3 Welcome from the Rector

4 the University of oviedo

8 admission procedures

12 International relations office

14 academic information

30 international programmes
It is for me a great pleasure to greet all those international students willing to develop their studies or
research activities at the University of Oviedo. Internationalization is one of the main quality indicators in
34 University services higher education institutions, considering two aspects: sending and hosting students, faculty, researchers
• Accommodation and administration and service staff, so they can extend their knowledge and improve their education in
• Meals collaboration with foreign universities.
• Student facilities The objective of this guide for international students is to offer relevant information about those aspects that
• Sports and leisure activities must be taken into account when facing a stay at the University of Oviedo, regarding not only academic
• Falicities for students with special needs aspects, but also practical ones. This is a brief and attractive presentation, where you can nd several
• Student associations references to more speci c resources of information that are available at the Uniovi web. I really hope this
guide will be helpful, not only if you are coming to stay at our university, but also if you are looking for
information to make a decision about your international future.
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useful Information
• The Principality of Asturias
• Cost of living
• Medical facilities
Vicente Gotor
• Insurance Chancellor of the University of Oviedo
• Checklist when leaving
• Transport

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 4 the university of oviedo
The University of Oviedo is one of the oldest universities in Spain. It started its teaching
activity 400 years ago, in 1608. Throughout its history, the University has gone through
different stages, being especially relevant the period going from the end of the 19th
century to the beginning of the 20th century, when University outreach was born, and the
University of Oviedo was consolidated as one of the best universities in Spain. In the last
few decades, the University has gone through its most important changes, which implied
an increase of degrees, faculty and research activities, which place our university among
Oviedo Gijón the top universities in Spain
Mieres
Nowadays we have campuses in three cities(Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres), structured in 11
faculties, 5 higher technical schools and 5 associated centres, with more than 2000
professors and 1000 administrative staff which provide assistance to more than 27000
students and to the Asturian society in general.
In 2009, thanks to the project of the University of Oviedo Ad Futurum. From the 17th to the
21st Century: Looking back, looking ahead our University became a Campus of
International Excellence, in the rst initiative within the University Strategy 2015, which is
aimed at modernizing Spanish universities and improving their internationalization and
specialization.
The project relies on the strategic alliance of more than 200 regional, national and
international institutions, and the specialization in two branches of knowledge: "Energy,
Environment and Climate Change", and "Biomedicine and Health". In addition, this proposal
is intended to promote internationalization and encourage the collaboration with
companies and society as well as the creation of green educational Campuses integrated
in the urban and social environment of a green region.

useful links
Academic Offer http://www.uniovi.es/estudios
Centres http://www.uniovi.es/centros
International Students http://www.uniovi.es/internacionacional/extranjeros
The House of Languages: http://lacasadelaslenguas.uniovi.es/
Facilities: http://www.uniovi.es/vida
Research http://www.uniovi.es/investigacion
Campus of International Excellence: http://cei.uniovi.es/cei

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the university of oviedo

gijón
oviedo

faculties schools
12. Computer Science Engineering
1. Biology
13. Polytechnic School of Engineering of Gijón
2. Sciences
14. Polytechnic School of Mieres
3. Jovellanos Faculty of Commerce, Tourism and Social Sciences
15. Higher School of Civil Navy
4. Law
16. Higher Technical School of Mining Engineering of Oviedo
5. Economics and Business
6. Philosophy and Letters other facilities
7. Teacher Training and Education 17. Halls of Residence
8. Geology 18. Historic Building & International Center for Postgraduate Studies mieres
9. Medicine and Health Sciences 19. Vice-Chancellor for Internationalization and Postgraduate Studies
10. Psychology 20. Sports Facilities
11. Chemistry 21. La Casa de la Lenguas 7
8 Admission procedures
The University of Oviedo welcomes three types of international students, who
must follow different procedures to undertake their studies:

international students
These are students who wish to earn a bacherlor’s degree, master’s degree or PHD.
They must accredit they fulfill the academic requirements to undertake university
studies in Spain. They must submit an application including the pre-registration in
the studies they choose. Further information can be found in the links below.

exchange students
These students can study at the University of Oviedo either through an international
program (Erasmus or others) or by means of a bilateral agreement between their home
institution and the University of Oviedo. The must be nominated by the university of origin
and they must submit the following documents before their arrival:
• Exchange Student Application Form
• ECTS Learning Agreement
• Copy of the ID card or Passport

visiting students
Are those students from a foreign university which does not have a bilateral agreement
with our institution and apply for a temporary stay at the University of Oviedo. These
students can follow courses, up to a certain number of credits, but are not allowed to
obtain a degree from the University of Oviedo. The regulations for this type of studies
can be found in the links below.
The needed documentation is the following.
• Passport (original and copy)
• 1 passport photograph
• European Health Insurance Card with cover in Spain (original and copy)
• Accommodation: Information on available accommodation will be provided
• Support to complete the study contract
• Registration in the courses listed in the study contract

More information:
http://www.uniovi.es/extranjeros/acceso/grados
http://www.uniovi.es/internacional/extranjeros/acceso/grados/movilidadlibre
http://www.uniovi.es/accesoyayudas/estudios/masteres
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Student residence permits

Requeriments for EU students

Students who are going to stay in Spain for more than 3 months must apply for a
“Certificate of Registration as an EU Resident” to do it the following documents are
needed:
Necessary documents:
• Application form in official model EX18 (original and copy)
• Valid passport or identity document
• Proof of payment of the fees for the certificate
The form can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of interior:
http://www.interior.gob.es/modelos-de-solicitud-37/extranjeria-342

Requeriments for non EU students

Students arriving from countries outside the EU MUST apply for a visa at the Spanish
Diplomatic Mission in their country of origin. The following documents are needed:
Necessary documents:
• The completed form for citizenship or legal residency. Provided to the Consular
Office by the Applicant
• Valid passport for the entire duration of the stay
• Letter of acceptance from the Faculty where the applicant is going to undertake
his/her studies
• Proof of a valid insurance that covers medical expenses and repatriation in the
event of accident or illness
• Proof of financial means to support the stay during the study period
• Medical Certificate
• Criminal Record

NOTE: The requirements are different for every visa, and

usually for every embassy. For futher information visit the
website of the Spanish embassy in your country of origin. 11
12 International relations office

The Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Postgraduate Studies provides assistance

and guidance in everything related to students and faculty exchanges. This is a key point
for international students to organize their life in Oviedo, as the office staff will provide
them with useful information concerning practical issues.
Website: http://www.uniovi.es/internacional

Office of the Vice-Rector:

C/ Principado 3, planta baja, 33007-Oviedo
ofinter@uniovi.es, relinoficina@uniovi.es
T: 985104077 / 985104030 / 985104041
Open: Monday through Friday, 9:30 to 14:00; July and August from 9:30 to 13:30 pm

FOREING OFFICE
Pza. España, 6 - 33007 - Oviedo
Asturias - Tel.: 984769345/27
Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 14.00
FOREING OFFICE
Pza. Padre Máximo González, s/n - 33212 - Gijón
Asturias - Tel.: 985179283
Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 14.00

el milán el cristo gijón laboral

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14 Academic information

The University of Oviedo offers more than fifty degrees adapted to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that provide considerable theoretical and practical traininig. These are courses
covering 240 ECTS credits (4 years), except for Medicine and Dentistry, which reach 360 and 300 credits, respectively. The attention paid to international students, our mobility programmes,
specialization, bilingual teaching and complementary support services for students have turned this academic institution in Asturias and its International Excellence Campus into one of the best
centres at which to satisfy the aspirations of any student wishing to pursue higher education.

Offer of Undergraduate degrees • Mathematics and Physics

Sciences
• Biology
• Classical and Romance Studies
Humanities

• Biotechnology
• English Studies
Arts and

• Physics
• Philosophy
• Geology
• Geography and Regional Planning
• Mathematics
• Art History
• Chemistry
• History
• History and Sciences of Music
• Nursing

Sciences
• Spanish Language and its Literatures
• Physiotherapy

Health
• Modern Languages and their Literatures
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Medicine
• Double Degree in Business Administration and Management and Law • Dentistry
• Business Administration and Management • Psychology
• Commerce and Marketing • Occupational Therapy
Legal Sciences

• Accounting and Finances

• Law
• Civil Engineering
Social and

• Economy
• Engineering of Mining and Energy Resources

ingineering and
• Social Education
• Engineering of Mining Technologies

Architecture
• Public Administration and Management
• Electric Engineering
• Early Childhood Education (Associated Center)
• Industrial Electronic and Automatic Engineering
• Early Childhood Education
• Engineering of Industrial Technologies
• Primary Education Teaching (Associated Center)
• Engineering of Technologies and Services for
• Primary Education Teaching
Telecommunication
• Pedagogy
• Forestry and Sustainable Natural Resources
• Labor Relations and Human Resources
• Geomatic Engineering and Topography
• Social Work
• Software Computer Engineering
• Tourism (Associated Center)
• IT Engineering
• Tourism
• Marine Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nautical Engineering and Marine Transportation
• Industrial Chemistry
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Bilingual itineraries of the University of Oviedo
More info: http://www.uniovi.es/en/estudios/grados • Chemical Engineering
16 Academic information
Since 1987, the University of Oviedo participates in the Erasmus Program of the EU,
exchanging students, teachers and staff. It has sent more than 7.000 students to
more than 400 European universities, and received an equal amount from them.
The University of Oviedo has more than 100 bilateral agreements with foreign universities
most of them in Latin America, but also in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and
Oceania. In addition, the university participates in several multilateral programs
promoted by the UE, the Spanish Government, the Pricipality of Asturias and various
private sponsors.
Offer of bilingual itineraries of the University of Oviedo
Starting in 2011-2012 the University of Oviedo will offer bilingual itineraries in fourteen
degrees and 60 masters’ degrees with English teaching. This means that at least credits
of these degrees will be taught in English. That makes a total of 203 subjects taught in
English, which may also be taken (in some cases more) by international students. The list
of bilingual degrees is shown below:
• Business Administration and Management

Bachelor´s degrees
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Electronic Engineering and Automated Control
• Economics
• Accounting and Finance
• Trade and Marketing
• Tourism
• Chemistry
• Industrial Chemical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mining and Energy Resources
• Geomatic Engineering and Topography
• Forestry and Sustainable Natural Resources

More information: http://www.uniovi.es/en/estudios/grados/idiomas 17

 18 Academic information

International Graduate Centre

The International Graduate Centre (IGC) is the backbone of postgraduate education at the
University of Oviedo. It constitutes one of the principal structural elements of the Campus of
International Excellence.

The IGC coordinates the whole offer of graduate studies of the University of Oviedo, available
in all branches of knowledge:

• Masters degrees: all the programmes are adapted to the European Higher Education Area
and include International Master´s Degrees (among these we offer six Erasmus Mundus
Master Courses); Interuniversity Master´s Degrees and Professionally-oriented Master´s
Degrees. Currently we offer thirteen Master´s Degrees taught totally or partially in English.

• PhD Programmes: PhD studies are intended to provide students with an advanced training
in research techniques. They may include courses, seminars and othes activities aimed at
research training.

• University of Oviedo Certificate Courses and Continuing Education: the specific courses of
the University of Oviedo complement the set of official curricular courses and form altogether
a structure of advanced learning and training courses which shape that specific, modern and
flexible profile of the Universtity.

The University of Oviedo has made a commitment to renewing its offering of postgraduate
courses focussing on multidisciplinarity, mobility, flexibility and cooperation with institutions
and companies. Indeed, the Centre is set to encourage cooperation among universities and
promote internationalization, bilingualism and the participation and commitment of the
business sector.

Contact information
Historic Building. Plaza de Riego, 4 Entresuelo. 33003 – Oviedo
Telephone: 985 10 49 17 / 18
Fax: 985 10 49 59
infopostgrado@uniovi.es - http://cei.uniovi.es/postgrado
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offer of Master's Degrees

focus on the development of the required skills of the student for their professional
career of choice.

Humanities
Arts and
ERASMUS MUNDUS

INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
INTERUNIVERSITY

ERASMUS MUNDUS

sciences
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
INTERUNIVERSITY
INTERUNIVERSITY
INTERUNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL

Bilingual itineraries of the University of Oviedo

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offer of Master's Degrees

ERASMUS MUNDUS
Sciences
Health

ERASMUS MUNDUS
ERASMUS MUNDUS

ERASMUS MUNDUS

Engineering and
Architecture
INTERUNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
Legal Sciences

INTERUNIVERSITY

INTERUNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL

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24 Academic information

The educational offer of the University of Oviedo includes degrees, masters and Ph.D.
programmes, some of them taught entirely or partially in English. Webpage:
http://www.uniovi.es/estudios

Academic Calendar
The academic year in the University of Oviedo starts around the first fortnight of
September and finishes in July of the following year, with three holiday periods:
Christmas, Easter and summer.
Terms:

• First semester: From the second week of September until mid

December. Period of examinations: December & January.

• Second semester: From the 3 rd week of January until mid May.

Period of examinations: From the 1st week of May until the end of May.
The second fortnight of June - beginning of July there is a special session of examinations,
for those subjects that have not been passed in the corresponding examination
sessions
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Teaching methods
The University of Oviedo forms part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
In 2009 it adopted the Bologna Plan, which mandated a series of reforms in the
academic system:
• Issuance of the European Diploma Supplement (DS),
• Implementation of graduate and postgraduate Degrees adapted to the EHEA.
• Establishment of a common credit system: ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
• Promoting mobility.
• An emphasis on cooperation in curriculum development.

The educational model of the University of Oviedo is based on the student’s learning,
taking into account the student’s workload: theoretical and practical classes, effort
devoted to study and exams. Almost all Degrees include internships in companies or
institutions, to reinforce the employability of university studies.
Students who have taken their evaluation tests get a numerical mark with a decimal.
Professors can award outstanding students with Honors. The number of Honors awards
cannot exceed the 5% of the students registered in a subject in the academic year.

Grading sistem
The equivalence of the marks in the Spanish grading system (10 points) corresponds to
the following ETCS marks:

9,5-10 Sobresaliente A (EXCELLENT)

Grading
system
9-9,4 Sobresaliente B (VERY GOOD
7-8,9 Notable C (GOOD)
6-6,9 Aprobado D (SATISFACTORY)
5-5,9 Aprobado E (SUFFICIENT)
4-4,9 Suspenso F (FAIL)
0-3,9 Suspenso FX (FAIL)

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student facilities
Student ID card
This card provides proof of the enrolment in the University of Oviedo and gives access to
different university services. Foreign students may apply for this card at the international
relations office or on line:
http://www.uniovi.es/recursos/tarjeta

Libraries
This service is made up of the Main Library, and other libraries in campuses, faculties,
polytechnic schools and university institutes. The complete list of titles is available from
the terminals you can find in every library of the University, which are connected to the
database of the University Library. For further information
http://www.uniovi.es/gobiernoservicios/buo

Internet

In every Faculty or School you have free access to computers for personal or academic
activities, depending on the legislation in each centre. In all the university facilities you can
find Wi-Fi in the common areas.
If you log in Uniovi Directo (http://directo.uniovi.es/), you will have access to information
and specific processes related to teaching (curriculums, subjects, timetables...) and to
communicate with other people.
The University of Oviedo has a Virtual Campus with material to support classroom teaching:
http://www.uniovi.es/recursos/campusvirtual

libraries
internet

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Language courses
The University of Oviedo, through La Casa de las Lenguas, offers an intensive course on Spanish
language (intermediate and advanced) for those international exchange students interested, which is
given in different campuses (El Milán, El Cristo in Oviedo and in Gijón), two hours a day for four
weeks. These classes are completely financed by the University of Oviedo, so students only have to
pay for the registration fees and the issuance of the Diploma.

Students may also attend translation classes: English-Spanish, French-Spanish, Italian- Spanish and
German-Spanish. These courses are held in the Campus of El Milán from October to January, and
from February to the end of May.

The University of Oviedo is also an Official Test Centre of D.E.L.E. (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign
Language) issued by the Ministry of Education and the Instituto Cervantes. The exams are on May
and November
http://lacasadelaslenguas.uniovi.es/

The University of Oviedo also offers a Course on Spanish Language and Culture for
Foreigners. The programme allows students to improve their linguistic knowledge while attaining
knowledge of Spanish Culture and Society. These programmes are complemented by several activi-
ties such as watching Spanish films, literary competitions, photographic competitions, workshops and
open days of Spanish Culture and Society, visits to places of interest, both artistic and sight-seeing.

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32 international programmes
Since 1987, the University of Oviedo participates in the Erasmus Program of the EU,
exchanging students, lecturers and staff. It has sent more than 7.000 students to
more than 400 European universities, and vice versa.
The University of Oviedo has signed more than 150 bilateral agreements with foreign
universities, most of them in Latin America, but also in Europe, North America, Africa,
Asia, and Oceania. In addition, it collaborates in different multilateral programmes
nanced by the EU, the Spanish Government, the Principality of Asturias and various
private sponsors.

The “a-dUO” programme

The objective of the “a-dUO” programme is to help international students when
they get to Asturias and to the University of Oviedo. In order to do so, an
international student is assigned to a Spanish student from the same campus, to
promote his/her integration into the city and University life. To enrol in the
programme they must simply fill out a short form available at:
whttp://www.uniovi.es/internacional/extranjeros/planifica/aduo and they will
get an email with the instructions and the name of their helper.
The Tandem Programme
Tandem learning means two people of different mother tongues collaborate in the
learning of each other’s language: getting to know more about the other person,
his/her language and his/her environment. The University of Oviedo organises
registration at the beginning of November so foreign and Spanish students can
meet throughout the course. The most common languages are German, English,
French and Italian.
For each language, there is a supervisor who provides help in language tuition and
those that are interested may obtain a certificate for their participation. Those
willing to take part in this programme should contact the Vice-Chancellor for
Internationalization and Cooperation Development , where they will be given
detailed information and help in finding a Tandem partner.
More info: http://www.uniovi.es/estudios/idiomas/programatandem

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Accommodation
The Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Postgraduate Studies provides support in
looking for accommodation. Housing application is available before you arrive to Oviedo at
the website of the University of Oviedo:
http://www.uniovi.es/en/vida/alojamiento
vicinter.accom@uniovi.es

There are 3 different types of accommodations

• Accommodation with families

• Residence Halls
• Rented flats shared with other students
The price for a room in a shared flat goes from 200 to 250€ a month, whereas
staying with a family may cost around 600€, in a single room with laundry and food
included in the price. Renting a two room furnished flat can be approximately 600€.
The University of Oviedo has three Residence Halls. The price per person in a single
room is about 399€ a month. The price per person for a double room could be 311€
without food.
Meals
In the five Campuses of the University of Oviedo, the cafeterias offer very economical
snacks and meals for about 4-6 euros. You can also find lots of restaurants downtown that
offer a great variety of typical Asturian dishes from 8 euros.

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canoening
swimming
Sports and leisure activities

sailing
yoga...
Sports, recreation and culture
The University of Oviedo offers a great variety of
activities related to sports, recreation and
culture. To join these activities you must register
at the Sports Service Offices (Valdés Salas s/n.
33007 Oviedo. Tel: +34 985109589, at the College
of Industrial Technical Engineering, fourth
module, Lower floor, Campus of Viesques in
Gijón. Tel: +34 985182272, or at the Polytechnic
School of Mieres, Tel: +34 985458190). Some of
the available activities are: aerobics, keep-fit gymnastics, bodybuilding, yoga,
swimming, canoeing, sailing, skiing, mountain climbing, dancing, climbing, soccer,
athletics, fencing, diving, tennis and judo.

For further information visit:

http://www.uniovi.es/vida/deporte

The University of Oviedo also organizes cultural activities (University Choir,

University theatre, concerts, cultural events) as well as leisure activities (University
parties) that you may find at: http://www.uniovi.es/vida/cultura and on
Facebook (Oviedo University Extension)

dancing.....
athleticcs
climbing
tennis
judo

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Facilities for students with special needs
The University of Oviedo has a specific Office devoted to people with special needs (ONEO).
ONEO offers assistance and support to the students who have special educational needs in
order to help them with access and inclusion in different academic, cultural and sports areas
of the university life.

ONEO
González Besada, 1st floor, 33007 –Oviedo
Email: oneo@uniovi.es
Tel.: +34 985 102922
Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 15.00

University Choir
With a tradition spanning nearly a century, the Oviedo University Choir is one of the few choirs
that interpret Spanish Golden Age polyphony. Most of its members are students, who can apply
for specific tuition grants convened by the University.

University Extension Classrooms

Within its range of non-official studies, over the past few years the University of Oviedo has
implemented a new programme of free thematic classrooms open to the general public,
bringing culture closer to society.
The programme for these classes changes every year and, in some cases, different themes
are offered each semester:

• Theatre Classroom
• Pop-Rock Music Classroom
• Music Classroom: Opera and Zarzuela
• Oviedo Group Latin American Music Classroom: (AMIGO)
• Reading Classroom: Prose
• Reading Classroom: Poetry
• Debating Classroom
• Law Classroom
• Archaeology Classroom

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The Principality of Asturias

It has approximately 1 million and one hundred thousand inhabitants, living in 78 different
municipalities, being Gijón, Oviedo and Avilés the most populated.
The city of Oviedo is the capital of the Principado, and it is the main point for
administrative, political, business and cultural matters in the region. Most University
centers are located in Oviedo.
Gijón is situated in the middle of the Asturian Coast. It is a dynamic and tolerant city and it
is the centre for industry and services, with the marina, ve beaches, an intense cultural
life and many museums and sports facilities.
Avilés, is another important town centre in the region, where we can nd the Niemeyer
International Cultural Centre, designed by the well-known Brazilian architect Oscar
Niemeyer. Its historic area is one of the most relevant areas of the region and it was
recognized as Complex of Historical-Artistic Monuments in 1955.
The climate, mainly Atlantic, with mild temperatures and heavy rain all year long, makes it
easy to have rich and varied vegetation. The natural heritage of the region is one of its
main attractions: almost one third of the Asturian territory has been recognized as
Protected Natural Area, which is the largest one in Spain.
Apart from the natural beauty of the Asturian Coast, the little villages of the area, like
Cudillero, Luanco, Llanes or Castropol, have a great cultural and historical value.
There is also a great variety of wonderful beaches.
Food in Asturias is included in the well-known Mediterranean Diet,
considered to be Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Asturian
cuisine is one of the most relevant ones in the country and it combines the
quality of raw materials with the professionalism of the cooks following
traditional recipes.
Asturias is culture, nature and gastronomy, and, as the astronaut John
Glenn said in the Prince of Asturias Awards ceremony: “it’s the best kept
cuisine

secret in Europe”.

useful information
http://www.holidaysasturias.com/

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Cost of living
The monthly expenses of a university student may go from 500 to 600 euros including
accommodation, food and transport. It is advisable to open a bank account and to use a
credit card.

Opening a bank account

There are a great number of banks that have branches throughout the region,
so you can choose the one that suits you better. Note that banks are only
open in the mornings from 8.00 to 14.00, even though some of them are open
one evening a week as well.
You may find special conditions for students (younger than 30) in some banks,
which may include transactions without commissions. Don’t forget to request
information about this when you open your account. Finally, make sure you
take into account the commissions for each transaction, annual maintenance
fees, the cost of a debit/credit card, the possibilities of on-line banking and
the location of cash points.

Estimated prices:

estimated
prices
1 loaf of

French bread: 0,95 ¤

1 dozen eggs: 1,90 ¤

1 litre of milk: 1 ¤

1 Coke: 0,50 ¤(market)

1 kg of potatoes: 0,70 ¤
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Medical facilities
All medical centres are clearly identified by a red cross in all the city guides. Check the
nearest clinics to the place where you live. To see a list of medical centres in the Principado
de Asturias visit:
http://www.centrosdesalud.net (See Province of Asturias)

• EU students
Citizens of EU countries, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland, may be assisted
by the social security service during their stay in Spain, being entitled to
the same health care benefits as Spanish citizens. You must request the
European Health Card in your country of origin, and submit the original
document and a copy, together with the passport or ID to any social
security centre in Spain. For further information related to your
medical insurance contact The National Institute of Social Security,
Santa Teresa de Jesús n.º 8 and 10, 33005 Oviedo. Tel: +34 985107800
or visit : www.seg-social.es
• Non-EU students
Students arriving from countries outside the EU may only have medical
assistance if there is a reciprocal agreement with Spain: Andorra
(indefinite duration), Chile (2 years maximum), Brazil (1 year maximum),
and Ecuador (1 year maximum). In their case, they must request the
appropriate form demonstrating the right to medical assistance from the
competent institution from their country of origin and submit the original and a
copy to any social security centre
Insurance
Foreign students whose insurance does not offer sufficient coverage, should obtain
a private health insurance.

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 46 Useful addresses useful information
Foreign Consulates in Asturias Transport
• How to get to Asturias
Chilean Consulate
Camino Quiñones, 513, nº 8, 33203 Somió, Gijón. Italian Consulate • By air
Consul: Manuel del Castillo Rodríguez Apto. correos 2082, 33004 Oviedo.
Asturias airport is located in Santiago del Monte, 47 km. away from Oviedo
Tel: 985 196 592. Mobile phone: 630 977 411 Consul: Paolo Ercolani
and 40 km. from Gijón. There are connecting flights to Madrid, Barcelona,
Email: consuladochile.gijon@gmail.com Tel: 985 965 974. Mobile phone: 680 155 013
London and Paris. Website of the airport: www.aena.es
Email: paolo.ercolani@yahoo.es
Colombian Consulate Flights are connected to a bus service that takes you to Oviedo, Gijón and
C/ Asturias, 11, 1º , 33004 Oviedo. Mexican Consulate Avilés. For timetables and fares: www.alsa.es. Taxis approximately cost 53€
Consul: Enrique Roces y Roces Cabrales, 20, 4º izq, 33201 Gijón to Oviedo, 45€ to Gijón and 23€ to Avilés.
Tel: 985 356 223 Consul: María del Carmen Vigil Pérez
Tel: 985 349 117. Mobile phone: 670 208 871 • By train
Czech Consulate
Email: consuladomex@hotmail.com There are train stations in Oviedo, Gijón, Avilés and other Asturian towns.
C/ Muñoz Degrain, 2, oV: 1, 33207 Oviedo.
Consul: Amalio García Martínez Moroccan Consulate Website of Renfe: www.renfe.com
Tel: 985 275 058: Mobile phone: 616 770 512 P.I. Espíritu Santo, Edificio ALSA p: 5, 33010 Oviedo. • By bus
Email: oviedo@honorary.mzv.cz Consul: Jacobo Cosmen Menendez
Tel: 985 207 333 There are bus companies that connect Asturias to Spanish and foreign cities.
Dutch Consulate
Email: yperea@cmc21.es Website of Alsa: www.alsa.es
C/ Cabrales, 20, Entlo., 33201 Gijón.
Consul: Juan Alvargonzalez Figaredo Moroccan Consulate • By car
Tel: 985 341 132 Marqués de San Esteban, nº 1 p: 7, 33206 Gijón. Coming to Asturias from France and the East, take the highway E70. Coming
Email: admon@alvargonzalez.com Consul: Benito Fernández Manovel from Madrid, take the highway A6.
Finnish Consulate Tel: 985 341 025
C/ Cabrales, 20, Entlo. 33201 Gijón. Peruvian Consulate
Consul: Romualdo Alvargonzález Marqués de Teverga, 17, 7º B, 33005 Oviedo.
Tel: 985 319 193 Consul: Javier Junceda Moreno
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Email: info@alvargonzalez.com Tel: 985 966 263. Mobile phone: 648 817 982
French Consulate Email: consuladoperuasturias@juncedaymedina.com

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Swedish Consulate ur flat, if you gave any.
C/ Claudio Alvargonzález, 2, 33201 Gijón. • Collect the deposit of yo
the country.
local authorities to leave
Consul: Sofia Paquet Álvarez Garaya, 13, 1º Dcha., 33206 Gijón.
ements with the
Tel: 985 350 400 Consul: Casimiro González Ayesta • Make the necessary arrang
Email: gijon@paquet.com Tel: 985 354 643
ary.
Hungarian Consulate Email: cayesta@casimirovelasco.com • Give books back to the libr
Camino de Quintueles 1290 ,33203 Gijón.
Consul: Guillermo Toth Vezendi • Close your bank account.
Tel: 985 339 114. Mobile phone: 635 848 849
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