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Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

country rank  23
world rank  821

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University Overview

Established in 1979, 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 small city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Canary Islands. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Arucas, Teguise, Puerto del Rosario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España (Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational 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 degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 40 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Spanish higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name
Name University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Acronym ULPGC
Founded 1979
Motto Ad Orbem per Technicam
To the world through techniques
Colours Blue, grey and orange

University Location

Address Calle Juan de Quesada, 30
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (population range: 250,000-499,999)
35001 Canary Islands
Spain
T +34 928451023
F +34 928451022
Other locations Arucas, Teguise, Puerto del Rosario

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 80-90%
Admission Office Edificio La Granja, Avenida Marítima del Sur, s/n
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35016
+34 928453380
928453305

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 20,000-24,999
Academic Staff 1,500-1,999
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional, España


Year of first Accreditation

08/05/1989

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Online Courses

iTunes U

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Open Education Consortium

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Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Wikipedia article


Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 8 May 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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