The University of Oviedo receives more than a thousand foreign students every year. It is a sought-after destination and highly valued by international students thanks to the academic prestige enjoyed by the institution.
Accommodation for foreign students
The accommodation options for students at the University of Oviedo are multiple and adjusted to different budgets and lifestyles. A small region like Asturias offers the university community a high quality of life and more affordable accommodation and living costs than those of the big cities.
Halls of Residence and Residence Halls
The University of Oviedo offers its students two exceptional halls of residence and residence halls to ensure a comfortable and fully integrated stay in university life.
The University of Oviedo offers its students two exceptional halls of residence and residence halls to ensure a comfortable and fully integrated stay in university life. In Oviedo, on the Catalanes Campus, there are the Colegio Mayor San Gregorio, the Colegio Mayor América and the Altamira Residence Hall, the latter for visiting professors and postgraduates. They are in privileged surroundings with large green areas in front of the Winter Park, and with university sports facilities nearby, as well as being close to the historic centre of the city. The halls of residence offer the best accommodation with cleaning service, meals, wifi connection for all members of the University Community, as well as for students, teachers and administration and services staff from other Universities that belong to eduroam.
On the Mieres Campus, , the university residence offers modern accommodation, with 112 beds in rooms and studios. The building, which has library services, computer room, self-service restaurant and wifi in all areas, is located next to the teaching, research and sports facilities of the campus, a few minutes from the city centre and just in front of the bus station.
For more information about these residences, please contact us by e-mail at infocolegios@uniovi.es by telephone on 985 10 95 65 / 985 10 95 12.
Homestay Programme for international students enrolled in Spanish courses at La Casa de las Lenguas
Moving to another country involves a drastic change of environment and customs. International students enrolled in Spanish courses at La Casa de las Lenguas of the University of Oviedo have the option of being hosted by an Asturian family during their stay in Spain. The International Relations Office provides guidance to students seeking accommodation.
Flats or rooms available for rent: https://sies.uniovi.es/alojamientos-jsf/web/login.faces
Other options
In addition to the above options, different institutions and city councils have specific accommodation options for students, such as Fundoma or Gijón City Council. In the latter case, the municipality offers a series of accommodation options and grants, especially for long-term stays.
