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Welcome

RECTOR Manuel Torralbo Rodriguez

A word of welcome from the Rector

Welcome to the University of Cordoba

The UCO is heir to a centuries-old historical and cultural legacy as well as a passion for knowledge, tolerance, international renown and har mony among civilizations that have made the city that houses our institution a paradigm for humanity. This equilibrium and harmony is reflected in the three areas in which the UCO undertakes its activities: Food and Agriculture and Science and Technology; Humanities and the Legal and Social Sciences; and the Health Sciences; each with its own special characteristics. This balance is also manifested in quality teaching and research, ranking it among the top academic institutions in Spain.

The UCO is one of the foremost research institutions in Spain; a distinction that will be further consolidated with the creation of the Rabanales 21 Science and Technology Park and the Maimonides Institute for Biomedical Research. Our university is an international leader in the agrifood field, one of the institution’s main vocations; not to overlook the importance of the humanities in a city that is known throughout the world for its artistic and monumental heritage.

A young, dynamic university dedicated to research and in constant evolution, the UCO is firmly committed to the problems and needs of the community at large. As a public institution, it connects closely with the society it serves, but is also dedicated to aiding other peoples and countries. The UCO maintains strong ties with business and other entities, while also structuring much of its own activity around an entrepreneurial vision. Most importantly, it is an institution that is not only committed to training qualified professionals, but to supporting and encouraging its students to grow as people and as citizens.

Manuel Torralbo Rodríguez
Rector of the University of Cordoba

Reasons

10 reasons why you should study at the University of Cordoba:

  1. Because you will have the opportunity to study in a city immersed in history. Thanks to its cultural and monumental legacy, Cordoba was designated World Heritage City by the UNESCO in 1984 and is a leading candidate for the European Capital of Culture title in 2016. A crossroads of diverse cultures throughout the city’s history, the splendour it achieved under the Romans and Visigoths grew with the arrival of the Muslims at the beginning of the 8th century when Cordoba became the capital of Al-Andalus; the largest and most developed city in the West. The Mosque, one of the most emblematic monuments of the city, was the greatest in the Western world under Muslim rule. Located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the Mosque houses a Christian cathedral. The nearby Jewish Quarter, where the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters is located, stands out for its narrow, winding streets.
  2. Because you will form part of one of the best universities in Spain and have the opportunity to study at a leading research and teaching institution. The University of Cordoba is one of the most prestigious universities in the country and a pioneer in the field of science, technology and agriculture and food.
  3. Because Cordoba is a strategically located city. Thanks to the high-speed AVE train, Cordoba is just a short journey from cities like Madrid (2 hours), Seville (45 min.) and Malaga (1 hour). Commuter trains also run several times a day between the RENFE train station in the centre of Cordoba and Rabanales Because the UCO is the first Campus of International Excellence in Andalusia. The UCO is a pioneer in the creation of a unique model of excellence for the global future of food and agriculture: the ceiA3 Campus of International Excellence. Built on a strategic grouping of five Andalusian universities (Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Jaen and Huelva), the ceiA3 is an unparalleled project dedicated to food and agriculture; a basic pillar of the economy of Andalusia and a key sector driving the economic, social and political development of the region. In 2015, the ceiA3 Campus will be a national pioneer and international leader at the forefront of research and the training of experts in food production systems, food security and safety, and environmental protection through sound and sustainable agrifood practices.
  4. Because the UCO is the first Campus of International Excellence in Andalusia. The UCO is a pioneer in the creation of a unique model of excellence for the global future of food and agriculture: the ceiA3 Campus of International Excellence. Built on a strategic grouping of five Andalusian universities (Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Jaen and Huelva), the ceiA3 is an unparalleled project dedicated to food and agriculture; a basic pillar of the economy of Andalusia and a key sector driving the economic, social and political development of the region. In 2015, the ceiA3 Campus will be a national pioneer and international leader at the forefront of research and the training of experts in food production systems, food security and safety, and environmental protection through sound and sustainable agrifood practices.
  5. Because the city offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities. Cordoba has an extensive network of public libraries and museums such as the Archaeological and Ethnological Museum; one of the largest and most interesting in all of Spain. International students can enjoy a 50% discount on tickets to performances at the Gran Teatro, while the Film Archives of Andalusia shows a wide variety of both Spanish and European films. Cordoba is also renowned for its festivals including the International Guitar Festival, the Cosmopoética poetry festival, which attracts musicians and writers from all over the world, and the Animacor animated film festival.
  6. Because we offer a wide range of programmes of study: The UCO offers an enormous variety of programmes of study ranging from the humanities and legal and social sciences to the health sciences or science and technology – three areas equally represented by the UCO’s three main campuses: the Legal and Social Sciences Campus in the city centre, the Health Campus in the western part of the city and the Rabanales Agrifood, Science and Technology Campus to the east. The University also has a Polytechnic School located 60 kilometres from the city in the town of Belmez. For those interested in improving their Spanish and learning more about our culture, UCOIDIOMAS offers international students courses on Spanish language and culture.
  7. Because the UCO is a young, mid-sized university: With 21,000 students, more than 1200 teaching faculty and 700 employees, the UCO is a dynamic institution that has successfully adapted to the 21st-century demand for excellence in teaching and proven scientific expertise.
  8. Because you will study at one of the best-equipped universities in Europe. Most of the UCO’s scientific activity takes place on Rabanales Campus where the Veterinary Faculty, Science Faculty, Higher Polytechnic School and Agricultural and Forest Engineering School are located. The University of Cordoba is one of the best-equipped academic institutions throughout Europe thanks to the modern facilities and cutting-edge technologies available on Rabanales Campus. In addition to housing departmental offices, the campus also has other singular facilities such as the Aulario lecture hall, the Veterinary Hospital or the Juan XXIII Assembly Hall whose soaring tower overlooks the entire campus. The main library, modern sports facilities, the Lucano Residence Hall and the train station complete the list of general services available on Rabanales campus, in addition to the nearby Rabanales 21 R&D Technology Park that is currently under construction. The Reina Sofia Teaching Hospital, one of the most prestigious hospitals in all of Spain, also forms part of the UCO’s Health Campus.
  9. Because an international exchange tutor will be available to help you: If you need help finding accommodation (students can live off campus with Spanish families or share a flat with other students), choosing classes or courses or getting information on what to do in the city, an international exchange tutor will be there to help you. Upon request, we also offer students the opportunity to improve their Spanish with a native conversation partner.
  10. Because your health and safety are important to us. All international students in UCO will be provided with an emergency card that will identify them as such and with which the medical services will be able to contact our Academic Authorities 24 hours a day in case of emergency. In addition, the UCO offers a free psychological care service for all students.

Campuses

Our Campuses and Faculties

 

Humanities and Legal and Social Sciences Campus

Faculty of Labour Science

http://www.uco.es/trabajo

The Faculty of Labour Science is housed in a modern building next to the Malmuerta Tower.

Degree Programmes

- Labour Relations and Human Resources

- Tourism

Getting there

Map

INFO

The closest bus stops are located just 1 minute from the Faculty of Labour Science in Plaza de Colón (bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13).

Contact us

Facultad de Ciencias del Trabajo

c/ Adarve, 30. 14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 212 525 - Fax: (+34) 957 218 908

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Faculty of Law and Business and Economic Sciences

http://www.uco.es/derechoyccee

This facullty occupies part of what was once a Carmelite Convent and houses a spectacular Baroque cloister dating from the 17th century.

Degree Programmes

- Law

- Business Administration and Management

- Double Degree in Law and Business Administration and Management

Getting there

Map

INFO

The closest bus stops are located just 2 minutes from the faculty at Campo Madre de Dios (bus línes 3, 4 and 7).

Contact us

Facultad de Derecho

c/ Puerta Nueva, S/N. 14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 218 846 - Fax: (+34) 957 218 902

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Faculty of Humanities

http://www.uco.es/filosofiayletras

The Faculty of Humanities is located in the heart of the heart of the Jewish Quarter of Cordoba in a beautiful 18th-century building.

Degree Programmes

- Translation and Interpretation

- Hispanic Studies

- English Studies

- Art History

- History

- Cultural Management

Getting there

Map

INFO

The closest bus stop are located just 5 minutes from the faculty next to the Cruz Roja Hospital (bus lines 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 16).

Contact us

Facultad de Filosofía y Letras

Plaza del Cardenal Salazar, 3. 14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 218 753 - (+34) 957 218 305

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Faculty of Education Science

http://www.uco.es/educacion

Although affiliated to the Social and Legal Sciences Campus, the Faculty of Education Science is located on the Health Campus. The faculty is equipped with spacious reading rooms, as well as modern computer and audiovisual facilities.

Degree Programmes

- Early Childhood Education

- Primary Education

- Social Education

Getting there

Map

INFO

The closest bus stops are located just 2 minutes from the faculty next to the Reina Sofia Teaching Hospital (bus lines 2, 5, 15 and 14).

Contact us

Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación

Avenida San Alberto Magno S/N. 14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 218 922 - Fax: (+34) 957 218 939

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Health Sciences Campus

Faculty of Medicine

http://www.uco.es/medicinayenfermeria

The Menéndez Pidal Campus, also known as the Health Campus, is located near the Reina Sofia Teaching Hospital and includes the School os Nursing and the Faculty of Medicine.

Degree Programmes

- Medicine

- Nursing

- Physioterapy

Getting there 

Map

INFO

The closest bus stop are located just 2 minutes from the faculty next to the student residence halls (bus lines 2, 5, 14 and 15).

Contact us

Facultad de Medicina

Avenida Menéndez Pidal, S/N. 14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34)957 218 234 - Fax: 957 218 229

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Rabanales Agrifood, Science and Technology Campus

Located 3 kilometres from the city of Cordoba, Rabanales Campus houses modern facilities with the latest technology, making the University of Cordoba one of the best equipped universities in Europe. In addition to departmental offices, the campus has numerous lecture halls, a veterinary hospital and the Juan XXIII Auditorium topped by a tower commanding panoramic views of the campus. The Main Library, modern sports facilities, the Lucano Student Residence Hall and a train station complete the list of general services available on the campus, in addition to an adjacent R+D technology park which is currently under construction.

Getting there

By car: From the Autovía of Andalucía (Highway N-IV) take the Badajoz-Alcolea exit, continue towards Alcolea and follow the signs to Rabanales Campus.

By train: Commuter trains run to and from the RENFE train station in the centre of Cordoba to Rabanales Campus several times a day. Timetables http://www.renfe.com

By bus: line E

Map of Rabanales Campus

Faculty of Veterinary Science

http://www.uco.es/veterinaria/

Degree Programmes

- Veterinary Science

- Food Science and Technology (2nd cycle) 

Contact us

Campus Univ. de Rabanales

Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km. 396.

14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 218 660

Fax: (+34) 957 218 666

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School of Agricultural and Forest Engineering (ETSIAM)

http://www.uco.es/etsiam/

Degree Programmes

- Rural and Agrifood Engineering

- Forest Engineering

- Oenology (2nd cycle) 

Contact us

Campus univ. de Rabanales

Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km. 396.

14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 218 433/34/35

Fax: (+34) 957 218 438

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Faculty os Science

http://www.uco.es/organiza/centros/ciencias

Degree Programmes

- Biology

- Chemistry

- Environmental Sciences

- Physics

- Biochemistry

- Biochemistry (2nd cycle) 

Contact us

Campus Univ. de Rabanales

Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km. 396.

14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 218 582

Fax: (+34) 957 218 606

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Higher Polytechnic School

http://www.uco.es/eps/

Degree Programmes

- Electrical Engineering

- Industrial Electronic Engineering

- Mechanical Engineering

- Computer Engineering

- Industrial Automatic and Electronic Engineering (2nd cycle)

- Computer Engineering (2nd cycle) 

Contact us

Campus univ. de Rabanales

Ctra. Madrid-Cádiz Km. 396.

14071 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 218 320

Fax: (+34) 957 218 315

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Polytechnic School of Belmez

In addition to the faculties and schools located on the three campuses of the city of Cordoba, the UCO has another school, the Polytechnic School of Belmez, which is located 60 kilometers outside the city.

The Polytechnic School of Belmez was founded in 1924 and has been affiliated to the University of Cordoba since 1973. Situated in the coal mining region of Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo, the Polytechnic School of Belmez was initially created as the Mining School. Today the school has grown and offers a wide range of courses, making it a driving force behind development in the area. At present the school is being expanded to include a student residence hall, new lecture halls and research facilities.

https://www.uco.es/organiza/centros/EPSBelmez/es/

Degree Programmes

- Civil Engineering

- Mining and Energy Resources Engineering

Getting there

https://www.uco.es/politecnica-belmez/es/bus-y-alojamiento

Contact us

Escuela Politécnica Superior de Belmez

Avda. de la Universidad S/N

14240 - Belmez (Córdoba, Spain)

Tel: (+34) 957 580 025 / Fax: (+34) 957 580 644

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Centres affiliated to the UCO

Sagrado Corazón Teacher Training School

http://www.uco.es/sagradocorazon/

Degree Programmes

- Early Childhood Education

- Primary Education

Getting there

The closest bus stops are located just 2 minutes from the school (bus lines 10, 11).

Contact us

E.U.M. Sagrado Corazón

Avenida del Brillante, 21. 14006 - Córdoba, Spain

Tel: (+34) 957 474 750 - Fax: (+34) 957 471 098

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Calendar

► Academic Calendar

Facts

► Facts and figures

Catalogue

Catalogue and videos (in spanish and english)

  • Information UCO
  • Factsheet Erasmus+ KA103
  • Factsheet Erasmus+ KA107
  • Factsheet Non-Erasmus+ Students
  • UCO Promotional Video
  • Erasmus 30th Anniversary Institutional Video
  • Erasmus 30th Anniversary (UCO Celebration Video)
  • UCO PowerPoint Presentation (with animations and ready to use without narration)
  • UCO PowerPoint Presentation (without animations and ready to use with narration)
  • UCO Pdf Presentation (without animations and ready to use with narration)

Discover

Discover Cordoba

This link contains information about the University of Cordoba and the city of Cordoba.

 

 - Cordoba, a World Heritage City. A dialogue of cultures

- Practical information

Sports

Catalogue in Spanish "Todo el deporte de la UCO"

The University of Cordoba is equipped with a wide range of sports facilities and sports venues distributed over the 60.000 m2 that comprise its campuses. The UCO’s sports facilities are located on the following campuses:

Sports Facilities on the Menéndez Pidal Campus

- Sports Pavilion

- Multisport Track

- Two Tennis Courts

- Two Cement Wall Squash Courts

- Three Glass Wall Squash Courts

- Two Outdoor Ping-Pong Tables

Sports Facilities on Rabanales Campus

La Areté Sports Facility

- Sports Pavilion

- Multisport Track

- Two Tennis Courts

- Two Plaster Wall Squash Courts

- Two Outdoor Ping-Pong Tables

Monte Cronos Sports Facility

- Athletics Track

- One 11-a-side Football Field/ Two 7-a-side Football Fields (artificial turf)

- One 11-a-side Football Field / Two 7-a-side Football Fields (natural grass turf)

- One 11-a-side Rugby/Football Field / Two 7-a-side Football Fields (natural grass turf)

- Four Tennis Courts

- Six Plaster Wall Squash Courts

- Two Volleybal Sand Courts

Swimming Pools

- Indoor Heated Swimming Pool

- Outdoor Swimming Pool

- Sauna

 

More Information

Click below to find more information about sports activities and events at the University of Cordoba: Deporte Universitario

Getting

Getting to the UCO

- Timetable of trains to Rabanales Campus 4/7/22 al 29/7/22 - Renfe

Departures from Córdoba: 7.40, 8.45, 14.05

Departures from Rabanales: 7.51, 8.56, 14.16

Prices 2021/2022 academic year

One-way ticket: 1,95 €

Round-trip ticket: 3,10 €

- Bus line E. Special bus service to Rabanales Campus - Aucorsa (all buses lines)

Departures from CordobaDepartures from Rabanales 
DepartureArrivalDepartureArrival
07:10 07:35    
07:25 07:55    
07:55 08:20    
08:20 08:50    
08:50 09:20 09:20 09:50
13:10  13:40  13:40 14:10
14:10  14:40 14:40 15:05
    18:45 19:15
    19:40 20:10
    20:15 20:45
Bus service available Monday thru Friday during the academic year (except holidays). Buses run directly from Plaza de Colón to Rabanales Campus and do not stop in the Quemadas Industrial Estate

- Cordoba-Bélmez Bus Line - Autotransportes López

Salidas desde Córdoba / Badajoz

- CompartetUCOche (Share your car)

CompartetUCOche is a meeting place for people going over the same route, it makes easier for them to agree on sharing a vehicle. This service is aimed at UCO students and employees.

Through the platform, you can check each advertisement uploaded by other travellers who are willing to either offer a place or to apply for a seat. It includes both Rabanales and interurban area.

For further information, please click on: http://www.uco.es/compartetucoche/

- A la UCO en bici (To the UCO by Bike)

It's one of the most economic, ecologic and healthy means of transport that exists together with walking. Cordoba has more than 35 km of cycle paths and the Administration is compromised to link them to a new path that will reach the Campus of Rabanales. It is also envisaged to create an internal red that will connect with the main buildings within the Campus.

For further information and to review the terms of use of this hiring system.

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