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3 Reasons to Consider Universidad de Cantabria

• The University of Cantabria is considered highly in Spain, being given recognised as a ‘Campus of International Excellence’ by the Spanish Government (2009) and despite being a young university, its department of physics is ranked in the Top 200 in the world by the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (2013).
• The region of Cantabria is relatively unpopulated with foreign tourists in comparison to other cities in Spain, allowing the opportunity to fully immerse oneself in Spanish life. Benefit from this further by enrolling in Spanish classes at the University!
• The city of Santander 2-hour drive from the breath taking landscapes of Picos de Europa mountains, as well as being close to some of the most world renowned prehistoric cave complexes, such as the iconic World Heritage Site of the cave of Altamira.

Universidad de Cantabria Promotional Video

Academic Information

Information about courses can be found here:
http://web.unican.es/en/Studying/academic-offer

Location

University Campus

Most of the campus is set in the low-lying area of Las Llamas in Santander, an open space that separates the northern side of the city from the rural areas along the coast. This part of the city is at present being cleared and redesigned under the auspices of the City Council and the Government of Cantabria. Green spaces and sports areas are planned for this area. The rest of the campus is located in other parts of the city and in Torrelavega, an urban centre 20 kilometres away by motorway.

Santander

Santander has good city beaches, bustling shopping streets, a heaving bar and restaurant scene, and a few cultural attractions. The city is a popular summer holiday resort for Spaniards. On the eastern end of the bay you will find the the parklands of the Península de la Magdalena mark and north of the peninsula, the Playa del Sardinero, the main beach, faces the open sea.

Accommodation

For information about accommodation please visit:
http://web.unican.es/en/Life/housing-dining

Finances

Information about the cost of living can be found here:
https://www.unican.es/en/practical_information/Cost.htm

Links & Resources

University Website
http://web.unican.es/

Important Notes

Academic Exchange Adviser

If you are interested in applying, you should discuss your plans with your Academic Exchange Adviser (AEA). To find out who the AEA is for your subject area, please see the details here:

Academic Exchange Advisers

Page last updated: 8th September 2015 JC