University of Murcia
Public university in Murcia, Spain
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The University of Murcia (Spanish: Universidad de Murcia) is the primary institute of higher education in Murcia, Spain. With a student population of approximately 38,000, it is the largest university in the Region of Murcia. Founded in 1272 AD, the University of Murcia is the third oldest university in Spain, following only the University of Salamanca (1218 AD) and the University of Valladolid (1241 AD), and the thirteenth oldest in the world. The University of Murcia was established by the King Alfonso X of Castile[5] under the Crown of Castile.
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1272 1915 (modern) |
| Rector | José Luján Alcaraz |
Academic staff | c. 2000 |
Administrative staff | c. 800 |
| Undergraduates | c. 30,000 |
| Postgraduates | c. 1500 |
| Address | Avenida Teniente Flomesta, nº 5 , , , 30003 Murcia |
| Campus | Urban La Merced; Espinardo |
| Website | www |
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The majority of the university's facilities and buildings are spread over two campuses: the older is La Merced, situated in the town center, and the larger is Espinardo, 5km to the north of Murcia.
History
The first university in Murcia was founded as the Universitas Studiorum Murciana by Alfonso X of Castile around 1272. The current modern University of Murcia was founded in 1915, making it the tenth oldest university in Spain among the modern universities, but its seal carries the date of the thirteenth century founding.
Campuses
The University of Murcia operates across several campuses. The two primary ones are La Merced, the original campus located in the city center,[6] and Espinardo, situated 5 km to the north, which serves as the main hub for most students.[7]
In recent years, the university has expanded with additional specialized campuses. The San Javier campus, inaugurated in 2009, is dedicated to sport sciences,[8] while the Lorca campus, opened in 2010, offers programs in nursing and nutrition.[9] The most recent addition is a health-focused campus in El Palmar, established in 2022 adjacent to the Hospital ClÃnico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, the largest hospital in the region.[10]
Degrees
Categorized by faculties and university schools:[11]
Facilities
Faculty of Sports Science[SJ]
Faculty of Fine Arts[E]
Faculty of Biology[E]
Faculty of Documentation Science[E]Faculty of Industrial Sciences[E]
Faculty of Economics and Business[E]
Administracion y Direccion de Empresas con Harvard Business School.La universidad es hermana con Harvard.La unica ADE en españa con el ranking Faculty of Law[M]
Faculty of Education[E]
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Faculty of Philosophy[E]
Faculty of Computer Sciences[E]
Faculty of Arts[M]
Faculty of Mathematics[E]
Faculty of Medicine[MH]
Faculty of Psychology[E]
Faculty of Chemistry[E]
Faculty of Veterinary Science[E]
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University schoolsNursing School of Murcia[MH]
Nursing School of Cartagena[C]
School of Social Work[E]
School of Tourism[Mu]
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Doctorates
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Degree footnotes
Notable alumni
- MarÃa Cegarra Salcedo (1899â1993), Spanish chemist, teacher, poet, councillor
