University of Murcia explained

Universidad de Murcia
Established:
1915 (modern)
Type:Public
Campus:Urban
La Merced; Espinardo
City:Murcia
State:Murcia
Country:Spain
Undergrad:c. 30,000
Postgrad:c. 1500
Faculty:c. 2000
Administrative Staff:c. 800
Rector:José Luján Alcaraz
Address:Avenida Teniente Flomesta, nº 5
30003 Murcia
Arwu W:701–800
Arwu W Year:2023
Arwu W Ref:[1]
Qs W:901–950
Qs W Year:2024
Qs W Ref:[2]
The W:801–1000
The W Year:2024
The W Ref:[3]
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Usnwr W Year:2023
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The University of Murcia (es|Universidad de Murcia) is the primary institute of higher education in Murcia, Spain. With a student population of approximately 38,000, it is the largest university in the Region of Murcia. Founded in 1272 AD, the University of Murcia is the third oldest university in Spain, following only the University of Salamanca (1218 AD) and the University of Valladolid (1241 AD), and the thirteenth oldest in the world. The University of Murcia was established by the King Alfonso X of Castile[5] under the Crown of Castile.

The majority of the university's facilities and buildings are spread over two campuses: the older is La Merced, situated in the town center, and the larger is Espinardo, 5km to the north of Murcia.

History

The first university in Murcia was founded as the Universitas Studiorum Murciana by Alfonso X of Castile around 1272. The current modern University of Murcia was founded in 1915, making it the tenth oldest university in Spain among the modern universities, but its seal carries the date of the thirteenth century founding.

Campuses

The University of Murcia operates across several campuses. The two primary ones are La Merced, the original campus located in the city center,[6] and Espinardo, situated 5 km to the north, which serves as the main hub for most students.[7]

In recent years, the university has expanded with additional specialized campuses. The San Javier campus, inaugurated in 2009, is dedicated to sport sciences,[8] while the Lorca campus, opened in 2010, offers programs in nursing and nutrition.[9] The most recent addition is a health-focused campus in El Palmar, established in 2022 adjacent to the Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, the largest hospital in the region.[10]

Degrees

Categorized by faculties and university schools:[11]

Facilities

Faculty of Sports Science

Faculty of Fine Arts

Faculty of Biology

Faculty of Documentation Science

Faculty of Industrial Sciences

Faculty of Economics and Business

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Faculty of Law

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Philosophy

Faculty of Computer Sciences

Arts Faculty

Faculty of Mathematics

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Psychology

Faculty of Chemistry

Faculty of Veterinary Science

University schools

Nursing School of Murcia

Nursing School of Cartagena

School of Social Work

School of Tourism

Doctorates

Degree footnotes

Notable alumni

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ARWU World University Rankings 2034. www.shanghairanking.com. 26 August 2022.
  2. Web site: QS World University Rankings 2024. 19 June 2023. topuniversities.com. 26 August 2023.
  3. Web site: World University Rankings. 6 August 2023. timeshighereducation.com. 26 August 2023.
  4. Web site: U.S. News Education: Best Global Universities 2022-23. 23 November 2023.
  5. Historia de la Universidad de Murcia - Universidad de Murcia - Universidad de Murcia. Um.es. Retrieved on 2013-10-05.
  6. Web site: Plano del Campus de la Merced . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180206213420/http://www.um.es/universidad/planos/merced/index.php . 6 February 2018 . 22 February 2022 . www.um.es.
  7. Web site: Universidad de Murcia - Visita Virtual . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180206213420/http://www.um.es/visita-virtual/archivos/index_um_espinardo.php . 6 February 2018 . 22 February 2022 . www.um.es.
  8. Web site: 09/12/09 La alcaldesa de San Javier, Pepa García, el Rector de la UMU, José Antonio Cobacho y el consejero de Educación, Salvador Marín inauguran la Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte en San Javier . 2024-11-11 . www.sanjavier.es . es.
  9. Web site: Universidad - Ayuntamiento de Lorca . 2024-11-11 . www.lorca.es . es.
  10. Web site: UMU . 2022-07-28 . La UMU inaugura el nuevo aulario en el Campus de Ciencias de la Salud . 2024-11-08 . La Verdad . es.
  11. Web site: University of Murcia . Compostela Group of Universities . 2005-10-06 . 2007-11-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070728190427/http://www.grupocompostela.org/ingles/presentacion/CGUMemberFile/spain/Murcia.pdf . 2007-07-28.
  12. Web site: CEA INFANTE. www.ceainfante.es.

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