University of León facts for kids
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Universidad de León
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| Motto | Universitas legionensis |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1979 |
| Endowment | € 97 million |
| President | Juan Francisco García Marín |
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Academic staff
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950 |
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Administrative staff
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2,034 |
| Students | 12,643 (2010-11) |
| Undergraduates | 8,739 |
| Postgraduates | 488 |
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| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 0.5 km2. |
| Colors | Red and Green |
| Website | www.unileon.es |
The University of León is a public university in Spain. It has main campuses in the cities of León and Ponferrada. It's a place where students go to learn and get degrees after high school.
The idea for the university started a long time ago, in 1843. That's when a school for teachers and a school for veterinary medicine (animal doctors) were created. These schools were the first steps towards the university we know today. The University of León officially opened in 1979. It was formed from different schools and colleges that were already in León, which used to be part of the University of Oviedo.
In recent years, the university has made cool agreements with other universities around the world. For example, it teamed up with the University of Washington from the USA. This allowed the University of Washington to open a special center in León. Here, up to 500 students can come to learn Spanish! The university also works with Xiangtan University from China. This led to the creation of a Confucius Institute in León, where people can learn about Chinese language and culture.
What You Can Study
The University of León has many different areas of study. These are called Faculties and Schools. Think of them like different departments or colleges within a big university. Each one focuses on a specific subject.
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: For students who want to become animal doctors.
- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences: Learn about living things and the environment.
- Faculty of Laws: Study law and how legal systems work.
- Faculty of Arts: Explore subjects like history, literature, and languages.
- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration: Learn about money, business, and how economies work.
- Faculty of Work Studies: Focus on topics related to jobs, workers' rights, and social issues.
- School of Industrial Engineering and Information Technology: Study how to design and build things, and how computers and technology work.
- Upper and Technical School of Mining Engineering: Learn about mining and how to extract resources from the earth.
- Upper and Technical School of Agricultural Engineering: Study farming, food production, and land management.
- Faculty of Education: For students who want to become teachers.
- University School of Health Sciences: Learn about health and healthcare professions.
- University School of Social Work (Associated Centre): Focus on helping people and communities.
- Faculty of Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport: Study sports, exercise, and physical education.
- University School of Tourism, León (Associated Centre): Learn about the tourism industry in León.
- University School of Tourism, Ponferrada (Associated Centre): Learn about the tourism industry in Ponferrada.
The university also has a School of Languages where you can learn different languages. There's also an IT Center called Crai-tic. This center is home to a very powerful computer called the Calendula supercomputer! The Veterinary Hospital of Castile and León also works closely with the university.
More to Explore
- Want to read about the University of León in Spanish? Check out: Universidad de León para niños
