University of Murcia

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Universidad de Murcia
Universitas Studiorum Murciana b-w.png
Type Public
Established1272;752 years ago (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
,
Murcia
,
Murcia
,
Spain
Campus Urban
La Merced; Espinardo
Website www.um.es
University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World [1] 701–800 (2023)
QS World [2] 901–950 (2024)
THE World [3] 801–1000 (2024)
USNWR Global [4] =782 (2023)

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 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.

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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

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Murcia in Spain
Facade of the Arts Faculty (La Merced campus) viewed from Plaza de la Universidad Murcia University.jpg
Facade of the Arts Faculty (La Merced campus) viewed from Plaza de la Universidad
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Faculty of Law cloister (La Merced campus)

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

Degree footnotes

  • E Espinardo campus
  • M La Merced campus
  • SJ San Javier campus
  • MH La Merced campus, but some classes given in hospitals
  • Mu In city of Murcia outside La Merced campus
  • C Cartagena, 60 km (37 mi) south of Murcia
  • 2nd Second cycle degrees only

Notable alumni

See also

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  8. ↑ "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". www.sanjavier.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-11.
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