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About USC
University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The institution is proud of its long history, as it was founded in 1495. As a part of European University Association (EUA), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), USC is actively building the academic environment in Spain.
The university is ranked number 651 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
At USC, you can get a master degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Establishment year
- 1495
- Students
- 24,653
- International students
- 1,282
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2025#656
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Natural Sciences | 352 |
Arts & Humanities | 392 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 |

USC tuition fees
The academic calendar at USC is divided into quarters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at USC for local citizens starts from 943 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,000 USD. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
- Quarters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local1,130USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Master
- Local943USD/year
- Foreign1,230USD/year
Study programs at USC
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Vision
- Study form
- Full-time
High Performance Computing (online)
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Engineering & Technology
Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time

Master's degree at USC
To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 79. IELTS — 6 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 79
USC campus
The campus of USC is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. USC regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in Spain for 1 year. This time is enough to find a job and change your student visa to a work one. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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