LEAD YOUR FUTURE. A UNIVERSITY OF EXCELLENCE IN · 2019/20 international.ucam.edu CONTENTS

WELCOME 4 INTERNATIONAL 46

Message from the President 6 Open and Global 49 UCAM Profile 8 Facts and Figures 10 SPORTS 52 UCAM in Rankings 12 The University of Sports 54 Campus and Location 14 Top Athletes 56 Person to Person, Face to Face 17 Infrastructure and Sports Facilities 58 Learning in Action 19 Beyond Knowledge; Inculcating Values 20 AND SPAIN 60 Campus Facilities 22 Facts About Spanish 62 STUDIES 24 The 65 Living in Murcia 66 Bachelor’s Degrees 26 Student Housing 66 Master’s Degrees 28

Student Testimonials 30 HOW TO ARRIVE AT UCAM 69 UCAM Online University 32 UCAM Language Programs 34 CONTACTS FOR PARTNERSHIPS 71 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 humanity but most importantly to each individual. Thus, the university motivates its students to gain knowledge in seeking the truth as well as in developing them personally.

02 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia WELCOME 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 170 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 Fründt, 27 years old, German

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

Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Lines UCAM Degrees Vocational 10% 21 Degrees Degrees of Research (Own Titles) Programs 2,172 International Students College Sports Master’s Students coming from the Americas, Disciplines Asia, Africa and Europe 170 21 Number of Students 16,000+ 640 Partnerships with 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 st 1 Psychology th in Europe 5 UCAM IN RANKINGS in Europe st Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree in1 Europe Engineering in Sports Science What Is U-Multirank by Spanish Newspaper “El Mundo” nd th A project funded by the EU, to measure the quality Civil Engineering of universities around the world, focusing mainly in in2 Spain in6 Europe Europe. This is its second edition. top How Is It Measured th Business Administration in4 Spain in Europe30 and Management Information is requested from each university on certain facts and figures which change every year. UCAM participated last year with its Business Degree th top Telecommunication and this year with Psychology, Computer Science and in4 Spain in Europe30 Systems Engineering Medicine. The results are ranked and remain valid for four years, hence the results indicated here are the th top still the latest. Medicine in9 Spain in Europe70 Results by U-Multirank Follow the links overleaf for further information on each ranking.

12 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia 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 | 19 BEYOND 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 | 21 UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 21 Medicine 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 Hall STUDIES Bachelor’s – BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration – Dentistry Degrees – Modern Languages in English – Pharmacy – Physical Activity and Sport Sciences – Psychology – Tourism Management

Bachelor’s Faculty of Business and Legal Studies Faculty of Physical Activity and – Business Administration and Management Sports Sciences Degrees – Criminology – Dance in Spanish – Industrial Relations and Human Resources – Physical Activities and Sport Sciences – Law – 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 – Pharmacy BACHELOR’S DEGREES – Architecture – Physiotherapy – Civil Engineering – Podiatry – Computer Science Engineering – Psychology – Construction Engineering – Telecommunication Systems Engineering TUITION FEES Faculty of Nursing Tuition fees for bachelor’s degrees at an average of €5,500. – Nursing Visit the link for more details: international.ucam.edu/studies UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 27 Master’s – Bilingual Education – Innovation and Tourism Marketing – European Union Studies and – MBA - Master of Business Degrees Human Rights* Administration in English – High Performance Sport: – MBA Sports Management Strength and Conditioning – Sports Marketing* – Hospitality Management

Master’s – MBA - Master of Business – Emergency Medicine Administration – Geriatrics and Gerontology. Integral Degrees – Military Law Attention to Dependency in Spanish – Occupational Health & Safety – High Performance Sport: Strength – Secondary Level Education Teacher and Conditioning Training – Medical Services Management and Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Security and Criminology Sciences Planning – Christian Philosophy – Nutrition and Food Safety – Social Development Faculty of Engineering – Occupational Health Nursing and Architecture – Osteopathy and Manual Therapy – Physical Activity and Sport Nutrition Faculty of Business – Building Pathology and Remediation – Sports Physiotherapy and Legal Studies – Environmental Engineering – Progress in Cardiology – Access to Legal Profession – Roads, Channels and Port – Research in Physical Education and – Management of Sports Institutions Engineering Health – Administration Dealing – Sanitary General Psychology – Bilingual Education Faculty of Health Sciences – Socio-Sanitary Science Research – Communication Management – Bioethics – Urgency, Emergency and Special MASTER’S DEGREES – Hospitality Management – Biomedical Engineering Cares Nursing – Innovation and Tourism Marketing – Clinical Nutrition – Marketing and Communication – Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging

TUITION FEES Tuition fees for master’s degrees at an average of €4,700. * UCAM University Title Visit the link for more details: international.ucam.edu/studies UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 29 STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

“David C. Heiser “Tomás Freitas “Marlee Thurlow Fader “Lee Ji Soo “Austin Mitcha “Mehmet Ali Bilgiç (Germany) (Portugal) (Canada) (South Korea) (USA) (Turkey) MBA Master’s in High Performance Master's in Hospitality MBA Sports Management Master’s in Innovation and Master’s in European Union Sport: Strength and Conditioning Management Tourism Marketing Studies and Human Rights In MBA, the practical experience is This program suggests basic one of the most importants that give you 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 - more than just another degree. It gives 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 you experience and gives you the ability 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 to create your own tools. 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 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 | 31 Online – Master's in Hospitality Management Degrees – Master's in Innovation and Tourism Marketing in English

Online BACHELOR’S DEGREES MASTER’S DEGREES Degrees Faculty of Business and Legal Studies Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Spanish – Business Administration and Management – Christian Philosophy – Law – Social Development – Tourism Faculty of Business and Legal Studies Faculty of Health Sciences – Administration and Management of Sports – Psychology Institutions – Administration Management Polytechnic School – Advanced Projects Administration and Management – Computer Science Engineering – Communication Management – Food Market Regulation – Hospitality Management – Innovation and Tourism Marketing – MBA - Master of Business Administration – Military Law UCAM ONLINE UNIVERSITY – Occupational Health & Safety – Security and Criminology Sciences

Faculty of Health Sciences – Bioethics TUITION FEES – Development in Cardiology Tuition fees for online degrees at an average of €3,200. – Diagnostic Imaging in Cardiology Visit the link for more details: ucamonline.net UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 33 UCAM 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 Murcia UCAM’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 Bioclimatism and Conservation Bioinformatics Biotechnology Enterpreneurship: Leadeship and Management in 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 Media & Communication and Management Political Communication Spanish Language and Culture Sports Management SUMMER & WINTER PROGRAMS Sports Management Sport Physiotherapy

UCAM CF Experience TUITION FEES PERIOD OF TUITION Tuition fees for short courses at an average of €2,300. Summer: Late May - June - July - Early September Video Technology and Applications in Events Visit the link for more details: Winter: Late January - Early February international.ucam.edu/studies DURATION: 2, 3, and 4 weeks UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 37 SCHOLARSHIP

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 Murcia RESEARCH 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 – Computer Technology and comprises an original research investigation. Environmental Engineering – Health Sciences – Social Sciences – Sports Sciences

rd More than private university for research Scientific Production 90 groups in Spain

UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 43 JUAN 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 Murcia INTER- NATIONAL 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, Singapore, the National University of Singapore - NUS China, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Turkey, (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University - Malaysia, Italy, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru NTU (Singapore), the University of Copenhagen and the United Arab Emirates, working together (Denmark), the University of Leuven (Belgium), with representatives from universities all over the University of Bologna (Italy), the University the world in order to further develop UCAM’s of Chile (Chile), the Monterrey Institute of international strategy.

Partnerships

UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 49 Campuses Spain Murcia Cartagena Campus de los Jerónimos, 135 Calle Porto Alegre 30107 Guadalupe, Murcia, Spain 30310 Los Dolores, Cartagena, Spain

United Arab Emirates - Spanish School Mazaya Business Avenue, BB2 Tower, 39th Floor, Office 07 ITALY First Al khail St, Dubai, UAE TURKEY CHINA SPAIN IRAN Indonesia - Spanish School th Menara Hijau 11 Floor, Suite 1106 MEXICO Jl. MT Haryono Kav. 33, Jakarta Selatan 12770 Indonesia INDIA

VIETNAM UNITED ARAB COLOMBIA EMIRATES International Offices MALAYSIA SINGAPORE China — Beijing and Xi'an Mexico — Ciudad de México ECUADOR Colombia — Bogotá Peru — Lima PERU INDONESIA Ecuador — Quito Singapore — Singapore India — Mumbai Turkey — Istanbul Indonesia — Jakarta United Arab Emirates — Dubai Italy — Teramo Vietnam — Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Malaysia — Johor Bahru

50 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 51 SPORTS 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.

54 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia TOP 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 Skater INFRASTRUCTURE Condomina Stadium UCAM Sports Center Sports Palace of Murcia 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 AND SPORTS Club. Inaugurated in 1924, it is located in the UCAM. With these facilities, the UCAM increases football. The site serves as headquarters for heart of the city of Murcia, next to the Plaza and strengthens the ongoing commitment it has UCAM Murcia Basketball Team and El Pozo FACILITIES de Toros (Murcia’s bull-ring). This stadium has a had to sports since its inception. Located in the Murcia’s futsal team. It has a total capacity of maximum capacity of 16,000 spectators. La Noria Outlet Shopping Centre, UCAM Sports 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.

58 | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 59 MURCIA AND SPAIN FACTS ABOUT SPANISH

Spain is the country that sends and receives Spanish is the the highest number of 6 million 577 people study Spanish second Erasmus million most spoken language making it the most studied Spanish speakers in the world students foreign language in worldwide each year American Universities

Spanish was the With a GDP of $1,7 trillion Spanish is the diplomatic Spain is the Spanish is the th largest official language of economy third language 13 countries most used language th 22 up until the 18 century in the world on the internet

In the year Today, Spanish is the in 2018 of the world’s nd most spoken There have been literature population will language 2050 nobel prizes 2 USA will be the largest speak Spanish in the USA, with almost 7,6% 50 million speakers Spanish - speaking 11 in Spanish country in the world ahead of Mexico

UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia | 63 Photo 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 | 65 LIVING 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 database, facilitate their search for housing. International available to all international students, as well Admissions Staff will assist you to find the right as members of the educational community, to accommodation to suit your needs. HOW 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). · 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 | 69 CONTACTS FOR PARTNERSHIPS

International Edu-Projects [email protected] (+34) 968 278 579

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China [email protected] (+86) 10 5879 9755 ext. 54255

India [email protected] (+91) 808 0419 495

LATAM [email protected] (+52) 55 6694 4249

Peru [email protected] (+51) 980 860 319

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