Universidad Francisco de Vitoria is a Christian institution that draws its inspiration from the principles of the Gospel, the true source of human revolution. We actively promote a youthful and creative pastoral ministry that seeks to awaken the religious question within each individual through various initiatives, events, and programs.

The UFV is a reality born from the experience of the international Regnum Christi movement, which has created an open space where all ecclesial sensitivities can work in communion towards building university life. Thus, on our Campus, we find not only people from different groups, movements, or associations within the Church but also individuals of other beliefs, religions, or views on the meaning of life, all of whom are welcome if they wish to join wholeheartedly in this university project of seeking truth and goodness.

We believe in a human revolution founded on the newness of Christ, on the greatness of His message and His presence in every age. He teaches us how to be truly human in the circumstances we encounter.

We consider ourselves Catholics passionate about reality, about the human being and their culture, with a deep affection for individual freedom, knowing that this is a fundamental aspect of Christianity. We aspire to be a community that is trusting, welcoming, and joyful, dedicated with intelligence to the development of students and society, in an environment that fosters the growth of inner life, where the Christian message can be understood and deepened.

Currently, our students and faculty already enjoy the fruits of this approach to the world: a broad and varied education in the Humanities that is integrated into all UFV degrees, postgraduate programs, and training cycles, where we strive to understand and convey what university education entails, what it means to be a person and how one flourishes, how to embrace and pursue truth, goodness, and the meaning of life, as well as an appreciation for History, Literature, Art, and beauty.

We understand that openness to transcendence has the capacity to expand the horizon of reason and the various sciences, allowing for a better understanding of reality and fostering encounters and fraternity.

Our educational model is our way of expressing who we are and what we aim to contribute as a higher education institution. Its dynamism is centred on the relationship that emerges from the encounter between teacher and student, and between both of them and reality. This model influences our teaching methods, how we design curricula, and the organisation and management of UFV at every level.

Through our “Educate to Transform” model, we seek to embody UFV’s mission within the field of higher education, following a framework composed of five levels: educational, pedagogical, didactic, curricular, and organisational.

We view the university as a living reality, which is why we propose a model that sets out a path to be continually discovered and refined through constant dialogue with life, with the aim of driving human revolution.

«The person is a relational being: the experiences and lived lives of others can serve as guidance and reference. Knowing how to mentor is an art; knowing you are being mentored is a gift. This is something we have observed for over 30 years.».

Maleny Medina,
Director of the UFV Mentorship Institute.

At UFV, every student is unique. Discovering, valuing, and developing one’s own gifts and qualities is a task that only the individual can accomplish, but it cannot be done alone. Mentorship is part of our culture, central to the mission we feel called to, and is the vocation that sets us apart.

We have a unique Mentorship Programme for our students, where, through self-reflection, engagement with their mentors, and interactions with others, they can discover the meaning of their actions, how these connect to their education, and how they can contribute to society as professionals. This programme is supported by a dedicated team of 300 accredited mentors, who guide and support students throughout their educational journey.

«To ‘see the world through another’s eyes’means to mature, the ultimate goal of any educational plan. To see it through the eyes of the patient, the client, the student, the defendant, the listener, the person. This perspective makes us more understanding of fragility and brings us closer to wisdom.».

Teresa López Monje,
UFV University Outreach Department.

In all UFV degree programmes, we integrate student participation in a Social Action programme, which is complemented by mentorship and the Social Responsibility course during the second year. Together, these form a holistic approach with three dimensions: practical, personal, and academic. As a result, UFV has earned the Newman Accreditation as a Socially Responsible University, achieving the highest score in all parameters assessed in social responsibility.

We aim to extend the Human Revolution to all of society, impacting approximately 12,000 people each year—children, the sick, the elderly, and migrants—through agreements with over 170 institutions.

For many students, this experience, along with other integral education opportunities (culture, sports, or student societies), makes their time at UFV a defining period in their lives and motivates them to reflect on their own professional vocation.

By “Expanded Reason,” as understood by Benedict XVI, we refer to a reason that seeks to truly understand its surroundings, encompassing all aspects of reality through a harmonious synthesis of knowledge that integrates theology and philosophy.

At UFV, we view the university as a place where students learn to think, connect ideas, and synthesise knowledge, expanding their horizons and beginning to engage with the big questions.

A professor of Expanded Reason, in both teaching and research, is not only an expert in their field but also consistently considers four fundamental questions: the anthropological, the epistemological, the ethical, and the question of meaning.

We promote networking and collaboration with professors from other universities in both research and teaching, as well as in curriculum design. For this reason, our Expanded Reason Institute annually organises a training course for university professors. The aim is to reflect, both individually and as a community, on the ultimate purpose of university work and how to incorporate the four fundamental questions into teaching and interactions with students and researchers. This reflection is an ongoing process.

«I meet up with my friends, we arrange to study or work on a project, there are plenty of places to eat, outdoor communal spaces, I can go swimming or do other sports, attend a lecture, take part in a play, go to driving school… But above all, there’s life beyond classes, so much life!».

Marta Villagrán,
2nd Year Nursing Student.

Our campus is designed to make our students’ university years a truly life-enriching experience, creating an environment of community and activity.

In constant expansion, 2023 saw the inauguration of the School of Engineering, and in 2024, the construction of UFV’s new university chapel was completed, along with a new building (CRAI) equipped with classrooms, study rooms, a library, and research areas, as well as expanded spaces for socialising, events, and sports.

UFV also includes the Francisco de Vitoria Hall of Residence, which, through its educational programme, promotes community living and a vibrant collegiate dynamic among students.
Additionally, the globally renowned Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School has its Madrid campus at UFV. Every year, hundreds of students train in our facilities to become distinguished professionals, ready to work in the finest kitchens in Spain and around the world.

The UFV Campus is accessible via various sustainable mobility options, including express bus routes and a car-sharing app.