The University of Cantabria’s governing board approved three recent undergraduate degree programs and a dual-degree pathway in civil engineering this morning, expanding the institution’s academic offerings for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The new degrees will focus on International Project Management in Civil Engineering, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics and Occupational Therapy, according to a statement released by the university. The governing board also approved the weighting criteria for the University Entrance Exams (PAU) corresponding to the new programs.
The degree in International Project Management in Civil Engineering will be offered by the School of Civil Engineering, while the degree in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics is being launched by the Faculty of Economics and Business. The Faculty of Health Sciences will offer the new Occupational Therapy degree through its affiliated center, Gimbernat Cantabria.
In addition to the new programs, the university will offer a dual-degree program allowing students to simultaneously pursue a degree in Civil Engineering and the new International Project Management in Civil Engineering. This program will initially be limited to 20 new incoming students in the 2026-2027 academic year, according to the university.
The governing board also approved modifications to the curriculum of the Speech Therapy degree, completing the process of adapting all undergraduate degrees to Royal Decree 822/2021.
The university also agreed to increase the number of places available in the dual degree program in Law and Business Administration and Management, responding to demand from previous years.
Regarding postgraduate studies, the University of Cantabria will move the opening of admission and pre-registration processes for many Master’s programs to March, aiming to facilitate academic planning for students.
The governing board approved the academic calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year, maintaining a structure similar to the current year. Classes for the first semester will begin on September 7th and end on December 15th, while the second period will run from February 3rd to May 20th. The institution plans to establish a working group to analyze potential modifications, based on a study of academic data and indicators and their administrative and teaching implications.
The board also approved an update to the Anti-Fraud Measures Plan, within the framework of internal control and regulatory compliance policies. The annual report from the Commission for Coexistence was presented during the session, detailing the consolidation of the body in managing university conflicts, in accordance with Law 3/2022 on university coexistence and the institution’s own regulations.
According to the report, 2025 saw a prioritization of mediation and restorative solutions in conflict resolution, as well as clarification of internal procedures to define cases to be processed through disciplinary channels, particularly regarding academic fraud. The Commission also conducted training and best practice exchange activities, including the “Mediation and University Coexistence” workshop, and defined new lines of action for 2026 aimed at strengthening its operation and visibility.
