The Faculty of Geology is located in an imposing building designed by the Asturian architect Ignacio Álvarez Castelao, on the Llamaquique Campus in Oviedo. Its privileged location, in the centre of a very rich and interesting region from the geological point of view, allows easy access to incomparable locations for their didactic interest for the learning of Geology. Its teaching plan places special emphasis on geological training in the field and a high percentage of the teaching consists of field practices. The faculty offers the Geology degree, created in 1958, and the official master’s degree in Geological Resources and Engineering Geology.

The professional opportunities for future geologists are related to fields such as: petroleum research, mining, studies for civil works, hydrogeology, environment, geological infrastructure, geological risks, coastal studies...