Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

Campus & Scientific Infrastructure

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.

Healthcare Pillar: University Hospitals

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.

Fee Structure and Costs (Estimated 2025)

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.

Student Life: Housing & Dining

• 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.

Admissions for International Students

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Application Period: Pre-registration for the 2025/26 academic year typically opens in June 2025.