TheUniversity of Granada (Spanish:Universidad de Granada,UGR) is a publicuniversity located in the city ofGranada,Spain, and founded in 1531 byEmperor Charles V. With more than 60,000 students,[2] it is the fourth largest university inSpain.[3] Apart from the city of Granada, UGR also has campuses inCeuta andMelilla.
The university's Center for Modern Languages (CLM) receives over 10,000 international students each year.[4] In 2014, UGR was voted the best Spanish university by international students.[5] Outstanding in varied fields from Classics to Modern Languages and Computer Science, it has been recognised as the second best university in Spain and as one of the most important among European ancient universities.[6]
The university has moved its location over the years. In the 18th century it moved to the Colegio de San Pablo, which became available after KingCharles IIIsuppressed the Jesuits. This building now houses the Law Faculty. Outside is a small botanical garden which was developed by the Pharmacy Faculty in the 19th century and which is open to the public.[9] Therectorate of the university of Granada is now situated in theRoyal Hospital of Granada, inaugurated in 1526 during the reign ofHoly Roman Emperor Charles V and listed as aBIC in the Spanish heritage classification. The university also has the use of other historic buildings such as the formerMadrasa of Granada.
Recent major new facilities include theGranada Health Science Technological Park, housing infrastructures and facilities devoted to its four main uses: teaching (98,000 m2), healthcare (120,000 m2), and research and business development (170,000 m2), with the participation of SpanishCSIC institution.
According to several rankings,[15] the University of Granada ranks among top five best Spanish universities and holds first place in Translation and Interpreting studies. It is also considered the national leader in Computer Science Engineering. UGR also plays a major role in scientific output, placing high in national ranks and being one of the best world universities in computing and mathematics studies.[16]
UGR is composed of 5 Schools, 22 Faculties and 116 Departments responsible for teaching and researching into specific subject areas.[17] They are spread over five different campuses in the city of Granada (Centro,Cartuja,Fuentenueva,Aynadamar andCiencias de la Salud), plus two more campuses located in the cities ofCeuta andMelilla, Spanish territories inNorthern Africa.[18]
The University of Granada also offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes (Master's Degrees, Doctorate Programmes and UGR's Postgraduate studies), made up of studies adapted to theEuropean model.
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