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Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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world rank  804

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Overview

Established in 1989, the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Canary Islands. This institution also has branch campuses in Arucas, Teguise and Puerto del Rosario. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 34-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Spanish higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ULPGC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Acronym ULPGC
Founded 1989
Motto Ad Orbem per Technicam
To the world through techniques
Colours Blue, grey and orange
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University Location

Address Calle Juan de Quesada, 30
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
35001 Canary Islands
Spain
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Phone Number +34 928 451 000
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Fax Number +34 928451022
Other locations Arucas, Teguise and Puerto del Rosario

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's admission information.

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has more than 1200 international students.

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Admission Office Admission Office

Edificio La Granja, Avenida Marítima del Sur, s/n
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35016
928453380
928453305

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's main facilities:


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Library


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's main services:


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

08/05/1989


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Facebook page Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's YouTube channel Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Instagram page Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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