The history of the Universidad de Granada (UGR) stretches back over 475 years, during which time the University has witnessed a series of major historical events and grown in social and cultural influence to become the intellectual and cultural centre of southern Spain. The UGR is now a firmly established institution committed to serving society through teaching, research and other services. The University has grown at an unprecedented rate in recent years and is now one of the largest universities in Spain.

The Universidad de Granada was founded in 1531 by the Emperor Carlos V under the authorization of a papal bull issued by Pope Clemente VII, reflecting the city´s status as an intellectual centre open to cultural difference and diverse beliefs, inheriting the tradition established by the 14th Century Arabic madrasah founded under Yusuf I.

As it prepares to introduce the new official Bachelor´s Degrees and Master´s Degrees, the UGR currently offers 51 undergraduate degrees and diplomas, 141 doctoral programs, 201 lifelong learning courses (30 master´s degrees, 53 higher training courses, 5 UGR-specific qualifications and 113 specialization courses). In addition, the Mediterranean Centre organized 45 courses for the current academic year and 12 further programs as part of the Summer School in Ceuta and Melilla. The Modern Languages Centre offers courses in Spanish as a foreign language, which were attended last year by 6,816 students, and courses in a range of modern languages for Spanish-speaking students, with over 4,000 places filled in 2008-09. The UGR offers a comprehensive range of academic programs including lifelong learning and postgraduate studies to complement the growing number of official EHEA programs.

Research at the UGR is carried out by over 300 research groups, which are involved in 1000 official projects funded or subsidized by government bodies and various national and international companies. Over half of the research funding received by UGR groups is provided under the National Research and Development promoted by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. Other national public bodies have provided close to €1 million over the past year, and a further €3 million has been received from the current Andalusian Research Plan in the form of grants, scholarships and other awards. Research activity at the University is supported by the Scientific Instrumentation Centre (http://cic.ugr.es), which offers services including analytical techniques, fundamental biology, radiometric dating and isotopic geology, structure determination, electron microscopy, animal breeding and experimentation, and image processing. The International Projects Office (OFPI) (http://invest.ugr.es/ofpi) oversees and promotes research projects in international fields, and the Research Results Transfer Office (OTRI) (http://invest.ugr.es/otri) manages relations between UGR research groups and entre the industrial sector. Researchers are supported by a variety of grants, scholarships and contracts, including 302 teacher and researcher training grants, 124 teaching and research grants provided under the Andalusian Research Plan, 156 contracts for doctoral students nearing completion of their studies, and 460 contracts and scholarships attached to specific research groups and projects.

The Secretariat of Culture, Arts and Development Cooperation organizes and promotes cultural events and links between the university community and general society through a range of bodies and programs: • The Secretariat of Movable Heritage. • The Institute of Latin American Studies. • The Science and Technology Centre. • The José Saramago Chair – Centre for Environment and Quality of Life. • The Antonio Domínguez Ortíz Chair. • The Fernando de los Ríos Chair. • The Federico García Lorca Chair. • The Emilio García Gómez Chair. The Centre for Contemporary Culture oversees the management of cultural planning at the University, and, in particular, artistic events focusing on contemporary audiovisual culture. The current structure covers the following areas and facilities: • Exhibition hall • Contemporary Art Collection of the Universidad de Granada • The Manuel de Falla Chair • University Cinema/Film Club • The CaCoCu (Contemporary Culture Channel) multimedia portal Cooperation and Development Initiatives Work in this area is coordinated by the CICODE, which was created to support progress in developing nations and to assist at-risk sectors of society by harnessing the concerns of the university community and promoting collaborative work with social organizations and NGOs. University Publishing – the Editorial Universidad de Granada The Editorial Universidad de Granada (EUG) is the University´s publishing service, which aims primarily to transmit the results of university research, support teaching activity and promote scientific disclosure at all levels. The EUG is also involved in establishing additional cooperation agreements for University research institutes and making the UGR´s rich historical heritage available to a wider public.

The Universidad de Granada has a long tradition of international academic cooperation, particularly at the European level. The UGR has agreements with 545 higher education institutions across the continent, welcomes over 2,500 students each year under international mobility and exchange programs and sends close to 2,000 students and 200 teaching staff to partner universities, making it the leading university in Europe for visiting Erasmus students and the third in terms of students sent to foreign institutions. In recognition of its success in promoting student mobility, the UGR was awarded the Erasmus Programs´ Gold Star award in 2007.

Accommodation: The Accommodation Service provides information on accommodation available to university students and maintains a database of those looking for places in halls of residence, shared apartments, hostels and private housing. Address: Calle Doctor Severo Ochoa, s/n Telephone: (+34) 958 244 072 Fax: (+34) 958 243 134 Societies and Student Activities: The Vice-Rector´s Office for Students supports the work of 158 university societies, including NGOs, cultural groups, aid associations and political groups. Educational Psychology Office: This specialized service offers students a range of preventive, training and care programs. Social Action Office: The Social Action Office examines specific concerns to determine strategies for eradicating inequalities from university life. The Office runs “alternative accommodation” programs, supports social action initiatives for students with disabilities, and provides information on the availability of grants and other funding opportunities. Casa de Porras University Culture Centre: This student-run centre in the Albaicín neighbourhood of Granada offers workshops and activities covering a wide range of cultural and artistic disciplines to students and the general public. Information and Orientation: Student information is provided by the General Information Office in the Hospital Real, the Student Information Office on the Fuentenueva Campus, and by student-run information points in various UGR schools and faculties. Health Guidance Office: The Health Guidance Office carries out a range of activities and awareness campaigns specifically targeted at young people, runs a health clinic and offers advice via its student phone-line. Employment and Work Placement Office: This Office oversees the implementation of various UGR and external programs aimed at providing professional training, access to work placements, careers guidance and advice on self-employment. E-Learning Centre: • Implements the Virtualization Plan to adapt UGR programs for e-learning. • Creates on-line access to postgraduate programs, master´s degrees and specialization courses. • Provides training courses on new technologies for UGR teaching staff and carries out teaching of blended-learning programs. Sport: The Sporting Activities Centre is responsible for managing the organized and informal sports activities available to the university community. A total of 249 courses and activities were offered during the last academic year (team sports, water sports and outdoor sports) to 4,325 students and staff. The Centre also organizes UGR sports competitions such as the Trofeo del Rector, the Trofeo Promoción and the Trofeo Colegios. Members of University sports clubs take part in regional and national competitions in men´s and women´s volleyball, men´s handball, men´s and women´s water polo and men´s rugby. Herbarium: The University Herbarium has a collection of over 100,000 specimens, with more added each year. It also has special collections including 4,000 plant images and over 150 varieties of fruit. University Catering: The University operates dining services on the Fuentenueva Campus, the Cartuja Campus (in the Carlos V hall of residence) and in the Isabel la Católica hall of residence, which provided over 750,000 meals during the last academic year. Universidad de Granada General Foundation: The UGR General Foundation is a private non-profit organization created to promote knowledge transfer and communication between the University and the business sector. The Foundation was set up in 1989 as a joint initiative between the Universidad de Granada and local chambers of commerce and business associations. European Documentation Centre: The European Documentation Centre provides public information on all areas of UGR activity related to or regulated by EU initiatives and directives. It also supports all aspects of teaching and research related to European integration and works in an advisory capacity with the Euro-libraries in Jaén and Almería. Other Centres and Services • Prevention and Environmental Quality Unit, consisting of the Occupational Risk Prevention Service (divided into four areas: Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics and Psychology), the Radiological Protection Service and the Environmental Quality Unit. • Social Action Office • Administration and Services Staff Training Service • Secretariat of Documentation, Publishing and Information • Legal Services

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