Olympic Committee, supports
several prominent athletes.
UCAM’s patronage of these athletes goes performance whilst granting them an university
beyond mere sports sponsorship. UCAM education that enables them to work in another
provides comprehensive support for these profession once their sports careers finally wind
athletes, so that they can improve their athletic down.
Joel Gónzalez Eva Calvo Ruth Beitia
Taekwondo Taekwondo Athletics
Mireia Belmonte Marcus Cooper Saúl Craviotto Lidia Valentín Artemi Gavezou Javier Fernández
Swimming Canoeing Canoeing Weightlifting Rhythmic Gymnastics Figure SkaterINFRASTRUCTURE Condomina Stadium UCAM Sports Center Sports Palace of Murcia
AND SPORTS
Condomina Stadium is the university’s football UCAM Sports Center is the first gym directly The Palacio Municipal de Deportes of Murcia
stadium, home ground of UCAM Murcia Football managed by the Sports Activities Service of is a sports hall used mainly for basketball and
Club. Inaugurated in 1924, it is located in the UCAM. With these facilities, the UCAM increases football. The site serves as headquarters for
FACILITIES heart of the city of Murcia, next to the Plaza
de Toros (Murcia’s bull-ring). This stadium has a
maximum capacity of 16,000 spectators.
and strengthens the ongoing commitment it has
had to sports since its inception. Located in the
La Noria Outlet Shopping Centre, UCAM Sports
UCAM Murcia Basketball Team and El Pozo
Murcia’s futsal team. It has a total capacity of
7,454 spectators, extendable to around 9,000
Center offers 3,000 square feet of facilities. extra tiered. It was designed by architect Miguel
Angel Beloqui and built in 1994.
60 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 61MURCIA AND S PAIN
FACTS ABOUT SPANISH
Spain is the country that
577 6 million
sends and receives
Spanish is the the highest number of
million
second Erasmus people study Spanish
making it the most studied
students
most spoken language
Spanish speakers in the world foreign language in
worldwide
each year American Universities
Spanish was the With a GDP of $1,7 trillion
Spanish is the
third
diplomatic Spain is the Spanish is the
language
up until the 18 century
th
13 th largest
in the world
economy
22 official language of
countries most used language
on the internet
In the year
2050
Today, Spanish is the
2
There have been literature
in 2018 nd most
11 in Spanish
of the world’s spoken
language nobel prizes
7,6% speak Spanish population will
in the USA, with almost
50 million speakers
USA will be the largest
Spanish - speaking
country in the world
ahead of Mexico
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 65Photo by Javier Bernal - imQuality
THE REGION OF MURCIA
Located in the southeastern part of Spain, the Region of
Murcia is characterized by mild temperatures and long hours
of sunlight which adds to the quality of life.
As if it were a small continent in itself, Murcia is Historical cities such as Murcia City, the capital
host to a variety of environments and landscapes of the Region, Cartagena; an ancient Roman
which offer endless possibilities: beaches, rural city, and Caravaca de la Cruz; one of the
areas, mountains, cities, traditions, folklore, main holy cities that holds a piece of the
culture, sports, fiestas and a healthy lifestyle, all Holy Cross, compelling visitors to go for long
come together to provide an active lifestyle. walks through the pedestrian streets to visit the
magnificent churches and museums or just to
Two seas (the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean) enjoy the outdoor tapas.
meet on one coast, merging with impressive
cliffs, heavenly secluded beaches of endless In addition, a calendar full of local festivities and
white sand, lively ports and wild coves with traditions makes this the perfect place to party,
crystal clear water. Welcome to the Costa Cálida. mingle with people and enjoy the culture of
this cheerful, welcoming and enchanting region.
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 67LIVING IN MURCIA
By attending UCAM’s courses on-campus, students have the
opportunity to live in Spain, specifically in Murcia, where
international students are particularly welcomed.
Murcia is a synonym for warmth, hospitality, services is supported by modern infrastructures
liveliness, and a safe environment. The soul makes life easier, safer and more comfortable:
of Spanish culture is felt around Murcia’s city for residents and visitors alike - including
center with its beautiful squares, historic hospitals, business areas, big shopping malls,
buildings, museums and university campus. As sports facilities, etc.
capital city of the region, Murcia’s network of Photos of Murcia by
Javier Bernal - imQuality
Cost of Living
Rent (for a room in a shared flat) € 200 - 300 /month Fast food restaurant menu € 5-7
Food € 200 /month Combination sandwich € 3
Transportation € 25 - 35 /month Soft drink € 2
Gym € 200 /academic year Espresso € 1
Cafeteria in UCAM Cinema ticket € 7.50
— Basic € 5 Drink € 7
— Two courses, dessert and coffee € 8
STUDENT HOUSING
UCAM has created a housing agency available to all the students, as well as members of the educational
community, to facilitate their search of accommodation next to any of our campuses.
Contact email by: housing@ucam.eduHOW TO ARRIVE AT UCAM
1. Travel to Spain by Plane 2. Travel to Murcia 3. Travel to UCAM from Murcia
· Murcia International Airport · From Murcia Airport to City Centre · Option 1: by Bus
25 km to the city centre and Option 1: Taxi to Murcia (approx. €29 to city Take Latbus 44 A/B/D (available every 15/30
31 km to UCAM. centre). minutes) or Latbus UCAM Directo to UCAM
Option 2: Bus (Interbus) to Murcia. (€1.85).
· Alicante Airport
75 km to Murcia. · From Alicante Airport · Option 2: by Tranvia (tram)
Take Alsa bus to Murcia, available every 2 Take the Tranvia (available every 10 minutes)
· Valencia Airport hours (€5.23). to Los Rectores/Terra Natura where you
270 km to Murcia. change to the one with destination UCAM - Los
· From Valencia Airport Jerónimos, available every 20 minutes (€1.40).
· Madrid Airport Take Alsa bus to Murcia, leaving at 9.45 and
400 km to Murcia. 13.30 (€30).
· From Madrid Airport USEFUL CONTACTS
Option 1: Take Alsa bus to Murcia, leaving · Alsa: www.alsa.es
Terminal 4 (€30-€40). · Interbus: interbusmurcia.es
Option 2: Go to Atocha Renfe in the center of · Latbus: www.latbus.es
Madrid by Metro (€2). Then take a Renfe train · Tranvia de Murcia (Tram):
to Murcia (€40-€47). www.tranviademurcia.es
· Renfe: www.renfe.es
Murcia International Airport
Airport of Alicante
Airport of Madrid
Airport of Valencia
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 71CONTACTS FOR
PARTNERSHIPS
International Edu-Projects
eduprojects@ucam.edu
(+34) 968 278 884
Asia and MENA
pweitichan@ucam.edu
(+65) 9732 9232
China
zguanghao@ucam.edu
(+86) 10 5879 9755 ext. 54255
India
apandey@ucam.edu
(+91) 738 708 8110
LATAM
lmviadas@ucam.edu
(+52) 55 6694 4249
Peru
sluis@ucam.edu
(+51) 980 860 319
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