Murcia and Spain

The Spanish Economic Sector

Although it is currently going through

hard times, Spain has a competitive
economy. Thanks to a healthy export
sector, falling labour costs and tax
consolidation it is expected to get
back on track to achieve rapid growth
and convergence with economies
with higher per capita income.
Spanish companies have internationalised
intensely in recent decades in a process

that has become the driver of

economic growth. They are world
leaders in key sectors such as
renewable energies, infrastructure
management, high-speed, railways,
biotechnology, naval technology,
environmental technology and air
and space systems, among others.
Nowadays you can find Spanish
firms established and providing
different services anywhere in the
world. Many of the worlds most
important high-speed rail projects,
infrastructure management and
engineering works are carried out by
Spanish enterprises. The worlds best
bank is Spanish, Spanish renewable
energy companies are unquestioned
world leaders. The list goes on and
on. Spains international record is
an unprecedented success story.

Facts about Spanish

495 million Spanish speakers
Spanish is the second most spoken language
in the world
In 2030, 7.5% of the worlds population
will speak Spanish
The country that sends and receives the most
Erasmus students
The United States is the non-Spanish
speaking country with the largest
Spanish-speaking population
Spanish is spoken in 12% of the homes
across the USA
Today, Spanish is the second most spoken
language in the USA, with almost
50 million speakers
More than 32 million Americans speak Spanish
as a native language
In the year 2050, the USA will be the largest
Spanish-speaking country in the world,
ahead of Mexico
Six million people study Spanish, now Spanish
is the most studied foreign language
in American Universities

source: www.marcaespana.es
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The Region of Murcia

Here, just like in a small continent

with 2 million population, a varietyof
environments andlandscapes can
be found by the visitor, offerendless
possibilities:beaches,rural areas,cities,
traditions,folklore, culture, sports, fiesta
and healthy life-stylecome together
inadynamic and active quality of life.

Historical citiessuch as Murcia as the

capital ofthe Region, Cartagena which is
anancientRoman city andCaravaca dela
Cruz asone of the mainholy citiesthat
holdsa piece ofthe Holy Cross, invite
their visitors for along walksthrough
the streetspedestrian, visit their
magnificentchurches andmuseums
or just to enjoy the outdoortapas.
In addition, a calendarfull offestive
popular manifestationsof this landmakes
the perfect placeto party, minglewith
people andenjoy the cultureof this
cheerful, hospitablepeople.

Twoseas meet on onecoast (theMar

Menorand the Mediterranean),
impressive cliffs, heavenly secluded
beachesof endless whitesand,lively
portsand wild coveswith crystal
clear water.This is the CostaClida.

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Living in Murcia
Murcia is a synonym of warmth, sociability,
dynamics and safety! The soul of Spanish
culture is all around Murcias city center
where beautiful squares, historical buildings,
museums and university campus.
As capital city of the region, the services
network supported by modern
infrastructures makes life easier, safer
and more comfortable: great transport
network, hospitals, business areas, big
shopping malls, sports facilities,
among others.

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Despitethe high qualityof life offered by

the Region ofMurcia,the cost of livingis
very much affordable, with total cost
450-550 per month depends on
students lifestyle. Hereare some prices
of anumber of basic expenditures:
Accommodation

150 - 250

/month

Public Transports

20

/month

Groceries

120

/month

Sport Center

20

/month

Lunch at UCAM

3 - 6.70

Cinema Ticket

Coffee

Fast Food Menu

5-8

Tapas Dinner

7 - 15

Night Out / Fiesta

0 - 15

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Students HousING
Residence Halls and Apartments

Through the Student Information Service

(SIS), you will have access to information
on the accommodation available.

Both Genders RESIDENCE

Female Residence

1. Residence San Pablo

1. Residence Hermanas Oblatas

Plaza Universidad s/n 30001 (Murcia)

Calle Princesa, 4-1, 30002 (Murcia)

Number of beds: 65

2. University Apartments Campus

Universidad de Murcia

Campus de Espinardo, 30100 (Murcia)

Number of beds: 374

2. Residence Mara Inmaculada

Calle San Nicols, 33-35, 30005 (Murcia)
Number of beds: 86

3. Apartments Ragooh Murcia

3. Residence Azahar

Calle Ro Tus, 30110 (Murcia)

Calle Bando de la Huerta 1, 1 y 2A

30107 Guadalupe (Murcia)

4. Residencia para Jvenes (RPJ)

Plaza Islas Balerares, 1 (esq. calle Mara
Zambrano), 30007 (Murcia)
Number of beds: 74

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ADMISSION PROCESS

We will help you in every step of

the way, so feel free to contact the
International Admissions Unit
admissions@ucam.edu or
(+34) 968 278 786-875

1. Contact to UCAM
Send by e-mail your personal documents required
to assess your profile:

A. If you want to apply for an

B. If you want to apply for a Masters Program:

CV

Passport copy

Undergraduate Diploma

Transcript of records

B2 level language certificate (if required)

*Preparatory program available

2. Attend the Personal Interview On-Line

After passing the first step, you will be invited
for the interview schedule
Personal interview session with admission
department

UCAM issues an acceptance letter which may be

necessary to apply for the visa to enter in Spain.
Check the requirements on the Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Spain website:
http://www.maec.es/en/EYC/Paginas/embajadasconsulados.aspx

4. Enrollment at UCAM
That is it! Finish the enrollment and, if required,
you can attend the Preparatory course (Spanish or
English Classes) and just wait for the start of classes!
All the required documents must be legalized and officially
translated to Spanish and then submitted to UCAM.

Undergraduate Program:

Admissions

CV

Passport copy

High School Diploma/Transcript of records

PAU* (National Assessment test, mandatory

to enter in Undergraduate studies in Spain)

3. On-Line Registration and

Application Fee
After the interview, the student must register
on-line, fill in their personal data, upload academic
documentation and pay the inscription fee.

or Credencial UNED

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HOW TO GET TO UCAM

1. Travel to Spain by Plane
Airport of Murcia San Javier
40 km to the center of Murcia.
Airport of Alicante
75 km to Murcia.

2. Travel to Murcia
From San Javier Airport
Take a taxi to Murcia for 42.
From Alicante Airport
Take the bus number 6 to the center of Alicante

3. Travel to Ucam from Murcia

Option 01: By Bus
Take the Latbus 44, available every 15/30min
(1.35) to UCAM.
Option 02: By Tranvia

Airport of Valencia

(1.20). Then, take the Alsa bus to Murcia, available

Take the Tranvia available every 10min (1.50) to

270 km to Murcia.

every hour (5.65).

Los Rectores/Terra Natura. Then take the one to

Airport of Madrid

From Valencia Airport

400 km to Murcia.

Take the Alsa bus to Murcia, available at 9h45,

UCAM Los Jernimos, available every 20min.

13h30 and 20h45 (28).

From Madrid Airport
Option 01: Take the Alsa bus to Murcia, available
at 8h45, 11h45, 22h45 or 23h45 (27).
Option 02: Go to the center of Madrid by Metro
(1.50) to Estacion Sur. There, take a Alsa bus to
Murcia, available every two hours (27).

Useful Contacts

Option 03: Go to the center of Madrid by Metro

Alsa: www.alsa.es

(1.50) to Atocha. There, take a Renfe train to

Latbus: www.latbus.es

Murcia, available every three hours (46).

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Tranvia de Murcia:
www.tranviademurcia.es
Renfe: www.renfe.es

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CONTACTS
International
Admissions (Spain)

Indonesia

admissions@ucam.edu
(+34) 968 278 786-875

eliu@ucam.edu /
info-asia@ucam.edu
(+62) 21 2933 8925

China

Latin America

pweitichan@ucam.edu /
info-asia@ucam.edu
(+86) 1312 1577 086

latinoamerica@ucam.edu
(+34) 968 278 800

Romania
Colombia
asesor.colombia@ucam.edu
(+57) 1318 5755 698

romania@ucam.edu
(+40) 264 594 804
SOCIAL NETWORKS

Singapore
India
nbharti@ucam.edu /
pbharti@ucam.edu
(+91) 11 4356 3400

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pweitichan@ucam.edu /
info-asia@ucam.edu
(+65) 9732 9232

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UCAM Universidad Catlica San Antonio de Murcia

Campus de Los Jernimos, s/n Guadalupe 30107 (Murcia) - Spain
(+34) 968 27 88 00 info@ucam.edu
www.ucam.edu international.ucam.edu