University of Cordoba: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #763 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #305 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #26 of 75 | In Spain |
| #27 of 1,024 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 149 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uco.es
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 90% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachiller) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to June |
We've calculated the 90% acceptance rate for University of Cordoba 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 Cordoba is a world-class research university with 29,214 scientific papers published and 784,606 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Genetics, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Cordoba majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 225 | 999 |
| 1993 | 243 | 1261 |
| 1994 | 276 | 1305 |
| 1995 | 269 | 1590 |
| 1996 | 285 | 1768 |
| 1997 | 294 | 1935 |
| 1998 | 275 | 2588 |
| 1999 | 308 | 2726 |
| 2000 | 329 | 3571 |
| 2001 | 314 | 3375 |
| 2002 | 400 | 4204 |
| 2003 | 393 | 4860 |
| 2004 | 441 | 5771 |
| 2005 | 462 | 7119 |
| 2006 | 569 | 9078 |
| 2007 | 592 | 10456 |
| 2008 | 648 | 12337 |
| 2009 | 721 | 14599 |
| 2010 | 882 | 17073 |
| 2011 | 900 | 20338 |
| 2012 | 999 | 24690 |
| 2013 | 1079 | 28032 |
| 2014 | 1077 | 30628 |
| 2015 | 1108 | 32162 |
| 2016 | 1235 | 34948 |
| 2017 | 1295 | 37436 |
| 2018 | 1501 | 42238 |
| 2019 | 1713 | 49353 |
| 2020 | 1906 | 61993 |
| 2021 | 1877 | 71833 |
| 2022 | 1813 | 73372 |
| 2023 | 1804 | 78829 |
| 2024 | 1602 | 78892 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Cordoba 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 (years) | Annual Tuition (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 4 | 75,700 |
| Master's Degree | 1-2 | 1,500 |
| Doctoral Degree | 3-5 | 1,500 |
The University of Cordoba has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Cordoba.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Título de Graduado | Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Arts and Humanities, Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Food Science, Geography, History, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Philology, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Spanish, Technology, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Máster Universitario | Art History, Biomedicine, Cinema and Television, Clinical Psychology, Education, Engineering, English, History, Law, Nutrition, Psychology, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doctor | Biomedicine, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Engineering, Heritage Preservation, Law, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Carmen Calvo Poyato
- Enrolled in the University of Cordoba
- Graduated with doctorate in constitutional law
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianwriterlawyer
- Biography
-
María del Carmen Calvo Poyato is a Spanish politician and author who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Spain and Minister of the Presidency from 2018 to 2021.
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Guillermo Fernández Vara
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teachermedical examiner
- Biography
-
Guillermo Fernández Vara is a Spanish politician from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party who was the President of the Autonomous Government of Extremadura between 2015 and 2023. He previously served as the President of Extremadura from 2007 to 2011. Fernández had also previously served as Minister for Health (1995 to 1996) and Social Security (1996 to 1999) in Extremaduran autonomous governments.
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Manuel Pimentel
- Enrolled in the University of Cordoba
- 1980-1985 studied agronomy
- Occupations
- politiciantelevision presenterlawyerbusinesspersonwriter
- Biography
-
Manuel Ramón Pimentel Siles is a Spanish politician and writer. He served as Minister of Labour and Social of Spain from January 1999 to February 2000. In March 2003, Pimentel abandoned the People's Party (PP) in protest over the Irak War crisis, forming his own party, the Andalusian Forum.
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José María Bellido
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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José María Bellido Roche is a Spanish People's Party (PP) politician who is a city councillor (2004–) and the mayor (2019–) of Córdoba.
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Ismahane Elouafi
- Occupations
- geneticist
- Biography
-
Ismahane Elouafi is the Executive Managing Director of CGIAR. Formerly Chief Scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), she is ranked among the 20 most influential women in science in the Islamic world and is internationally known for her work on promoting neglected and underutilized crops, use of non-fresh water in agriculture, and empowerment of women in science.
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Vicente Luis Mora
- Occupations
- essayistpoetliterary criticuniversity teacherwriter
- Biography
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Vicente Luis Mora is a Spanish writer, poet, essayist and literary critic.
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Beatriz Jurado
- Enrolled in the University of Cordoba
- Graduated with law
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
María Beatriz Jurado Fernández de Córdoba is a Spanish People's Party (PP) politician. She was the president of the New Generations of the People's Party (NNGG) from 2011 to 2017 and a member of the Senate of Spain from 2011 to 2018, when she was elected to the Parliament of Andalusia.
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Andrés Ocaña
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Andrés Ocaña Rabadán was a Spanish politician and academic who served as the mayor of Córdoba from 2009 to 2011.
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Manuel Moyano
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Manuel Moyano is a Spanish writer. Born in Cordoba, he grew up in Barcelona. He studied agricultural engineering at the University of Cordoba. Since 1991, he has lived in Molina de Segura in Murcia. His first book El amigo de Kafka (2001) won the Tigre Juan Award for "best debut work" and was also chosen by El Mundo as one of the best debuts of the year. Since then, he has written many other books of fiction and non-fiction. His most recent work El imperio de Yegorov was nominated for the Premio Herralde and has been translated into Dutch.
University of Cordoba faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Music Education, Physical Education, Special Education, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Labour Sciences | Labour and Industrial Relations, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law, Economics and Business Science | Business Administration, Economics, Law, Marketing |
| Faculty : Medicine and Nursing | Medicine, Nursing |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Letters | Art History, Arts and Humanities, English, Philosophy, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Science | Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Studies, Inorganic Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics |
| School : Agricultural and Forestry Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, Oenology |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
| School : Polytechnic | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology |
| School : Teacher Training | Music Education, Primary Education, Special Education |
| School : Technical | Construction Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| School : Veterinary Science | Food Science, Food Technology, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UCO University of Córdoba Universidad de Córdoba |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Universities |
| Motto | Ut portet nomen meum coram gentibus Proclaim my name before the people |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avd. Medina Azahara, 5 Córdoba, 14071 Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 323,000 |