The Faculty of Health Sciences at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) is a premier public institution in the Madrid region. Established to integrate academic excellence with intensive clinical practice, the faculty is primarily located on the Alcorcón Campus, which acts as a specialized "Health City" within the university system.
University: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC).
Established: 1996 (The Faculty of Health Sciences is a cornerstone of the university).
Location: Avda. de Atenas, s/n, 28922 Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain.
Language: Primarily Spanish. For international mobility or full degree entry, a B2 Spanish certificate is usually mandatory.
Recognition: Fully accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education and aligned with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
The Alcorcón Campus is uniquely designed to support health-related disciplines, housing advanced technical facilities that serve both students and the public.
University Clinic (Clínica Universitaria): One of the faculty's most distinctive features. It is a fully operational healthcare center on campus where students in Dentistry, Physiotherapy, and Psychology treat real patients under expert supervision.
Specialized Laboratories: * Simulation Labs: High-fidelity clinical simulation rooms that replicate hospital environments (ER, ICU, Consultation rooms).
Anatomy Museum & Dissection Lab: State-of-the-art facilities for morphological and anatomical study.
Research Hubs: Includes labs for molecular biology, biomechanics, and human performance.
General Facilities: A specialized Health Sciences library, sports complex, and expansive computer rooms.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
URJC is integrated into a robust network of large public hospitals in the southern and western Madrid metropolitan areas.
Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón: Located just minutes from the campus.
Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos (Móstoles): A high-tech, modern facility.
Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada.
Hospital Universitario de Móstoles.
Teaching Model: Students begin clinical rotations as early as the third year, ensuring a balanced transition from theoretical science to direct patient care.
State University Affordability
As a public university in Madrid, the tuition fees are regulated by the regional government and depend on the level of experimentality of the degree.
Note: Alcorcón is well-connected to central Madrid by train (Cercanías C-5) and Metro (Line 12), allowing students to choose between living in the suburbs for lower rent or in the city center.
Accommodation:
Campus Residences: URJC has university residences (e.g., Residencia de Alcorcón) located on-site.
Private Shared Flats: Very common in Alcorcón. A room in a shared apartment typically costs €350 – €500 per month.
Dining:
University Canteen: Offers a "Menú del Día" (fixed-price lunch) for approximately €5.90 – €7.50.
There are multiple coffee shops and snack bars distributed across the campus.
Cut-off Score (Nota de Corte): Entry to Medicine and Health Sciences at URJC is extremely competitive, with scores often exceeding 13.0 out of 14.0.
UNEDasiss: Students with foreign diplomas must validate their high school records through UNEDasiss and usually take the PCE exams (Biology and Chemistry) to increase their score.
Application Period: Pre-registration for the 2025/26 academic year typically opens in June 2025.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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