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University of Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela, Spain · Public · Est. 1495

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1495

Type

Public

Location

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

QS World University Rankings 2027

=629 in the world

About the university

The University of Santiago de Compostela, founded in 1495, is described by THE as an ancient university and one of the most respected in Spain. It has about 25,000 students on two campuses, Santiago de Compostela and Lugo.

USC offers 85 master's. Its engineering and computing area includes artificial intelligence, computer vision, high-performance computing, big data, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles and project management. Several of these are joint programmes with other Galician universities.

For Indian students the interest lies in a few English-taught technical master's, such as Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision. Most other programmes are taught in Spanish or Galician. Non-EU students without Spanish residence pay a separate price set each year by the rector, so check that price before you apply.

Santiago de Compostela is a small, historic city and the capital of Galicia. Lugo hosts USC's second campus.

Founded
1495 (THE profile)
Type
Public university in Galicia
Students
About 25,000 (THE World University Rankings data)
International students
About 9% (THE data)
Student–staff ratio
14.1 to 1 (THE data)
Campuses
Santiago de Compostela and Lugo
Master's
85 master's: 72 at the Santiago campus and 13 at Lugo

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    =629 in the world

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    801–1000 in the world

Popular courses with Indian students

University of Santiago de Compostela doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.

    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • USC bachelor's degrees are taught mainly in Spanish and Galician.
      • Check USC's admissions pages for the access route for school qualifications from outside the EU.

      Postgraduate

      • You need an official university degree. Holders of degrees from outside the European Higher Education Area can apply once USC checks that their degree is equivalent to the corresponding Spanish degree.
      • Each master's has its own selection and admission committee and criteria.
      • English-taught master's such as Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision ask for at least B1 English, with B2 recommended.
      • Some Spanish-taught master's ask applicants whose first language is not Spanish, Galician or Portuguese for Spanish B1 or a level test.

      Documents

      • Passport
      • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, legalised (Hague Apostille for India) and translated where required
      • Proof of English (B1 minimum for English-taught master's) or Spanish, as the programme states
      • CV and any documents listed in the programme's selection criteria
      • Proof of funds and health insurance for the student visa

      Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.

      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      Master's in Artificial IntelligenceTaught in English; at least B1 English (CEFR), B2 or higher recommended.
      Master's in Computer VisionTaught in English; B1 English is the minimum for admission, B2 recommended.
      Spanish-taught master'sSome, such as Big Data, ask non-native speakers for Spanish B1 (or Galician Celga II) or a level test.

      Accommodation and living costs

      USC has a university residence service, but its pages could not be opened for this research, so we do not list prices. Check USC's accommodation pages or contact the university for current residence fees.

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      Campus and location

      USC teaches on two campuses: Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, and Lugo.

      • 72 master's are taught at the Santiago campus and 13 at Lugo.
      • The Higher Technical Engineering School in Santiago runs master's such as Big Data.
      • Several technical master's are joint with the universities of A Coruña and Vigo; Computer Vision also involves the University of Porto.
      • About 9% of students are international (THE data).

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      USC does not publish employment figures for international master's graduates that we could find. Most jobs in Galicia expect Spanish. See our Spain guide for post-study work rules.

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      FAQs

      How much are USC's fees for Indian students?

      USC's general 2026–27 prices are €9.85 or €13.93 per credit depending on the field, but non-EU students without Spanish residence pay prices set by a separate rectoral resolution. We could not open that document, so ask USC for the price that applies to you before applying.

      Does USC teach master's in English?

      A few. The Master's in Artificial Intelligence and the Master's in Computer Vision are taught in English. Most other master's are in Spanish or Galician.

      What English level do USC's English-taught master's need?

      At least B1 on the European scale, with B2 recommended. Check the course page for the certificates accepted.

      Can I apply with an Indian bachelor's degree?

      Yes, but USC first checks that a degree from outside the European Higher Education Area is equivalent to the corresponding Spanish degree.

      Is USC well ranked?

      It is =629 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and in the 801–1000 band of the THE World University Rankings 2027.

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