- Outstanding biomedical research against cancer resistance.
- Flexible access to college degrees and competitive prices.
- Creation of the Sports Science Research Institute.
- Recognized job placement and good institutional economic health.
The University of Vigo It is experiencing a period of remarkable dynamism, combining important scientific advances with new academic initiatives and outstanding accessibility for students. Currently, the Vigo-based institution stands out both for its research and structural growth, as well as for offering one of the most affordable university options in Spain, accompanied by high job placement rates.
The panorama in the UVigo It is characterized by its firm commitment to cutting-edge science, educational innovation, and the creation of access opportunities for future university students, as well as the launch of strategic projects that strengthen its position at the national and regional levels.
Advances in research: new mechanisms against cancer
The scientific team of the Center for Research in Nanomaterials and Biomedicine (Cinbio) from the University of Vigo, led by Dr. Maria Mayan, has made public a significant discovery in the fight against resistance to cancer treatments.
After more than seven years of work and the collaboration of twenty European centers under international funding, researchers have described the role of connexin 43 when it comes to stopping the ability of tumor cells to repair themselves DNAThis advance, collected in the prestigious magazine Nature Communications., opens the door to new therapies against tumors with mutations in the gene BROTHER, common in melanoma and certain colon, breast and lung cancers.
The team has also devised an innovative therapeutic strategy to introduce this protein into the nucleus of tumor cells using nanovesicles as personalized vehicles. This line of work is already protected by patent and, if translated into clinical practice, could significantly improve treatment efficacy and patient quality of life.
New institutes and reinforcement of strategic areas
The university cloister of the University of Vigo has given the go-ahead to the creation of the Institute for Research in Sports Sciences (Incide), which will be based at the Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences on the Pontevedra campus.
This new center aims to become a benchmark in research on physical exercise, health, and physical education, promoting the transfer of knowledge to the social and sports world. Under the coordination of distinguished professors and the involvement of a multidisciplinary team, the Incidence It starts with eleven priority lines, from elite training to the epidemiology of physical activity and the analysis of sports emergencies.
The institute, which will be the first research institute on the Pontevedra campus and the fifth at the university, has a strategic plan for the period 2025-2029 that seeks to position Galicia as a driving force of innovation and training in these disciplines.
Access to university degrees and enrollment
The latest publication of cutoff marks from the Galician Interuniversity Commission confirms that All undergraduate degrees at the University of Vigo have places available. for new students, unlike other Galician universities where many degrees have closed registration in the first call.
Through these actions, the UVigo It stands out as the only Galician institution that offers maximum flexibility in accessing its academic offerings. Students have a deadline to formalize their enrollment and apply for highly sought-after degrees such as Aeronautical Engineering or the various technological, scientific, and humanistic branches.
As for costs, the institution maintains some very competitive prices, ranking as the second most affordable public university in Spain, with an average of €11,99 per credit—second only to the University of Santiago de Compostela. Furthermore, the Xunta (regional government) subsidizes tuition fees for those starting their studies for the first time or maintaining good academic performance, further lowering the financial barrier.
Job placement, research and financial stability
Graduates of the University of Vigo, especially in technical and engineering areas, enjoy the better job placement rates Among Galician institutions, both in terms of the number of permanent contracts and salaries and social security contributions. The percentage of graduates employed full-time and with stable contracts exceeds the national average, placing the Vigo institution as a benchmark for employability in the region.
In terms of research, UVigo leads Galician scientific production in terms of publications of excellence, impact, and patent applications, as well as in the volume of funding obtained for projects. These results reinforce its position as a driving force for research and training.
On the other hand, the University of Vigo shows strength in the management of its resources, closing the last fiscal year with a surplus of 3,6 million euros, the highest of the three Galician public university institutions, demonstrating balance and a sustainable financial policy compared to other universities in the region.
Its consolidation as a benchmark for innovation, research, and university training in Galicia is reflected in its commitment to accessibility, academic excellence, and the high employability of its graduates, underpinned by responsible management and a firm commitment to science and social development.
