Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Valencia

The Campus & Infrastructure

The Health Sciences Faculty is primarily located in Alfara del Patriarca, an integrated campus just 15 minutes by metro from Valencia city center.

• Location: Calle Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Alfara del Patriarca, Valencia, Spain.

• Campus Vibe: An international, health-focused environment. The campus feels like a "Health City," where students from Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Advanced Clinical Simulation Center: A 2,000 m² high-tech facility featuring simulated ICUs, operating theaters, and hospitalization wards with high-fidelity mannequins.

• University Dentistry Clinic: A dedicated facility in the city center for hands-on clinical training with real patients.

• Research Labs: Specialized areas for Pharmacology, Anatomy (Dissection rooms), and Microbiology.

The Hub: A dedicated international lounge to foster cross-cultural interaction among students.

Healthcare Pillar: Teaching Hospitals

The university maintains a robust network of agreements with some of the most prominent public and private hospitals in the Valencian Community.

• Primary Teaching Hospitals:

• Hospital Universitario de la Ribera (Public)

• Hospital Arnau de Vilanova (Public)

• Quirónsalud Hospital Group (Private)

• Vithas Hospitals (Private)

• IMED Hospitals (Private)

Clinical Exposure: Students begin clinical observations early, ensuring they are well-prepared for the MIR (Spanish medical residency exam) or international equivalents.

Fee Structure and Costs

As a top-tier private institution, the fees reflect the investment in technology and small-group learning.

Campus Living: Hostel & Mess Info

While the university does not operate its own dormitories, it provides a dedicated Accommodation Service to help students settle in.

• Hostel (Accommodation):

• Partner Residences: Students often live in private residence halls like Residencia Universitaria Sagrado Corazón or Colegio Mayor San Juan de Ribera, located within walking distance of the campus.

• Shared Apartments: Many international students rent shared "pisos" in Alfara del Patriarca or Moncada to be close to class.

• Mess (Dining):

• Campus Canteen: The Luis Campos Górriz Building houses a large canteen offering a "Menú del Día" (Daily Menu) for approx. €7–€9.

• Kitchen Facilities: Student areas are equipped with microwaves and dining zones for those who bring their own meals.

Admissions Process (2025/2026)

Admission is direct and continuous, meaning seats fill up as applications are processed.

• Entrance Test (EPOAM): An internal multiple-choice exam covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Maths (65 total questions) plus a reading comprehension section.

• Weightage: 60% High School GPA (1st year of Baccalaureate) + 40% Entrance Test score.

• Personal Interview: An online or face-to-face interview with the faculty is mandatory.

• Language: For the bilingual track, a B2 level in English is required. For the Spanish track, a B2 in Spanish is necessary.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals