Overview
Founded in 1495, the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (University of Santiago de Compostela) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santiago de Compostela (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Galicia. This institution also has a branch campus in Lugo. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 529-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Spanish higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Santiago de Compostela  |
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| Name (English) | University of Santiago de Compostela |
| Acronym | USC |
| Founded | 1495 |
| Motto | Sigillum Reg Universitat Compostellan |
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University Location
| Address | Praza do Obradoiro, s/n Santiago de Compostela 15782 Galicia Spain |
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+34 881 81 20 00 |
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+34 981578017 |
| Other locations | Lugo |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's Facebook page
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Universidad de Santiago de Compostela's YouTube channel
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