UNIVERSITIES

The IMATEC study programme will be taught at three partner universities in the three European Union countries. 
Get to know University of Chemistry and Technology Prague in Prague, Czech Republic, University of Oviedo in Oviedo, Spain, and Åbo Akademi University in Turku, Finland.

University of Chemistry and Technology Prague

Prague, Czech Republic

The University of Chemistry and Technology, with its excellent international reputation and state-of-the-art equipment, opens up opportunities for every student to participate in top scientific projects and research. Students of UCT Prague gain hands-on practical skills which are a ticket to prestigious, well-regarded employment offers in the Czech Republic, their home country and abroad.

Thanks to the personal approach, we are a university with a family atmosphere and with a strong relationship between teachers and students. Thanks to this, UCT Prague ranks among the 400 best universities in the world (according to the QS ranking: World university ranking 2021).

ACCOMMODATION

UCT Prague offers affordable accommodation in two dormitories with capacity of 1500 places. The dormitories are located in the southern part of Prague, district of Chodov. The rooms are equipped with basic furniture, two neighboring rooms share a bathroom, a toilet, and a small corridor with a fridge.

For more information and photos visit the website:
www.vscht-suz.cz/en/accommodation/about-halls-of-residence/

LIVING IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, charms visitors and expats with its architecture, excellent public transport and quality of life the most. In 2022, Prague ranked as the sixth best city in the world in Time Out magazine’s 2022 Index of the best cities in the world to live in, it was voted the world’s third most beautiful city in this year’s Index.

Students mostly appreciate the punctuality and reliability of the public transportation system, and they are also amazed at how clean the city is. It is highly recommended to learn a few Czech words because trying to speak the difficult Czech language will always warm the hearts of Czechs and make them more open. 

Cost of Living in Prague:
www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Prague

University of Oviedo

Oviedo, Spain

The University of Oviedo is a public institution of higher education and research in the Principality of Asturias. With over 400 years of history, it offers a full range of undergraduate degrees adapted to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in all branches of knowledge and postgraduate degree programmes in collaboration with national and international universities and more than 250 companies.

Teaching takes place on seven campuses spread over the central region of Asturias: Oviedo (El Cristo, El Milán, Llamaquique, Catalanes and Oviedo-Centre), Gijón and Mieres, in addition to offering various university services in Avilés. In 2010, it carried out an ambitious process involving the merger of centers linked to the Campus of International Excellence and has been set as an example of best practices for Spanish universities. As a result, the University has 16 Faculties and Schools, four affiliated institutions and the Professional School of Physical Education and Sports Medicine. Moreover, the International Center for Postgraduate Studies manages the Master’s Degrees and PhD Programmes.

The IMATEC Master’s Degree will take place in the Faculty of Chemistry, located in Campus del Cristo, Oviedo. 

ACCOMMODATION

The University of Oviedo can help you to find suitable accommodation and in general to plan your stage with us.

There are 4 different types of accommodation: accommodation with families, residence halls, flats shared with other students and renting a room/flat. Most of the students decide to rent a shared flat as it is the cheapest and easiest option.

Should you have further doubts do not hesitate to contact us!
infoerasmusmundus@uniovi.es

For more information and photos visit the website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZitZAuwdPkE 

LIVING IN OVIEDO, SPAIN

Oviedo is the capital city in the Principality of Asturias (Northern Spain). The Old Town is full of pretty plazas and narrow streets, with a rich cultural and artistic legacy. The City is very clean (voted as one of the cleanest cities in Spain for many years), one of the safest cities in Spain and everything is accessible on foot.  

Located on the northern coast of Spain, Asturias is one of those amazing places that often gets overlooked, yet has so much to offer the visitor. The wonderful surroundings of the main cities will leave you astonished. The warmth of its people is legendary.

The natural surroundings of the main cities are something to pay attention to. You can go skiing in the morning and be on the beach in the afternoon. It is a hikers’ paradise, with tons of mountain walking routes to do and so on.

Some international travellers’ and students’ comments will help you to make up your opinion about us.

Cost of Living in Oviedo:
www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Oviedo

Åbo Akademi University

Turku, Finland

Åbo Akademi University is the Swedish-language multidisciplinary academic university in Finland. We offer both undergraduate and graduate studies to some 5 500 students on two campuses, in Turku and Vaasa. Alongside our internationally renowned research and education, we endeavour to enhance diversity, inclusion, equality and sustainability.

With a history of over 100-years of research and education in chemical and process engineering, Åbo Akademi University is a forerunner in the field. We pride ourselves on our strong ties to industry and our ambitious goal to drive the change for a CO2 neutral and zero waste industry and society. We believe our future is in our experts, which is why our teaching is aligned with our research.

In Turku, the Åbo Akademi University campus lies in the heart of the old part of the city. With more than 35 000 students, the city offers an exciting environment for students to enjoy a vibrant student life filled with memorable student traditions.

ACCOMMODATION

Degree students coming to the Åbo campus shall contact the Student Village Foundation, an independent foundation, that provides housing for students in Turku. Universities in Finland are not responsible for the accommodation of students. Students must apply themselves for housing before arrival.

For more information visit the website:
https://www.abo.fi/en/study/already-in/housing/

LIVING IN TURKU, FINLAND

Located on the southern west coast of Finland, Turku offers many opportunities for international students who are looking to explore. The famous archipelago lies just outside the city and from the port located close to the city students can easily visit the Åland Islands and Stockholm. Because of its close proximity to Helsinki (the capital of Finland) and the city’s airport, travelling internationally is also convenient.

In addition to being the gateway to the Finnish archipelago, Turku is the oldest city in Finland. The Aura River that flows through the city is surrounded by historical sceneries and is a popular route for students to bike or walk to walk to campus.
Read more about Turku here.

Cost of Living in Turku:
www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Turku

Partner Institutions
  • ORLEN Unipetrol
  • CASALE
  • European  Federation  of Chemical Engineering (EFCE)
  • Czech Society of the Chemical Engineering (ČSCHI)
  • Gobierno del Principado de Asturias
  • Fundacion Cotec
  • Ranido, s.r.o.
  • Raisio Group
  • Bayer Hispania
  • COGERSA
  • University of New York in Prague
  • Instituto de Investigaciones en Catálisis y Petroquímica (INCAPE)
  • Universidad del Litoral (UNL)
  • Nanyang Technological University Singapore
  • National Taipei University of Technology
  • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  • Griffith University
  • Leipzig University
  • The University of Oklahoma
  • University of Conception
  • Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
  • University of Waterloo
  • al-Farabi Kazakh National University
  • Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid
  • National Scientific and Technical Research Council 
  • Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie
  • National University of Laos
  • Tunghai University
  • Xiamen University Malaysia
  • University of Stavanger
  • ORLEN UniCRE
  • UJV Nuclear Research Institute
  • Institut Cirkularni Ekonomiky ZU
  • Chemical Association of the Czech Republic
  • CTP SusChem
  • Czech Technology Platform Plastics
  • Czech Biofuels Technology Platform
  • Arnika –Toxics and Waste Programme
  • KU Leuven
  • Shanxi University