University of Granada facts for kids
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Universidad de Granada
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| Latin: Universitas Granatensis | |
| Motto | Carolus Romanus Imperator Semper Augustus Hispaniae Rex Fundator Universitatis Granatensis, 1531 |
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Motto in English
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Charles I, Roman Emperor always Augustus, King of Spain and founder of the University of Granada, 1531 |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1531 |
| Founder | Emperor Charles V |
| Endowment | 395,663,000 € |
| Rector | Pedro Mercado Pacheco |
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Administrative staff
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3,400 |
| Students | 60,000 |
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Granada, Andalousia
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| Colours | Red |
| Affiliations | Coimbra Group, UNIMED |
| Website | www.ugr.es |
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The University of Granada (Spanish: Universidad de Granada, UGR) is a large public university located in the city of Granada, Spain. It was founded in 1531 by Emperor Charles V. With over 60,000 students, it is the fourth largest university in Spain. Besides Granada, UGR also has campuses in Ceuta and Melilla.
The university's Center for Modern Languages (CLM) welcomes more than 10,000 international students every year. In 2014, students from other countries voted UGR the best Spanish university. It is excellent in many areas, from old languages to computer science. It is also known as one of the most important old universities in Europe.
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A Look at the University's History
In 1526, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V started a college in Granada. Here, students learned about logic, philosophy, theology, and canon law (church law). On July 14, 1531, Pope Clement VII officially allowed a new university to be created. This new university had departments for theology, arts, and canon law. This event marked the beginning of the University of Granada.
This is why the university's motto is "Universitas Granatensis 1531". Its official seal uses the coat of arms of its founder. This seal shows the imperial double-headed eagle and symbols of the Spanish kingdoms.
The main office of the University of Granada is in the Royal Hospital of Granada. This building was also opened in 1526 during Emperor Charles V's rule. Today, it is a protected historical site in Spain.
New facilities include the Granada Health Science Technological Park. This park has areas for teaching, health care, and research. It also helps new businesses grow. The CSIC institution in Spain is also part of this project.
University Rankings and Achievements
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| ARWU World | 201-300 (2023) |
| CWTS World | 261 (2023) |
| QS World | 403 (2023) |
| THE World | 601–800 (2023) |
| USNWR Global | 313 (2023) |
Many reports show that the University of Granada is among the top five best universities in Spain. It is number one for studies in Translation and Interpreting. It is also considered the best in Spain for Computer Science Engineering. UGR produces a lot of scientific research. It ranks high nationally and is one of the best universities in the world for computing and mathematics.
What You Can Study: Schools and Faculties
UGR has 5 Schools, 22 Faculties, and 116 Departments. These are groups that teach and research specific subjects. They are located across five different campuses in Granada: Centro, Cartuja, Fuentenueva, Aynadamar, and Ciencias de la Salud. There are also two more campuses in Ceuta and Melilla, which are Spanish cities in Northern Africa.
Main Campuses and Study Areas in Granada
- School of Building Engineering
- School of Architecture
- School of Civil Engineering
- School of Information Technology and Telecommunications
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Sport Sciences
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Political Science and Sociology
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Labour Studies
- Faculty of Communication and Documentation
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Psychology
- Faculty of Social Work
- Faculty of Translation and Interpreting
Campuses in Ceuta and Melilla
- Campus in Ceuta:
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Education and Humanities
- Campus in Melilla:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Education, Economy and Technology
- Faculty of Nursing
The University of Granada also offers many advanced programs. These include Master's Degrees and Doctorate Programs. They are designed to fit the European model of learning.
Learning Languages at UGR
The UGR started welcoming students from other countries in 1992. This happened when the School for Languages (Centro de Lenguas Modernas) was founded. By 2009–2010, about 5,000 international students were studying there. This included students from the Erasmus programme in the European Union. The CLM works with 20 universities and study abroad groups in the U.S. and Canada. This helps bring North American students to UGR. Some of these partners include the American Institute For Foreign Study and Arcadia University.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many notable people have studied at the University of Granada. Here are a few:
- Francisco de Paula Martínez de la Rosa: A Spanish leader and writer.
- Julián Sanz del Río: A thinker, lawyer, and teacher who brought new ideas to Spain.
- Pedro Antonio de Alarcón y Ariza: A writer, journalist, and politician.
- Nicolás Salmerón y Alonso: A former President of the First Spanish Republic.
- Manuel Gómez-Moreno Martínez: An expert in old history and art.
- Francisco Javier Simonet y Baca: A historian who studied the Middle East.
- Federico Olóriz Aguilera: A doctor, scientist, and expert in crime.
- Angel Ganivet: A Spanish writer and ambassador.
- Fernando de los Ríos Urruti: An important politician during the Second Spanish Republic.
- Niceto Alcalá-Zamora: A former President of the Second Spanish Republic.
- Melchor Almagro San Martín: A writer, diplomat, and politician.
- Francisco Villaespesa Martín: A modern poet.
- Alejandro Sawa: A writer known for his unique style.
- Blas Infante: Known as the father of Andalusian nationalism.
- Melchor Fernández Almagro: A writer, historian, and journalist.
- Federico García Lorca: A famous Spanish writer and poet.
- José Fernández Montesinos: A literary expert and university professor.
- Américo Castro: A historian and literary expert.
- Frederick Forsyth: A British author.
- Juan Francisco Casas: A Spanish artist.
- José de Salamanca: A Spanish businessman and politician.
- Joaquín Sabina: A famous poet, singer, and composer.
- Juan Carlos Rodríguez Gómez: A literary expert and professor.
- Antonio Carvajal Milena: A poet and university professor.
- Luis Lloréns Torres: A poet from Puerto Rico.
- Antonio Muñoz Molina: A writer and former director of a Spanish cultural center in New York.
- Pablo Heras-Casado: A Spanish music conductor.
- Andrés Neuman: A Spanish-Argentine writer and journalist.
- Gabriella Morreale de Escobar: A chemist and medical researcher.
- Ana M. Sanchez: A physicist and expert in microscopy.
- Antonio Vidal-Puig: A medical doctor and scientist.
- Juan Pizarro Navarrete: A doctor and politician.
In Spanish: Universidad de Granada para niños
