Detailed introduction of the University of Girona:

Introduction and Overview

Geographical location: Located in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, the city is located in the northeast of Spain, 100 kilometers north of Barcelona. It has a pleasant climate all year round and still retains its medieval appearance. The famous American TV series "Game of Thrones" was filmed here.

Student size: As of 2021, the number of students exceeds 15,000, including 12,067 undergraduates, 835 postgraduates, and 629 doctoral students.

History and establishment time

The history of the University of Girona can be traced back to 1446. It was a learning center founded by King Alfonso IV of Catalonia and Aragon. The king authorized it to issue academic degrees in grammar, rhetoric, philosophy, theology, law and medicine.

Teaching activities officially began in 1572.

In 1717, the university was closed due to war and other reasons.

19 In the 18th century, the local city council promoted the establishment of the so-called Free University of Girona, which provided legal and pharmaceutical studies until 1874.

In the 1960s, inspired by the resumption of teaching in the local normal school, the Girona College and the Higher Technical Institute were established, affiliated to the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia respectively.

In December 1991, the Catalan government created the new University of Girona.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: Focus on improving teaching quality and provide students with high-quality education in multiple disciplines. Taking the tourism major as an example, practical teaching is carried out in combination with the rich local tourism resources to enable students to better master professional knowledge and skills.

Faculty: It has a high-quality faculty team, and the teachers have rich teaching and research experience in their respective fields, and can provide professional guidance and support to students.

Scientific Research Strength: Scientific research mainly focuses on strategic areas such as water science and management, tourism and sustainable development, and has also achieved remarkable results in important research and innovation projects such as computer simulation and application, food and agriculture, biomedicine, quality of life and cultural heritage. The school has 12 research institutes, 24 academic departments and 107 research groups.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Pursue excellence in teaching and research, participate in social progress and development through the creation, dissemination, promotion and criticism of science, technology, humanities, social sciences and art, rooted in local and Catalan culture, and at the same time show universality and openness to all traditions, progress and culture.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Environmental science, sociology, chemistry and other disciplines are among the top in Spain. Tourism is also one of its advantageous majors. Relying on local tourism resources, the teaching and research results of this major are remarkable. In addition, disciplines such as medicine, law, and education also have a high level of teaching and research.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of research centers and laboratories related to key disciplines, such as the Water Science Research Center, which provide strong support for scientific research in related fields.

Department Settings

The school has seven departments, including the Department of Tourism, the Department of Science, the Department of Economics and Business Science, the Department of Education and Psychology, the Department of Law, the Department of Literature, and the Department of Medicine. It also includes the School of Science and Technology, the School of Nursing, and the School of Media.

Ranking

2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 801-1000.

2023 US World University Rankings: 759th.

2022 Soft Science World University Rankings: 801-900.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition fees are generally around 680-1200 euros per year, and master's tuition fees are around 800-1500 euros per year.

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: The University of Girona is rooted in the city and has three different campuses: Montilivi, Barri Vell and Centre, in addition to development areas such as the Science and Technology Park. The Montilivi campus consists of unique buildings in an open space, and the Barri Vell campus is characterized by the restoration of historical buildings, which is part of the city's historical heritage.

Campus Facilities: The campus has a variety of architectural styles and complete facilities, including modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other teaching and research facilities, as well as gymnasiums, student dormitories, restaurants and other living facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions.