Founded in 1996, the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Rey Juan Carlos University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Móstoles (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Community of Madrid. This institution also has branch campuses in Alcorcón, Fuenlabrada, Aranjuez and Madrid. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 27-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Spanish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. URJC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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least selective
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Name (English) | Rey Juan Carlos University |
Acronym | URJC |
Founded | 1996 |
Motto | Non nova, sed nove Not new things, but in a new way |
Colours | Red, white and black |
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Address | Calle Tulipán, s/n Móstoles 28933 Community of Madrid Spain |
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+34 916655060 |
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+34 916147120 |
Other locations | Alcorcón, Fuenlabrada, Aranjuez and Madrid |
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The following Universidad Rey Juan Carlos's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Rey Juan Carlos's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Rey Juan Carlos's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Rey Juan Carlos a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos has reported to uniRank the following information for international students:
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Rey Juan Carlos.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos is a public higher education institution.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
The Universidad Rey Juan Carlos library boasts an extensive collection, with 339,183 monographs (issues/volumes), 3,227 periodicals (titles), 248,638 electronic books, and 79,169 electronic journals. To further support academic research and learning, the library offers access to 59 databases. With a commitment to serving its academic community, the library has witnessed an impressive number of user entrances, totaling 292,508 visits. This thriving institution comprises five libraries, strategically located to provide convenient access for students, faculty, and researchers alike.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
Housing Offering at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos sport activities and facilities include:
These facilities provide students with opportunities to participate in a wide range of sports, including circuit sports such as cross country.
With these initiatives, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, encourages sports participation, and offers students a comprehensive experience during their time at the university.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos offers a variety of scholarships and grants to support its students in their studies. The financial aids available at URJC include:
For more information on scholarships and financial aid at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, please visit the following URL: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/becas-y-ayudas
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:
More information can be found at https://www.urjc.es/internacional/inicio
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) offers various distance learning programs, including 9 bachelor's degrees and 15 master's degrees.
The teaching methodology at URJC allows students to access training from anywhere through the Virtual Classroom, which serves as the primary platform for connecting teachers and students in blended degree programs.
The Virtual Classroom is based on the Moodle learning platform and has been developed with adaptive technology, making it accessible on mobile devices. URJC continuously improves the platform's accessibility and usability features. Additionally, URJC provides access to an open educational offer, which includes various MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).
URJC has the Academic Content Production Unit (UPCA) as a notable digital resource. The UPCA produces audiovisual didactic materials for blended degree programs and online master's degrees offered by URJC. One of the key objectives of the UPCA is to innovate in creating audiovisual resources using emerging technologies in the learning process. Workshops on audiovisual techniques are organized for students and teachers, covering topics like scriptwriting, acting for the camera, and editing images and sounds, to integrate and use different audiovisual languages in educational activities.
For more information, please visit: https://online.urjc.es/es/.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
17/07/1996
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