About the university
The University of Vigo is a public university in Galicia, in north-west Spain, founded in 1990. It has about 17,400 students on three campuses: Vigo, Ourense and Pontevedra. It describes itself as a Galician, international-looking university.
Its master's catalogue is strong in engineering and technology, with programmes in artificial intelligence, computer vision, the Internet of Things, cyber security, telecommunications, automotive engineering, additive manufacturing and autonomous vehicles. It also runs marine science master's such as oceanography, marine biology and aquaculture, and business master's in finance and international trade.
For Indian students the attraction is very low public tuition. Even with the 25% surcharge for non-EU students, a 60-credit engineering master's costs about €1,045 at 2025–26 prices. The Master's in Artificial Intelligence in Ourense is taught entirely in English; check the teaching language of other programmes before applying.
Vigo is the main campus city. Ourense hosts computing and AI, and Pontevedra hosts some management and project programmes.
- Founded
- 1990 (THE profile)
- Type
- Public university in Galicia
- Students
- About 17,400 (THE World University Rankings data)
- International students
- About 9% (THE data)
- Student–staff ratio
- 14.5 to 1 (THE data)
- Campuses
- Vigo, Ourense and Pontevedra
- Non-EU fee rule
- Non-EU non-resident students pay the public price plus 25% (2025–26 leaflet)
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
801–850 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
801–1000 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Intelixencia Artificial (Artificial Intelligence)
- Fee / year
- €1,045
- Duration
- 2 academic years (90 ECTS), Ourense campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply in UVigo's master's pre-enrolment periods
- English
- Taught entirely in English; B1 English (CEFR) minimum, on terms set by the admissions committee
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Visión por Computador (Computer Vision)
- Fee / year
- €1,045
- Duration
- 2 academic years (90 ECTS), Vigo campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply in UVigo's master's pre-enrolment periods
- English
- B1 English minimum, B2 recommended; teaching language not stated on the page
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Internet das Cousas – IoT (Internet of Things)
- Fee / year
- €1,045
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), Vigo campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply in UVigo's master's pre-enrolment periods
- English
- Teaching language not stated on the course page: confirm with UVigo before applying
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Ciberseguridade (Cyber Security)
- Fee / year
- €1,045
- Duration
- 2 academic years (90 ECTS, three semesters), Vigo campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply in UVigo's master's pre-enrolment periods
- English
- Teaching language not stated on the course page: confirm with UVigo before applying
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Enxeñaría Informática (Computer Engineering)
- Fee / year
- €1,045
- Duration
- 2 academic years (90 ECTS), Ourense campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply in UVigo's master's pre-enrolment periods
- English
- Teaching language not stated on the course page: confirm with UVigo before applying
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Enxeñaría da Automoción (Automotive Engineering)
- Fee / year
- €1,045
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), Vigo campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply in UVigo's master's pre-enrolment periods
- English
- Teaching language not stated on the course page: confirm with UVigo before applying
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Finanzas (Finance)
- Fee / year
- €739
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), Vigo campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply in UVigo's master's pre-enrolment periods
- English
- Taught in Spanish; applicants from countries where Spanish is not official must prove Spanish
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Comercio Internacional (International Trade), on campus
- Fee / year
- €739
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), Vigo campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply in UVigo's master's pre-enrolment periods
- English
- No minimum English required, but B2–C2 English earns admission points; teaching language not stated
Fees for international students
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of Vigo with similar universities in Spain.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Check the teaching language of each bachelor's on UVigo's site; UVigo publishes a list of individual subjects taught in English.
- Non-EU non-resident students pay the public price plus 25%.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree that gives access to master's study; each master's lists its access profile.
- Apply in the pre-enrolment periods set in UVigo's postgraduate enrolment call for the year.
- Selection uses each programme's criteria, such as academic record, experience and languages.
- Spanish-taught master's such as Finance ask applicants from non-Spanish-speaking countries for proof of Spanish.
Documents
- Passport
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, legalised (Hague Apostille for India) and translated where required
- English certificate (B1 or higher) for the AI and Computer Vision master's
- Spanish certificate or sworn statement where the programme asks for it
- CV and documents for 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
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's in Artificial Intelligence | Taught entirely in English; B1 English (CEFR) minimum. |
| Master's in Computer Vision | B1 English minimum, B2 recommended. |
| Spanish-taught master's | Programmes such as Finance ask applicants from non-Spanish-speaking countries for proof of Spanish. |
| English-taught subjects | UVigo publishes a list of individual subjects taught in English across degrees. |
Accommodation and living costs
We did not open UVigo accommodation pages with prices for this research, so no costs are listed. Check UVigo's student services for residences in Vigo, Ourense and Pontevedra.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
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Campus and location
UVigo teaches on three campuses in Galicia: Vigo, Ourense and Pontevedra.
- Vigo hosts the School of Telecommunication Engineering (Computer Vision, IoT) and the marine science master's.
- Ourense hosts computing, with the Master's in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering.
- Pontevedra hosts programmes such as integrated project management.
- About 9% of students are international (THE data).
Careers and graduate outcomes
UVigo does not publish employment figures for international master's graduates that we could find. See our Spain guide for post-study work rules.
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Studying in Spain
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Spain. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does a master's at the University of Vigo cost for Indian students?
At 2025–26 prices, non-EU non-resident students pay the public price plus 25%: about €17.41 per credit in engineering and sciences (€1,045 for 60 credits) and €12.31 in social sciences (€739). Confirm 2026–27 prices with UVigo.
Does UVigo teach master's in English?
The Master's in Artificial Intelligence in Ourense is taught entirely in English. Many other course pages do not state the teaching language, so check before applying.
What English level do I need for the AI master's?
B1 on the European scale is the minimum, under terms set by the admissions committee.
Which campus should I choose?
It depends on the programme: AI and Computer Engineering are in Ourense; Computer Vision, IoT, Cyber Security, Finance and International Trade are in Vigo.
Is the University of Vigo well ranked?
It is in the 801–850 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 and the 801–1000 band of the THE World University Rankings 2027.
Sources
- UVigo: master's programmes (opens in a new tab)
- UVigo: master's leaflet 2025–26 (prices) (opens in a new tab)
- UVigo: Máster en Intelixencia Artificial (opens in a new tab)
- UVigo: Máster en Visión por Computador (opens in a new tab)
- UVigo: Máster en Finanzas (opens in a new tab)
- UVigo: Máster en Comercio Internacional (opens in a new tab)
- UVigo: what to study (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Vigo (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.uvigo.gal (opens in a new tab)
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