Introduction

The University of Extremadura is a public university located in the autonomous region of Extremadura, Spain, with campuses in Badajoz, Cáceres, Merida and Plasencia.

Overview

Student size: more than 24,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, and about 8,000 students pursuing doctoral degrees or other courses.

Number of faculty: 1,500 teachers and more than 800 administrative, technical and service staff.

History and establishment time

The university was officially established in 1973 by decree of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science, and its history is closely linked to the Extremadura region. Initially, it consisted of the Faculty of Science in Badajoz, the University College in Cáceres, the Primary Teacher Training Colleges in Cáceres and Badajoz, and the Faculty of Agricultural and Technical Engineering in Badajoz. Since its establishment, the number of students, degree courses and teaching centers have continued to increase.

School Strength

Subjects and majors: 64 undergraduate majors and 32 master's majors are offered, covering mathematics, enology, biotechnology, environmental science, chemical engineering, biology, physics, chemistry, materials engineering, industrial engineering, electronic engineering, economics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, education, medicine, law, veterinary medicine, sports science, nursing, occupational therapy, business, tourism management and many other fields.

Teaching quality: Focusing on teaching quality, we are committed to providing students with high-quality educational resources and a good learning environment. All courses are taught by experienced teachers, using a variety of teaching methods and means to cultivate students' independent learning ability, innovative thinking and practical ability.

Faculty: It has a high-quality faculty team. The 1,500 teachers not only have a solid academic background, but also have rich teaching experience and industry practice experience, and can provide students with professional guidance and support.

International Cooperation: Actively carry out international cooperation and exchange projects, and establish cooperative relations with universities around the world to provide students with a broad international exchange platform and study abroad opportunities. It has participated in many EU-funded projects, such as the Erasmus Program, which has enhanced the school's international influence.

Institutional Nature

The University of Extremadura is a public university.

Educational Philosophy

It is committed to promoting the social, economic and cultural development of the region, focusing on cultivating the all-round development of students, emphasizing the integration of knowledge, skills and values, and cultivating professionals with social responsibility, innovative spirit and global vision, so that they can contribute to society in different fields.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No particularly outstanding key laboratories were found in the school, but the school is equipped with corresponding teaching and research facilities for various disciplines to support the scientific research and practical activities of teachers and students.

Key disciplines: The school's food major is relatively outstanding, and its brewing and other disciplines have certain strength and influence in teaching and research.

Departments

The school has several departments, including the Department of Library Economy and Archives Management, the Department of Science, the Department of Physical Education, the Polytechnic School, the School of Agricultural Engineering, the School of Industrial Engineering, the School of Nursing and Occupational Therapy, etc., and also has university learning centers in Merida and Plasencia.

Ranking

In the 2018 Times Higher Education European Teaching Rankings, it is ranked in the 201+ range.

In 2020, it ranks among the top 800 in the world in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Soft Science.

In the unirank ranking, the school ranks 37th in Spain and 877th in the world.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition fees are about 800-1200 euros/year, and master's tuition fees are about 1000-1500 euros/year. The specific fees vary depending on the major.

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: Distributed in four cities: Badajoz, Cáceres, Merida and Plasencia. Each campus has its own unique professional settings and academic atmosphere. The Badajoz campus is the school's administrative headquarters.

Campus Facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, student dormitories and other facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions. For example, the Plasencia campus is located in a 19th-century building in a walled city. It has a medical school and also provides entertainment centers, health facilities and dining options.

Campus Culture: The school focuses on cultivating students' teamwork spirit and social responsibility. Through various club activities and volunteer projects, students can grow and exercise in practice. The campus cultural activities are rich and diverse, providing students with a broad development space and communication platform.