University of Vigo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #825 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #339 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #30 of 75 | In Spain |
| #85 of 1,002 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 182 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 18,577
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uvigo.gal
- Languages
- Spanish;Galician
- Acceptance rate
- 64%*
* The University of Vigo is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (madurez) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June |
| Enrollment | 18,577 |
Research profile
University of Vigo is a world-class research university with 39,625 scientific papers published and 966,210 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, and Geology.
University of Vigo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 82 | 68 |
| 1994 | 105 | 103 |
| 1995 | 112 | 225 |
| 1996 | 194 | 356 |
| 1997 | 239 | 489 |
| 1998 | 326 | 851 |
| 1999 | 389 | 1101 |
| 2000 | 440 | 1544 |
| 2001 | 495 | 2166 |
| 2002 | 734 | 3278 |
| 2003 | 703 | 4040 |
| 2004 | 796 | 5006 |
| 2005 | 826 | 6869 |
| 2006 | 914 | 8724 |
| 2007 | 968 | 10839 |
| 2008 | 1013 | 13910 |
| 2009 | 1158 | 15783 |
| 2010 | 1332 | 19078 |
| 2011 | 1466 | 24489 |
| 2012 | 1490 | 28415 |
| 2013 | 1634 | 32178 |
| 2014 | 1670 | 35019 |
| 2015 | 1799 | 37816 |
| 2016 | 1690 | 40077 |
| 2017 | 1837 | 44063 |
| 2018 | 1806 | 50519 |
| 2019 | 1890 | 57821 |
| 2020 | 2289 | 70668 |
| 2021 | 2598 | 84379 |
| 2022 | 2721 | 88378 |
| 2023 | 2662 | 96420 |
| 2024 | 1927 | 99756 |
| 2025 | 1382 | 94079 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Vigo 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 | Tuition Cost (EUR) | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,200 | 2021-2022 |
| Master's Degree | 1,500 | 2021-2022 |
| Doctoral Degree | 2,000 | 2021-2022 |
The currency used in this table is EUR (Euro)
The University of Vigo has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Título de Graduado | Business Administration, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, French, Law, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Spanish, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Máster Propio | Aquaculture, Archaeology, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, International Business, Law, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Nutrition, Sports Management, Teacher Training, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doctor | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Construction Engineering, Educational Sciences, English Studies, Fine Arts, Food Science, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Science and Oceanography, Neurosciences, Physics, Software Engineering, Sports, Translation and Interpretation |
University of Vigo alumni
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María Castro
- Occupations
- television presenteractorrhythmic gymnast
- Biography
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María Castro Jato is a Spanish actress, TV presenter, dancer and rhythmic gymnast.
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Javier Gómez Noya
- Occupations
- triathlete
- Biography
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Francisco Javier Gómez Noya is a Spanish triathlete. He is the winner of five ITU Triathlon World Championships, he holds three ITU Triathlon World Cup titles, and won the Silver medal for Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics in men's triathlon. He has also won world titles for Ironman 70.3 and XTERRA Triathlon.
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Óliver Laxe
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Óliver Laxe Coro is a French-born Galician film director, screenwriter and actor. Better known for his films You All Are Captains (2010), Mimosas (2016), Fire Will Come (2019) and Sirāt (2025). The latter has been nominated for Best International Film and Best Sound at the 98th Academy Awards and earned Laxe the Jury Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
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David Amor
- Occupations
- handball playermodeltelevision presenteractor
- Biography
-
David López Veleiro, known by his stage name David Amor, is a Spanish actor, comedian, television presenter, former handball player and model.
University of Vigo faculties and divisions
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
|---|---|
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| Faculty : Biology | Aquaculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Neurosciences |
| Faculty : Business Science and Tourism | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Tourism |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Faculty : Economics and Business Studies | Business Administration, Economics, Management |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Educational Sciences, Social Work, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences and Sports | Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Fine Arts, Textile Design |
| Faculty : History | History |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Law and Labour Studies | Labour and Industrial Relations, Law |
| Faculty : Marine Science | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Faculty : Philology and Translation | English, Philology, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Physiotherapy | Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Science | Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Science | Agricultural Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Arts, Management, Public Administration, Public Relations, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Applied Electronics | Electronic Engineering |
| School : Business Studies | Business and Commerce |
| School : Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering |
| School : Forestry Engineering | Forestry |
| School : Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
| School : Industrial Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| School : Labour Relations | Labour and Industrial Relations |
| School : Mining Engineering | Mining Engineering |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
| School : Teacher Training | Teacher Training |
| School : Teacher Training | Preschool Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Telecommunications Engineering | Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UVIGO Universidade de Vigo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Universities |
| Motto | Innovadora, pública, de calidade |
Location and contacts
| Address | As Lagoas, Marcosende Vigo, Pontevedra, 36310 Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 294,000 |