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University of Vigo

Vigo, Spain

Discover the possibilities that the University of Vigo offers you! From degrees that you can study on the three campuses to leisure alternatives available in culture, sports and voluntary activities.

#901 Ranking
21 Scholarships
1,141 Academic Staff
17,794 Students
1,068 Students (int'l)
9,075 Students (female)
Public Institution Type

History

The Universidade de Vigo has been built on deep positive values, based on transparency and good management, integration, equality, diversity and respect for the environment.

Education

We are committed to specialization and quality research and, as an institution committed to the social and economic environment, the transfer of knowledge to society is central for us, so we strive for research to continually revert to social development.

Research

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Office for Research and Technology Transfer manages science policy, promotion activities, dissemination and management of research, development and innovation. It therefore has competence in the following areas:

Proposal and formalisation of all types of research grants, both internal and external
Authorisation and signing of contracts and agreements
Proposals for infrastructures and equipment
Institutes and research centres
Research results transfer
Management and coordination of all research resources

University of Vigo Scholarships

PhD Master Bachelor

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Vigo. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider

Various benefits

Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

Location not available

Independent provider

ACES Scholarships

Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund

Location not available

Independent provider

Study Abroad Scholarship Program - Diversity Scholarship

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Spanish Studies Abroad

Location not available

Independent provider

Go-Again Alumni Scholarship

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Spanish Studies Abroad Alumni Scholar Fund

Location not available

Independent provider

ServiceScape Scholarship

Merit-based Need-based

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Location not available

Independent provider

Various benefits

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government

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Independent provider

Various benefits

Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

Location not available

Independent provider

Dream Chaser Scholarship

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Location not available

Independent provider

World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship

Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre

Location not available

Independent provider

Scholarship for students with disabilities

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Anonymous Hope Fund

Location not available

Independent provider

Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

Location not available

Independent provider

AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation

Location not available

Independent provider

$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship

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Location not available

Independent provider

ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

Merit-based Need-based

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation

Location not available

Independent provider

Various benefits

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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Leopold Figl Foundation

Location not available

Independent provider

Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots

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Independent provider

Type Rating Scholarships

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots

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Independent provider

International Conference Scholarship

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots

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Independent provider

Financial Scholarships

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots

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Independent provider

BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program

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University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2025

901

2024

901 100

2023

1001

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2025

-

2024

801 200

2023

1001

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2024

-

2023

501

2022

501

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2025

-

2024

818 48

2023

866

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Student services

International Relations Office (ORI): carries out , among others, the following activities :

The information and advice to the university community on the different international programs in higher education
Promotion and management of the mobility of students and teachers
With respect to the students of the University of Vigo provides
With respect to the teaching staff of the University of Vigo , the ORI provides information about exchange programs and teaching programs of international cooperation
With respect to the foreign students, the ORI manages the acceptance of those who participate in the exchange program
The elaboration and negotiation of international cooperation agreements

Housing services

The University of Vigo has a hall of residence located on the campus As Lagoas, MarcosendeThe hall of residence has the most modern facilities and services available for you to study at your pace while developing your career. It is located on Vigo Campus, just two minute walking from the shopping area and the Rector's office.

Library services

The University Library of Vigo manages and places at the University community’s disposal a set of information resources and services as a support to its learning activities, teaching and research.

The Library is present at the three campus (Ourense, Pontevedra and Vigo) through a network formed by eleven libraries coordinated by the Central Library of the Lagoas-Marcosende campus in Vigo.

Medical services

The University of Vigo has a medical centre, run by specialised professionals, to cater to the health demands of the university community.

This medical centre provides medical attention to university staff and also coordinates health vigilance activities.

Campus life

There are three campuses:

Ourense campus
Pontevedra campus
Vigo campus

Sports facilities

Get to know the facilities available for studies and leisure on the Ourense, Vigo and Pontevedra campuses, as well as student mobility programs to carry out part of your training abroad or do internships in companies and institutions to complete your academic training.

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