Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain • Founded 1992 • World Rank #1149
Overview
Established in 1992, the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Francisco de Vitoria University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Madrid (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Community of Madrid.
This institution also has a branch campus in Pozuelo de Alarcón. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) is a medium-sized coeducational Spanish higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion.
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 32-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UFV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
Below: the academic-side numbers and recognition that shape Universidad Francisco de Vitoria's reputation. Recognition and accreditation are distinct — recognition is government-level, accreditation programme-specific.
Academic Structures
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria's academic backbone. Endowed schools (named after donors) may differ from general units in funding levels, scholarships available, and curriculum focus.
Unit 7 items
- Faculty of Communication, Media and Design
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Experimental Sciences
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Social, Economic and Juridical Sciences
- Polytechnic School
Degrees
Also Dual degrees (Law and Business Analysis; Law and International Relations...)
Doctoral 6 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Aesthetics
- Biotechnology
- Engineering
- History
- Medicine
- Philosophy
Other 21 programs
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking
- Bilingual and Bicultural Education
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Clinical Psychology
- Criminology
- Finance
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Secondary Education
- Spanish
- Vocational Education
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministerio de Universidades, España.
Communication Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Educational and Psychology (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Experimental Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law and Business Administration (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Cooking and Catering
- Criminal Law
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Law
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Polytechnic (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Computer Engineering
Programs Offered
Every programme Universidad Francisco de Vitoria offers, searchable by name and grouped by level. Pathway programmes leading from foundation to bachelor entry are sometimes listed separately from full degree programmes.
Bachelor's Degree
84 programmes
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria's 84 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte Applied Professions & Services 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Farmacia Medicine & Health 300 credits On-campus
Grado en Nutrición Humana y Dietética Medicine & Health 240 credits Online
Grado en Psicología Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Marketing Business & Management 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Arquitectura Engineering & Technology 330 credits On-campus
Grado en Comunicación Digital Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits Hybrid
Grado en Criminología Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Gastronomía Applied Professions & Services 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Creación y Narración de Videojuegos Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Educación Primaria Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Biomédica Medicine & Health 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Relaciones Internacionales Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Dirección Internacional de Negocios / Bachelor in International Business Management Business & Management 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Economía y Finanzas Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Trabajo Social Applied Professions & Services 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas Business & Management 240 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Periodismo y Filosofía / Grado en Política y Economía Journalism & Media 480 credits Online
PCEO Grado en Relaciones Internacionales (plan nuevo) / Grado en Filosofía, Política y Economía Social Sciences & Education 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Derecho / Grado en Criminología Social Sciences & Education 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Psicología / Grado en Criminología Social Sciences & Education 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y dirección de empresas / Grado en Marketing Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual / Grado en Publicidad, Ideación y Comunicación de Marcas Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Análisis de Negocios / Business Analytics / Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Ingeniería en sistemas industriales / Grado en Ingeniería en industria conectada Engineering & Technology 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Humanidades / Grado en Filosofía, Política y Economía Humanities & Cultural Studies 480 credits Online
PCEO Grado en Análisis de Negocios/Business Analytics / Grado en Ingeniería Informática Computer Science & IT 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Derecho / Grado en Dirección Internacional De Negocios/International Business Management Law 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y dirección de empresas / Grado en Derecho Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Periodismo / Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual Arts, Design & Architecture 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y dirección de empresas / Grado en Relaciones internacionales Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Bellas artes / Grado en Diseño Arts, Design & Architecture 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y dirección de empresas (plan nuevo) / Grado en Marketing Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Relaciones Internacionales / Grado en Humanidades Social Sciences & Education 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Dirección Internacional De Negocios/International Business Management / Grado en Relaciones Internacionales Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Ciberseguridad / Grado en Análisis de negocios Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Periodismo / Grado en Relaciones internacionales Journalism & Media 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Derecho / Grado en Relaciones internacionales Law 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Ingeniería Matemática / Grado en Ingeniería Informática Computer Science & IT 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Publicidad / Grado en Marketing Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Ciencias de la actividad física y del deporte / Grado en Fisioterapia Medicine & Health 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Diseño / Grado en Publicidad Arts, Design & Architecture 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Relaciones Internacionales / Grado en Filosofía, Política y Economía Social Sciences & Education 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual / Grado en Publicidad Arts, Design & Architecture 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Análisis de Datos y de Negocios / Grado en Dirección internacional de Negocios / International Business Management Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Publicidad, Ideación y Comunicación de Marcas / Grado en Marketing Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Periodismo / Grado en Humanidades Journalism & Media 480 credits Online
PCEO Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas / Grado en Psicología Social Sciences & Education 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Diseño / Grado en Publicidad, Ideación y Comunicación de Marcas Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Derecho / Grado en Relaciones internacionales (plan nuevo) Law 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (plan nuevo) / Grado en Gastronomía Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Análisis de Datos y de Negocios / Grado en Ingeniería Informática Business & Management 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Análisis de Negocios/Business Analytics / Grado en Derecho Law 480 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Biotecnología / Grado en Farmacia Natural Sciences & Mathematics 540 credits On-campus
PCEO Grado en Periodismo (plan nuevo) / Grado en Comunicación audiovisual Journalism & Media 480 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería de Sistemas de Inteligencia Artificial Computer Science & IT 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Educación Infantil Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Derecho Law 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería en Industria Conectada Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Odontología Medicine & Health 300 credits On-campus
Grado en Biotecnología Natural Sciences & Mathematics 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Diseño Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Análisis de Datos y de Negocios Business & Management 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Educación Social Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Gestión de la Ciberseguridad Computer Science & IT 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Matemática Natural Sciences & Mathematics 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Bellas Artes Arts, Design & Architecture 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Fisioterapia Medicine & Health 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Comunicación Global Journalism & Media 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Biomedicina Natural Sciences & Mathematics 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Mecánica Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Genética Natural Sciences & Mathematics 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Periodismo Journalism & Media 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Enfermería Medicine & Health 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ficción y Narración Humanities & Cultural Studies 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Humanidades Humanities & Cultural Studies 240 credits Online
Grado en Ingeniería Informática Computer Science & IT 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Terapia Ocupacional Medicine & Health 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería Física Natural Sciences & Mathematics 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Medicina Medicine & Health 360 credits On-campus
Grado en Filosofía, Política y Economía Social Sciences & Education 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Publicidad, Ideación y Comunicación de Marcas Business & Management 240 credits On-campus
Grado en Ingeniería en Sistemas Industriales Engineering & Technology 240 credits On-campus
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
22 programmes
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria offers 22 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.
Máster Universitario en Acompañamiento Integral Social Sciences & Education 60 credits Online
Máster Universitario en Criminalística Applied Professions & Services 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales Applied Professions & Services 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Atención Temprana Social Sciences & Education 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Humanidades Humanities & Cultural Studies 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en acceso al ejercicio de la Abogacía y la Procura Law 104 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada en Cuidados Críticos, Urgencias y Emergencias Medicine & Health 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria Medicine & Health 90 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Profesor de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato, Formación Profesional y Enseñanzas de Idiomas Social Sciences & Education 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Psicopedagogía Social Sciences & Education 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada en el Cuidado Integral al Final de la Vida Medicine & Health 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Industrial Engineering & Technology 120 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Dirección de Personas y Comportamiento Organizacional Business & Management 60 credits
Máster Universitario en Terapias Avanzadas en Biomedicina Natural Sciences & Mathematics 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Bioética Humanities & Cultural Studies 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Enseñanza Bilingüe/Bilingual Education Social Sciences & Education 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Producción y Realización en Radio y Televisión Arts, Design & Architecture 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Acción Política y Gestión Pública Business & Management 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Enseñanza de Español para Extranjeros Social Sciences & Education 60 credits Hybrid
Máster Universitario en Bioinformática y Análisis de Datos Biomédicos Natural Sciences & Mathematics 60 credits On-campus
Máster Universitario en Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada en Salud Escolar Medicine & Health 60 credits
Máster Universitario en Dirección y Gestión para la Calidad de Centros Educativos Business & Management 60 credits Online
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
4 programmes
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria delivers 4 programmes at doctoral level for graduates committed to advancing the frontier of their discipline through original inquiry.
Programa de Doctorado en Biotecnología, Medicina y Ciencias Biosanitarias Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Programa de Doctorado en Ingeniería Industrial e Informática Engineering & Technology
Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias de la Salud y Deporte Medicine & Health
Programa de Doctorado en Humanidades: Historia, Filosofía y Estética Humanities & Cultural Studies
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Below is a five-step path through the application process at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, useful for first-time applicants and international students.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria's catalogue includes 110 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Universidad Francisco de Vitoria's admissions process.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Submit your completed application through Universidad Francisco de Vitoria's official website at www.ufv.es. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +34 913510303. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Quick reference for Universidad Francisco de Vitoria: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
When was Universidad Francisco de Vitoria founded?
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria was established in 1992 (approximately 34 years ago).
In which city is Universidad Francisco de Vitoria?
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is based in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain.
What is Universidad Francisco de Vitoria's control type?
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria operates as a private institution.
How many students study at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria?
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria has approximately 7,000-7,999 students.
Where does Universidad Francisco de Vitoria stand in university rankings?
It ranks #1149 globally and #40 in Spain.
What programmes are available at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria?
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria offers doctoral programmes.
What is Universidad Francisco de Vitoria's religious tradition?
Yes, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is affiliated with Christian-Catholic.
How many faculties does Universidad Francisco de Vitoria have?
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is organised into 7 academic units across its disciplines.
Who recognises Universidad Francisco de Vitoria?
Yes, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is recognised by Ministry of Universities.
How do I find Universidad Francisco de Vitoria online?
The institution's website is www.ufv.es.
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