Flats, rooms and residences near the UCO

The University of Córdoba is perfect for students as it provides high-quality education, and facilities throughout the city and welcomes students from all over the world. Additionally, it is an affordable option for Erasmus as the cost of living in the city is not too high and allows students to make the most of their experience. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the institution so that you can easily find student accommodation near the University of Córdoba.

Flats and spare rooms for students near the University of Córdoba

If you want to look for a flat, room, or residence near UCO, first you need to determine which of the campuses you are going to. Once you have done this, you can consider which are the best neighbourhoods to live near the university, in the area that is most convenient for you.

Where is the University of Córdoba located?

The faculties of this institution are spread across four different campuses:

Campus Centro

As its name suggests, this campus is located in the centre of Córdoba, in the neighbourhood of La Magdalena. It is composed of modern and ancient buildings, including the Carmelite convent of the city, which has a beautiful 17th-century baroque cloister. The following faculties are taught here:

• Law and Economic and Business Sciences

• Labour Science

• Philosophy and Letters

Menendez Pidal Campus

Located south of the centre of Córdoba, in the Parque Cruz Conde neighbourhood, it is very close to the Guadalquivir River and the Córdoba Zoo Conservation Center. This is mainly the UCO Health Sciences Campus, although it houses the following faculties:

• Medicine and Nursing

• Educational Sciences and Psychology

• Labour Science

Rabanales University Campus

This is the largest campus of the University of Córdoba. The positive thing is that it can be reached by train or bus, taking approximately 15 to 25 minutes. The following faculties and institutes are located here:

• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Faculty of Sciences

• Higher Technical School of Agricultural and Forestry Engineering (ETSIAM)

• Higher Polytechnic School of Córdoba (EPSC)

Belmez Campus

This is the campus that is furthest from the centre of Córdoba, as it is located in the town of Belmez. It has the Belmez Higher Polytechnic School, which is attached to the UCO as another teaching centre.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the UCO

We tell you which are some of the neighbourhoods that should be taken into account when looking for accommodation near the university:

Córdoba Centre

Córdoba's centre has a lot of history and stands out for having a great daytime and nighttime atmosphere, making it a good place to live if you are a student or young professional. Additionally, the UCO Campus Centro is right there, so you can consider the areas of La Magdalena, San Lorenzo, and Santa Marina.

Las Margaritas and Cercadilla-Medina Azahara

These two neighbourhoods are a few minutes' walk from the centre of Córdoba and are close to the city's main station, from where trains and buses leave to reach the Rabanales University Campus.

Poniente Sur (Vista Alegre, Parque Cruz Conde and Ciudad Jardín)

The suburban area composed of the different neighbourhoods of Poniente Sur is very convenient if you are going to the Menéndez Pidal Campus of the university. The cost of rent here is usually more affordable than in the city centre, although it also has easy access to it. Additionally, you will be able to enjoy various natural areas, restaurants, and leisure places.

Student residences near the UCO

The University of Córdoba has an accommodation service for those students who are looking to live in a residence hall or university residence during their studies. It currently works with three residences (Lucano University Residence, Belmez University Residence, and University College Residence) and there are waiting lists, so it can be very difficult to find accommodation in them.

Erasmus in the University of Córdoba

We tell you some facts you have to keep in mind when making your mobility in this institution:

• As a UCO student, you will be able to benefit from various discounts in the city, such as public transport and different monuments.

• A good way to get around the city is by bike, taking into account that there are bike lanes available to easily reach the different faculties of the institution. We suggest that you join the "A la UCO en Bici" program or that you purchase a second-hand bike when you arrive in the city.

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