Campus & Infrastructure

The faculty is located at the Menéndez Pidal Campus, a dedicated health and science hub in the southern part of Córdoba.

• Location: Avda. Menéndez Pidal, s/n, 14004 Córdoba, Spain.

• Facilities:

• Specialized Departments: Including Cellular Biology, Physiology, Immunology, and Medico-Surgical Specialties.

• Research Focus: The faculty promotes translational biomedical research, often collaborating with the Maimonides Institute for Biomedical Research of Córdoba (IMIBIC).

Simulation Labs: Modern facilities for clinical nursing and medical practice to ensure students gain hands-on skills before hospital entry.

Healthcare Pillar: Teaching Hospitals

The faculty's clinical training is centered around the leading tertiary care center in the province.

• Primary Teaching Hospital: Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía.

• One of Spain’s top hospitals, particularly famous for its organ transplant programs and advanced surgical units.

• Associated Centers: * Health District Córdoba-Guadalquivir for primary care rotations.

• Various specialized provincial clinics and centers.

Fee Structure and Costs (Estimated)

As a public university in Andalusia, tuition is highly subsidized for residents and EU citizens.

Andalusian Benefit: The Andalusian regional government typically offers a 99% tuition discount for credits passed on the first attempt (starting from the second year).

Campus Living: Housing & Dining

• Accommodation:

• Puertanueva University Residence: Located directly on the campus, offering single and double rooms with modern amenities.

• Colegio Mayor Nuestra Señora de la Asunción: A traditional university residence with a strong community feel.

• Shared Flats: Very popular in neighborhoods like Ciudad Jardín or Vallellano, with rooms typically costing €225 – €350/month.

• Dining:

• Campus Canteen: Provides affordable daily menus (approx. €6–€8).

• Full Board: Many student residences offer full board services including cleaning and weekly sheet changes.

Admissions Process

1. Cut-off Score (Nota de Corte): For 2024/2025, the entry score for Medicine at UCO was among the highest in Spain (typically above 13.2 out of 14.0).

2. International Entry: Non-Spanish students must process their credentials via UNEDasiss. To reach the cut-off, students usually take PCE exams in Biology and Chemistry.

3. Language: B2/C1 Spanish is essential for clinical patient interaction.