University of Cantabria: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #814 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #333 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #28 of 75 | In Spain |
| #1 of 2 | In Santander |
| #244 of 1,098 | For Marine Engineering |
| Top50% | For 147 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.unican.es
- Languages
- Spanish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachiller or professional training) and pre-university examination (selectividad), or entrance examination for students over 25 years of age |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; March-June) |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Cantabria based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Cantabria is a world-class research university with 29,261 scientific papers published and 788,338 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Materials Science.
University of Cantabria majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 207 | 819 |
| 1994 | 226 | 1047 |
| 1995 | 268 | 1265 |
| 1996 | 254 | 1469 |
| 1997 | 293 | 1852 |
| 1998 | 251 | 2006 |
| 1999 | 363 | 2702 |
| 2000 | 349 | 2865 |
| 2001 | 354 | 3455 |
| 2002 | 539 | 4296 |
| 2003 | 503 | 4800 |
| 2004 | 535 | 5341 |
| 2005 | 603 | 6225 |
| 2006 | 692 | 7469 |
| 2007 | 717 | 8299 |
| 2008 | 806 | 10203 |
| 2009 | 814 | 11733 |
| 2010 | 978 | 13783 |
| 2011 | 1100 | 18200 |
| 2012 | 1193 | 21765 |
| 2013 | 1184 | 26183 |
| 2014 | 1186 | 31043 |
| 2015 | 1185 | 34843 |
| 2016 | 1240 | 37977 |
| 2017 | 1222 | 40513 |
| 2018 | 1454 | 45339 |
| 2019 | 1500 | 51108 |
| 2020 | 1619 | 59259 |
| 2021 | 1567 | 69362 |
| 2022 | 1636 | 66813 |
| 2023 | 1553 | 70888 |
| 2024 | 1283 | 69683 |
| 2025 | 841 | 59650 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Cantabria gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 4 years | €1,200 - €2,500 |
| Master's Degree | 1-2 years | €1,500 - €3,000 |
| PhD | 3-4 years | €1,500 - €3,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Cantabria.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Título de Graduado | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Geography, History, Industrial Engineering, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Machine Building, Mathematics, Medicine, Mining Engineering, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Physics, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Máster Universitario | Archaeology, Astronomy and Space Science, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Foreign Languages Education, Genetics, History, Industrial Engineering, Law, Management, Marine Engineering, Marketing, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mining Engineering, Physical Therapy, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Doctor | Archaeology, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Production Engineering |
University of Cantabria alumni
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Péter Ungár
- Enrolled in the University of Cantabria
- 2011-2012 studied urban planning and geography
- Occupations
- geographerpolitician
- Biography
-
Péter Károly Ungár is a Hungarian entrepreneur, politician and geographer, who is a Member of the National Assembly of Hungary from the LMP party's national list since 8 May 2018. He has been male co-chair of the party since August 2022.
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José María Lassalle
- Enrolled in the University of Cantabria
- Graduated with licentiate
- Occupations
- writerjuristuniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
José María Lassalle Ruiz is a Spanish lecturer, essayist and former politician.
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Íñigo de la Serna
- Occupations
- engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Íñigo Joaquín de la Serna Hernáiz is a Spanish politician and civil engineer. He was the Mayor of Santander between 2007 and 2016 and served as Minister of Public Works from 4 November 2016 to 1 June 2018.
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Gonzalo Capellán
- Enrolled in the University of Cantabria
- 1990-1995 graduated with Philosophy and Humanities
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Gonzalo Capellán de Miguel is a Spanish academic and People's Party (PP) politician. He led the party in the 2023 Riojan regional election, in which they won a majority and he became President of La Rioja.
University of Cantabria faculties and divisions
| Centre : International Centre for Mathematical Meetings (CIEM) | Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Geography, History |
| Faculty : Law | Labour and Industrial Relations, Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Biomedicine, Medicine |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, History, Philology, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Science | Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Foundation : Financial Studies | Finance |
| Institute : Biomedicine and Biotecnology | Biomedicine, Biotechnology |
| Institute : Environmental Hydraulics Institute "IH Cantabria" | Water Science |
| Institute : Physics | Physics |
| Institute : Prehistoric Research | Archaeology, History |
| Institute : Valdecilla Biomedical Research Institute | Biomedicine |
| School : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| School : Industrial and Telecommunications Engineering | Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Maritime Engineering | Marine Engineering, Marine Transport, Nautical Science |
| School : Mines and Energy Engineering | Energy Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | UNICAN Universidad de Cantabria |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida de los Castros, s/n Santander, Cantabria, 39005 Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 175,000 |