Universidad a Distancia de Madrid facts for kids
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| Type | Private University, Virtual |
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| Established | 14 June 2006 |
| Founder | Roque de las Heras |
| Affiliation | European University Association |
| President | Arancha de las Heras |
| Rector | Eugenio Lanzadera |
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Academic staff
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264 (PDI) - 2022/23 |
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Administrative staff
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92 (PAS) |
| Students | 18.623 (2022/23) |
| Undergraduates | 3.753 |
| Postgraduates | 4.341 |
| 89 | |
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Other students
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10.440 (Own degrees) |
| Address |
Carretera de La Coruña, km 38,500, vía de servicio, n.º 15, 28400
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Spain
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| Language | Spanish language |
| Website | www.udima.es |
The Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA) is a private university in Community of Madrid, Spain. It teaches students online using computers and the internet. UDIMA offers many courses, including bachelor's degrees and master's degrees. It is located in the town of Collado Villalba.
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About UDIMA University
UDIMA was approved by the Madrid Assembly in 2006. It grew out of the CEF - Centro de Estudios Financieros, which started in 1977. UDIMA became Spain's third online university and the first private one.
Teaching at UDIMA began in the 2008-2009 school year. It started with five main courses: Law, Business Administration, Labour Sciences and Human Resources, Psychology, and Tourism.
How UDIMA Grew
Between 2014 and 2015, the university changed its structure. It created five main departments called faculties. By the 2020-21 school year, UDIMA offered sixteen bachelor's degrees.
It also had 30 university master's degrees and one doctorate program. UDIMA works with companies to offer many other special courses.
Quality and Recognition
UDIMA's courses are checked by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA). This agency makes sure the courses are good quality. UDIMA is also part of the European University Association. This means it connects with other universities across Europe.
What UDIMA Teaches
UDIMA is divided into four faculties, a technical school, and an associated center. These parts offer different types of degrees. Students can study for bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctorates.
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Faculty of Economics and Business Studies
- Faculty of Health and Education Sciences
- Faculty of Legal Sciences
- School of Technical Sciences and Engineering
- Hygiea Associated Centre
Besides regular degrees, UDIMA also has over one hundred special courses. These are often created with companies or offered during summer. The university also has a Language Institute for learning different languages.
How Students Learn
UDIMA uses an online teaching method. This fits within the EHEA agreement, which helps universities across Europe work together. Students learn through digital tools, online classrooms, and one-on-one help from teachers.
Learning Materials
The university has many learning resources for its students. It has over 335,000 online books and articles. There are also 15,686 physical books and journals. UDIMA uses over 3,000 online classrooms and 11 blogs to help students learn.
Research and New Ideas
UDIMA is active in research and innovation. During the 2020-21 school year, it worked on 45 research projects. These projects involved 20 different research teams. The university has also published many articles in science journals.
Working with Others
UDIMA has agreements with many public and private groups. For example, it works with the University of Guadalajara in Mexico. This agreement, made in 2018, helps with teaching and research exchanges.
UDIMA has signed 96 international agreements with other universities. It also has 75 Erasmus+ agreements, which help students study abroad. The university is part of 4 international networks.
Important Agreements
In 2021, UDIMA signed several important agreements:
- An agreement with the Instituto Cervantes for student internships.
- A deal with the government of the Dominican Republic. This helps train their security forces in criminal analysis.
- An agreement with the Official College of Doctors of Madrid for free courses.
- A partnership with the Spanish National Organisation for the Blind (ONCE) for student internships.
Finding a Job After Studying
UDIMA helps its students find jobs after they graduate. It has an employment platform that connects students with companies. This platform is part of the Grupo CEF-UDIMA Employment and Entrepreneurship Department.
In 2020, this job platform helped with 2,314 job offers. It also managed 874 internship opportunities. Many students found internships, both as part of their course and extra. The platform also gave job advice to 725 students.
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In Spanish: Universidad a Distancia de Madrid para niños
