muRcia and Spain

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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

the SpaniSh economic SectoR

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 world’s most important high-speed rail projects, infrastructure management and engineering works are carried out by Spanish enterprises. The world’s best bank is Spanish, Spanish renewable energy companies are unquestioned world leaders. The list goes on and on. Spain’s 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 world’s 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 variety of environments and landscapes can be found by the visitor, offer endless possibilities: beaches, rural areas, cities, traditions, folklore, culture, sports, “fiesta” and healthy life-style come together in a dynamic and active quality of life.

Two seas meet on one coast (the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean), impressive cliffs, heavenly secluded beaches of endless white sand, lively ports and wild coves with crystal clear water. This is the Costa Cálida.

Historical cities such as Murcia as the capital of the Region, Cartagena which is an ancient Roman city and Caravaca de la Cruz as one of the main holy cities that holds a piece of the Holy Cross, invite their visitors for a long walks through the streets pedestrian, visit their magnificent churches and museums or just to enjoy the outdoor tapas.

In addition, a calendar full of festive  popular manifestations of this land makes  the perfect place to party, mingle with people and enjoy the culture of this  cheerful, hospitable people.

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Murcia is a synonym of warmth, sociability, dynamics and safety! The soul of Spanish culture is all around Murcia’s 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.

liVinG in muRcia

Accommodation € 150 - 250 /month

Public Transports € 20 /month

Groceries € 120 /month

Sport Center € 20 /month

Lunch at UCAM € 3 - 6.70

Cinema Ticket € 6

Coffee € 1

Fast Food Menu € 5 - 8

Tapas Dinner € 7 - 15

Night Out / Fiesta € 0 - 15

Despite the high quality of life offered by  the Region of Murcia, the cost of living is  very much affordable, with total cost €450-550 per month depends on students’ lifestyle. Here are some prices of a number of basic expenditures:

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StudentS houSinG

Through the Student Information Service (SIS), you will have access to information on the accommodation available.

ReSidence hallS and apaRtmentS

Female ReSidence

1. Residence ‘Hermanas Oblatas’ Plaza Universidad s/n 30001 (Murcia)

2. Residence ‘María Inmaculada’ Calle San Nicolás, 33-35, 30005 (Murcia)

Number of beds: 86

3. Residence ‘Azahar’ Calle Bando de la Huerta 1, 1º y 2ºA

30107 Guadalupe (Murcia)

Both GendeRS ReSidence

1. Residence ‘San Pablo’ Calle Princesa, 4-1º, 30002 (Murcia) Number of beds: 65

3. Apartments ‘Ragooh’ Murcia Calle Río Tus, 30110 (Murcia)

4. Residencia para Jóvenes (RPJ) Plaza Islas Balerares, 1 (esq. calle María

Zambrano), 30007 (Murcia) Number of beds: 74

2. University Apartments ‘Campus’ – Universidad de Murcia

Campus de Espinardo, 30100 (Murcia) Number of beds: 374

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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

admiSSionS

admiSSion pRoceSS

B. If you want to apply for a Master’s Program:

• CV

• Passport copy

• Undergraduate Diploma

• Transcript of records

• B2 level language certificate (if required)

• After passing the first step, you will be invited for the interview schedule

• Personal interview session with admission department

1. Contact to UCAM2. Attend the Personal Interview On-Line

3. On-Line Registration and Application Fee

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/embajadas-consulados.aspx

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.

4. Enrollment at UCAM

Send by e-mail your personal documents required

to assess your profile:

A. If you want to apply for an

Undergraduate Program:

• CV

• Passport copy

• High School Diploma/Transcript of records

• PAU* (National Assessment test, mandatory

to enter in Undergraduate studies in Spain)

or Credencial UNED

*Preparatory program available

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

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· airport of murcia San Javier

40 km to the center of Murcia.

· airport of alicante

75 km to Murcia.

· airport of Valencia

270 km to Murcia.

· airport of madrid

400 km to Murcia.

1. Travel to Spain by Plane· From San Javier airport

Take a taxi to Murcia for €42.

· From alicante airport

Take the bus number 6 to the center of Alicante

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

every hour (€5.65).

· From Valencia airport

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

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).

option 03: Go to the center of Madrid by Metro

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

Murcia, available every three hours (€46).

2. Travel to Murcia· option 01: By Bus

Take the Latbus 44, available every 15/30min

(€1.35) to UCAM.

· option 02: By tranvia

Take the Tranvia available every 10min (€1.50) to

Los Rectores/Terra Natura. Then take the one to

UCAM Los Jerónimos, available every 20min.

3. Travel to UCAM from Murcia

hoW to Get to ucam

· Alsa: www.alsa.es

· Latbus: www.latbus.es

· Tranvia de Murcia:

www.tranviademurcia.es

· Renfe: www.renfe.es

uSeFul contactS

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

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

Colombiaasesor.colombia@ucam.edu(+57) 1318 5755 698

Indianbharti@ucam.edu / pbharti@ucam.edu(+91) 11 4356 3400

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

Latin Americalatinoamerica@ucam.edu(+34) 968 278 800

Romaniaromania@ucam.edu(+40) 264 594 804

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

contactS

Social netWoRKS

ucam universidad católica San antonio de murciaCampus de Los Jerónimos, s/n Guadalupe 30107 (Murcia) - Spain

(+34) 968 27 88 00 • info@ucam.edu

www.ucam.edu • international.ucam.edu