UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia is a private Catholic university in Murcia, south-east Spain, with a campus in a restored monastery. It is best known for sport sciences, health, business and engineering, with English-taught programmes and strong links to elite sport. Choose it for a Spanish university degree with a sporting focus in a sunny region.
Murcia, Spain
Official website: ucam.edu
1996 in Murcia
Home to many Olympic and elite athletes through its sports programme
Los Jerónimos, a restored 18th-century monastery
€8,000 – €14,000
All students, bachelor's and master's programmes
€8,000 – €11,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ucam.edu before you apply.
BSc Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BA Business Administration (English)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
Master in High Performance Sport
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 85
Sport sciences and support for elite athletes.
Campus in a restored monastery near Murcia.
English-taught options in business and health.
Graduates work in sport, health, business and education across Spain and Europe.
Sport alumni join clubs, federations and performance centres.
Non-EU graduates may apply for a Spanish job-search residence permit.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The main Los Jerónimos campus sits just outside Murcia in a historic monastery with modern teaching buildings and sports facilities.
Murcia is a sunny city in south-east Spain with low living costs, a historic centre and Mediterranean beaches about 45 minutes away.
Admission letter from UCAM
Proof of funds for living costs
Private health insurance valid in Spain
Medical certificate
Police clearance certificate
Valid passport and visa application form
UCAM accepts applications on a rolling basis until places fill. Non-EU applicants should apply by spring 2027 for September or October entry to leave time for the Spanish student visa.
Bachelor's programmes start in September and most master's programmes start in October.
You need a Spanish student visa. Apply at the Spanish consulate with your admission letter, proof of funds, health insurance, a medical certificate and a police clearance. After arrival, apply for a foreigner identity card (TIE).
Sport sciences, business administration in English, the MBA and high-performance sport are popular. English-taught programmes need IELTS 6.0-6.5; Spanish-taught programmes need Spanish at B2.
UCAM offers some scholarships, including for athletes. Ask the international office about current awards.
