The University of Granada (UGR) was founded in 1531, succeeding the Madrasah founded in 1349 by Yusuf I, the Sultan of Granada. As such, it is considered one of the most important universities in the world in terms of its historical importance.
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About
History
The Universidad de Granada, founded in 1531, continues a long teaching tradition, the roots of which can be traced back to the madrasahs of the last Nasrid Kingdom.
Education
- Our University is committed to quality in higher education and it aims to guarantee, improve and be accountable for this, both to our University Community and to society in general, in relation to its services, teaching staff and qualifications.
- A wide variety of Bachelor Degrees,Master and Doctorate Programs are offered by the University of Granada.
Research
Research Institutes
- Instituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra
- Instituto Andaluz Interuniversitario de Criminología
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación "Carlos I" de Física Teórica y Computacional
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación de Biotecnología
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación de Desarrollo Regional
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación de Neurociencias "Federico Olóriz"
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación del Agua
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación de Estudios de las Mujeres y de Genero
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación de la Paz y los Conflictos
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación de Migraciones.
Career
- At the UGR we are thoroughly committed to helping you improve your employment prospects and providing you with key employment support services. We are also strongly committed to forging lasting ties between our institution, society, and local and regional economies, acting as intermediaries between all stakeholders involved.
- The University itself is the biggest local employer, accounting for 3.3% of all employment. Over the past number of years, the UGR has created over 79 spin-off companies - a clear indication of its innovative entrepreneurial role, both nationally and internationally.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
201
2018
201
2017
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
311 -1
2019
310 6
2018
316
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
511 -16
2019
495 6
2018
501
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
601
2019
601 -100
2018
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Support Service (Servicio de Asistencia Estudiantil or SAE) works to provide students with fundamental support services and to assist them in the resolution of diverse issues which can affect them while undertaking their studies. We provide information such as legal advice (in university and non-university related matters), personalized guidance on financial support services, public transport discounts, subsidized accommodation, healthcare assistance requests for students from non-EU countries, national mobility programmes, services for the disabled and obtaining your student or staff ID.
Housing services
Granada is a city where thousands of students live. the University of Granada has an Accommodation Management Office that will offer you various alternatives: high schools, university residences, student flats, accommodation with elderly people and hostels or boarding houses.
Library services
Students and researchers attending the UGR can choose to participate in courses and workshops organised by the UGR library. The range is extensive and in some instances the courses and workshops can count as ECTS Credits.
ICT services
The University of Granada has free Wi-Fi access throughout all its campuses, faculties and premises. The E-Administration system allows you to carry out different administrative processes online from any computer, including acces to teaching and learning platforms, pay-checks, grades, reports, applications, research tools, registering official documents, reservation of sports facilities etc.
Student Life
Campus life
Our teaching centres (faculties and schools) are located in five different campuses (Centro, Cartuja, Fuentenueva, Ayadamar and Ciencias de la Salud). The University of Granada also has headquarters in Ceuta and Melilla, both with their own campuses.
Sports facilities
Through the Sports Activities Centre ( CAD ) You have access to all kinds of sports and leisure activities: athletics , swimming , hiking , mountain- climbing , skiing, biking, canoeing ... as well as first- class sports facilities and the opportunity to Participate Numerous in competitions and courses . The university Also has agreements With Several private gyms in the city , offering you excellent discounted rates .
Student clubs
The aim of the center is inter-university cooperation and awareness development and training of volunteer within the university community and developing programs to correct inequalities and social gaps in the immediate surroundings.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It is a great University with a very friendly vibes and cultures.
Granada, my love
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Granada is a great meeting point for international students because of thousands of exchange students who go there every year. The locals there have a really great and relaxed attitude. It's close to the sea and the mountains and with the tapas, partys, offered trips and lovely people I couldn't imagine a better place for an exchange year
Best study year
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Living here gave me an opportunity to get out of the place where I've always lived and to grow getting in contact with a new culture. Having to find my way to live in a new place abroad helped me knowing myself and improving some aspects of my character. I like the organization of the Univerity of Granada, the services and the respect they have here for the students and...
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