University of Murcia
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Latin: Universitas Studiorum Murciana | |
Type | Public |
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Established | 1272 1915 (modern) |
Rector | José Luján Alcaraz |
Academic staff | c. 2000 |
Administrative staff | c. 800 |
Undergraduates | c. 30,000 |
Postgraduates | c. 1500 |
Address | Avenida Teniente Flomesta, nº 5 , , , 30003 Murcia |
Campus | Urban La Merced; Espinardo |
Website | www |
The University of Murcia (Spanish: 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 Región de 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 in the world. The University of Murcia was established by the King Alfonso X of Castile 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 centre, and the larger is Espinardo, 5km to the north of Murcia. A third campus for Medical and Health Studies is currently[when?] being built next to the suburban area known as Ciudad Sanitaria Virgen de la Arrixaca, 5km south of the city. A new campus had been made in San Javier too, that hosts the Sports Science faculty.
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 has two campuses: La Merced, the original campus in the center of the city; and the larger Espinardo, 5 km to the north, which houses most students.
A third campus for medical and health studies is currently being built in the Murcia neighborhood of El Palmar, next to the hospital Ciudad Sanitaria Virgen de la Arrixaca, 5 km south of Murcia's city center. A fourth campus is in the beginning stages in San Javier. Another one, in Lorca, is expected to open in 2007.
Degrees
Categorized by faculties and university schools:
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 Education
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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
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University schoolsNursing School of Murcia
Nursing School of Cartagena
School of Social Work
School of Tourism
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Doctorates
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Degree footnotes
See also
- University of Murcia
- Educational institutions established in the 13th century
- 1272 establishments in Europe
- 13th-century establishments in Castile
- Universities and colleges established in 1915
- Education in the Region of Murcia
- Public universities
- Universities and colleges in Spain
- 1915 establishments in Spain