Student review [#2664]
at Universidad de Oviedo

It is difficult to sumarize 6 years in a paragraph. The University is quite large for a small region like Asturias, which makes it a good place to study abroad. Its facilities are alright; they have (depending on the campus) big classrooms and good laboratories. There are several aspects I would recommend to consider if you are studying engineering, as I did, in the University of Oviedo:

Pros:
-The professors, especially the younger ones, are usually motivated and will make your learning process easier. And even with the not so motivated ones, you can go to their office anytime and they will help you if they can.
-I was skeptical about the knowledge acquired during the years, but it turns out it is more than alright. The effort done by the professors usually pays off.
-The University life and campuses are nice places and you will feel very comfortable with your mates.

Cons:
-The University itself does not have a lot of money, and the money they have is spent sometimes absurdly. Every now and again they invest in making the campuses “more beautiful” instead of investing in research.
-You might find some old-school professor (so-called dinosaurs) that makes you learn things that you do not find useful in a way that makes it more difficult.
-Most of the courses are evaluated “the Spanish way”: the exam has a huge percentage of the mark and you need to pass it to pass the subject. Your everyday work has very little impact in the mark.

As for the degree, I found the master’s way more useful. During my last year of masters we were 9 in the classroom, and the University also provided an internship. It was, by far, the year I learnt the most – a really positive experience that helped me a lot in my professional career.