Program Overview
Important Note
[Spain Offers import] Application fee (raw): Normal €150 Transfer students €390 additional prescription fee Deposit refund: In case of visa rejection Full Refund (administrative fees are non-refundable) Age limitation: At least 18 years old Accreditation: Spain, Europe, US, Egypt, Turkey, Iran
The UCAM International Football Team is a 10-month immersive program based in Murcia, Spain, designed for athletes seeking to combine elite football training with higher education. Players train daily under a professional Spanish football methodology alongside UCAM Murcia CF, while concurrently completing a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or language preparatory program. The dual-pathway curriculum focuses on high-level athletic development, tactical understanding, and academic excellence, equipping players to reach their maximum potential on and off the pitch. The program emphasizes a professional sports lifestyle, providing access to world-class high-performance facilities, specialized coaching, sports physiotherapy, and personalized nutrition. Student-athletes gain real-world competitive experience through federated league matches and benefit from comprehensive university accommodation. Participants leave the program having significantly elevated their football skills while securing an accredited university education, preparing them for advanced pathways in professional sports, sports management, or their chosen academic fields.
Core Curriculum
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
1Academic
- • EU/IB/Agreements: Obtain access credential via UNED. • All Other Countries: Request homologation via Spanish Ministry of Education. • Legalization (Hague Countries): Must have the Hague Apostille on transcripts and diploma. • Legalization (Non-Hague): Required stamps from Ministry of Ed, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Spanish Consulate. • Translation: Must be in Spanish by an official sworn translator or Spanish Embassy. • Scanned biopage of your valid passport. • High School academic transcript, Diploma and national exam result slip. • Statement of Purpose/Motivational Letter. • Curriculum Vitae.
- Minimum GPA: 0.5
2Language
- TOEFL iBT Score 72 – 94 IELTS Score 5.5 – 6.5 DUOLINGO 100
- IELTS: 5.5
- TOEFL: 72
- Duolingo: 100
Required Documents
Scanned biopage of your valid passport.
High School academic transcript
Diploma and national exam result slip
Statement of Purpose/Motivational Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Additional Information
- Age requirement: 18+
- Interview required
Scholarship Options for This Program
Accommodation Options
On-Campus Housing Options
UCAM Student Housing manages nineteen residences and student apartment blocks across the Murcia, Cartagena and Madrid campuses, including Residencial Los Jerónimos next to the main campus, Residencia Micampus, the GURU apartment network and Unity CoLiving. Prices run from roughly EUR 200-400 a month for a shared place up to more than EUR 1,000 for a studio or en-suite room, with typical single rooms in shared flats around EUR 500 a month. Bookings and viewings are handled through the university's housing service and its partner Spain Housing.
Important Information
- • Accommodation fees are paid per semester or academic year
- • Room allocation is subject to availability
- • Prices may vary and should be confirmed with the university
- • Deposit may be required upon check-in
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications open
Cost Breakdown
* Additional costs may include accommodation, visa, and living expenses
Why Choose This Program?
Internationally recognized degree
Experienced faculty members
Career development support