How to get to my faculty in Cordoba
The Erasmus Cordoba programme, a phenomenon that has revolutionised the educational experience of thousands of European students, offers young university students the opportunity to live a unique experience abroad. However, beyond the classrooms and textbooks, there is one key challenge that every Erasmus student must tackle with dexterity: getting to the faculty from different parts of an unfamiliar city. This seemingly simple act of urban navigation becomes an essential element for academic success and satisfaction in this exciting educational adventure.
Although nowadays we have mobile applications such as GPS with which we can find out how to get there in less than a minute, sometimes this information is somewhat confusing and difficult to interpret. That said, throughout this article we are going to tell you how you can get to each of the UCO departments from the centre and from the Ciudad Jardín area, as these are the two highest points of student concentration in Cordoba.
Universities in Cordoba
FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS
(Plaza del Cardenal Salazar, 3)
This University is located in the historic centre of Cordoba, specifically, in the area of the Jewish Quarter, so public transport cannot access this area. We recommend that, whether you live in the centre or in Ciudad Jardín, it is best to walk, as it will take you no more than 10-20 minutes. However, if you don’t feel like walking, and you live in a more distant area, you can take bus lines 2, 5, 6 and 7, and get off at “…”.Glorieta de la Cruz Roja» or «Glorieta de la Media Luna», depending on the direction of the road. From there, you will barely have to walk 5 minutes. More information here.
FACULTY OF LAW
This university is slightly closer to the centre than to Ciudad Jardín, but still, it is not close to either. From the centre of Cordoba it is usually about a 20 minute walk; but if you live in Ciudad Jardin, it is best to take the bus, unless you want to walk for about 40 minutes. You can take Line 7 at Plaza de la Costa del Solto get there, getting off at “Campo Madre de Dios” on the outward journey and taking the bus for the return journey at the stop “Virgen Milagrosa 2º D.C”. More information aquí.
FACULTY OF LABOR SCIENCES
This flat is located between Avenida de Ollerías and Los Jardines de la Merced (Colon Gardens), an excellent and relatively central location. If you live in the city centre you will have no problem walking there, it will only take you 5-10 minutes. From Ciudad Jardin, you can take the Line 7 from Plaza de la Costa del Sol, and get off at «Ronda de los Tejares (C/ Caño)» and cross the gardens to reach the University (about 5 minutes). More information here.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCIENCES AND PSYCHOLOGY
(Avenue. San Alberto Magno, s/n)
This faculty is a bit far from the main areas, especially from the centre, but you can take Line 2 at the stops. «Colón Norte», «Ronda de los Tejares (12 de octubre)» or «Ronda de los Tejares (Gran Capitán)». You can also take Line 5 at the stops «Gran Capitán» or «Ronda de los Tejares (Gran Capitán)». Line 5 also passes through Ciudad Jardin and can take you to the university. You can take it at the stop«Avenida del Aeropuerto 1ª». To get off, do it at the last stop: «Hospital Reina Sofía» and walk for about 5 minutes to reach the university. More information here.
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND NURSING
The University of Medicine is close to the University of Education Sciences, so you can take Lines 2 or 5 at the same stops as mentioned above, but you will have to get off at «Colegios Mayores D.R. Sofía». To come back, take the bus at the opposite stop, «Colegios Mayores». More information here.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
(C/ Escritor Castilla Aguayo, 4)
From Ciudad Jardin, you will have to walk to the stop “Glorieta Media Luna” to take Lines 2 or 5 and get off at “Doctor Julián R. Martín”, and walk for approximately 2 minutes to the faculty. You can also take the same buses if you live in the Centre, at the stop “Ronda Tejares (Gran Capitán)” or, if it suits you better, at the stopRepública Argentina (Gasolinera). More information here.
RABANALES UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
As it is a university campus, it is located in the outskirts of Cordoba, so to get there, you will have to go by car or use public transport. The best option is to take a train directly from the station, as they are inexpensive and depart every half hour. But, if you prefer the bus, you can take the M-220 line from the Cordoba Bus Station (is located opposite the train station). to come back, take the same bus at the stop “Campus Universitario Rabanales”. At the stop “Colón Este” you can take Line E that will lead you to the same place, or Line RB, also at the same stop. More information here. If you want to know all about the timetable and prices of trains to Rabanales Campus, click here.
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