Detailed introduction of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:

Introduction and Overview

Geographical location: Located in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, with campuses in Arucas, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

Student size: More than 22,000 students.

Degree programs: 40 undergraduate degrees, 33 master's degrees and 13 doctoral degrees are offered.

History and establishment time

The school was established on April 23, 1989. Its origins can be traced back to the Polytechnic University of the Canary Islands established in 1979. After the University Reorganization Act of 1989, it was established by integrating the teaching centers of the former Polytechnic University of the Canary Islands and the relevant teaching centers of the University of La Laguna in Las Palmas Province.

School Strength

Teaching Resources: The school has complete teaching facilities, including modern laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums, etc., which provide students with good learning and research conditions.

Faculty: Yes More than 1,600 academic staff, with rich teaching and research experience, can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Research achievements: The school has more than 100 research groups and 11 research institutes recognized by both domestic and foreign countries. Since 1989, its research groups have received about 2,000 research grants and published 3,000 papers in peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed journals. Many articles, and published many books and magazine articles.

Institutional Nature

The University of Las Palmas is a public university.

Educational Philosophy

The school's strategy is oriented towards innovation, quality and internationalization, focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, emphasizing close contact with the local society, so that students can better adapt to the needs of social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has many university research institutes, such as the University Institute of Network Science and Technology, the University Institute of Applied Microelectronics, the University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety, the Institute of Engineering Intelligent Systems and Numerical Applications, the University Institute of Communication Technology Development and Innovation, the University Institute of Oceanography and Global Change, etc. These institutes provide important support for the school's scientific research.

Key disciplines:

Marine Science: The school has strong research strength in marine science. In 2010, it won the Certificate of Excellence issued by the Spanish Ministry of Education. It has a high level of research and teaching in the field of oceanography and has trained a large number of professional talents for the marine-related industries.

Tourism: It has outstanding performance in the field of tourism research. Its University Institute of Tourism and Sustainable Development is the core force of the school's tourism research. The school ranks among the top 4 in Europe and the top 30 in the world in terms of scientific research productivity in tourism research. 1st in Spain and 5th in Europe in terms of scientific research productivity in hotel industry research.

Veterinary Medicine: The Department of Veterinary Medicine provides students with comprehensive veterinary education, cultivates many outstanding veterinary talents, and has also achieved certain results in research in related fields such as animal health and food safety.

Medicine: The teaching and research level of medical-related majors is high, and a large number of medical professionals have been trained for the local and surrounding areas. The clinical medicine major ranks 613th in the world.

Computer Science and Electronics: Research and teaching in computer science, electronics and other fields are also outstanding. The school's related research groups have received a number of research grants and published a large number of high-quality research results in related fields.

Department Settings

The school has 11 departments including the Department of Informatics, the Department of Health Sciences, the Department of Veterinary Medicine, the Department of Teacher Education, the Department of Economics and Business Sciences, the Department of Judicial Sciences, the Department of Sports Science, the Department of Translation and Interpretation, the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Geography and History, and the Department of Marine Sciences. It has six colleges, including the Higher School of Architecture, the Higher School of Industrial Engineering, the Higher School of Telecommunications Technology, the School of Information and the School of Telecommunications Technology Engineering, as well as the Electronic Education Organization of the University of Gran Canaria in Las Palmas Province.

Ranking

Ranked 1201-1500 in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Ranked 1335 in the 2024 US NEWS World University Rankings.

In the university rankings of El Mundo in Spain, the school ranks 34th among 48 public universities.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition fees are approximately 1000-2000 euros/year, and master's tuition fees are approximately 2000-3000 euros/year. The specific fees vary depending on the major.

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: The main campus is located in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, with a total of five campuses, of which the Tafira Campus is the largest, about 10 kilometers from the city center, surrounded by countryside and beautiful scenery; the Obelisk Campus is located in a bustling area in the center of Las Palmas; the San Cristobal Campus is located in the south of the city and offers courses such as biomedicine; the Montana Catones Campus is located in the north, near the village of Arucas.

Campus Facilities: The school has an Olympic-sized oval track, sports fields, a well-equipped fitness training hall, and sports venues such as football, rugby, basketball and volleyball. It also has music, drama and art performance facilities such as the University Auditorium and the Gran Canaria Gallery, providing students with a rich and colorful campus life.