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Facultade de Ciencias do Mar (Universidade de Vigo)

Spain

Address: Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, s/n, 36310 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain

Marine Sciences, Oceanography

The Faculty of Marine Sciences of the University of Vigo (UVigo), located on the Vigo campus, is a leading center for studies in oceanography, marine biology, and marine environmental science in Spain. It is a core part of the Campus do Mar (International Campus of Excellence).

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Bioengineering, Chemistry, Ecology and Sustainability, Geotechnics, Marine Science, Physics

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

Part of UVigo, member of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) and Campus do Mar. Strong collaborations with marine research institutes (e.g., IIM-CSIC, CETMAR) and the maritime sector.

Research:

Research in physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography, marine biodiversity, aquaculture, fisheries management, marine pollution, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

100

Current students***:

600

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

3000

Pros

Highly specialized and internationally recognized faculty for marine sciences, benefiting from its coastal location and International Campus of Excellence status. Strong research focus.

Cons

Very specialized focus, appealing to students dedicated to marine studies.

Best For

Students passionate about oceanography and marine sciences, seeking specialized education with strong research and international connections.

Aquaculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life Impact, Sustainability Metrics, Sustainable Practices

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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