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University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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world rank  769

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Overview

Established in 1989, the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Canary Islands. This institution also has branch campuses in Arucas, Teguise and Puerto del Rosario. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Spanish higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ULPGC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ULPGC
Founded 1989
Motto Ad Orbem per Technicam
To the world through techniques
Colours Blue, grey and orange
Mascot
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University Location

Address Calle Juan de Quesada, 30
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
35001 Canary Islands
Spain
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Phone Number 928 451 000
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Fax Number 928451022
Other locations Arucas, Teguise and Puerto del Rosario

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees
Bachelor
degrees
Master
degrees
Doctoral
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B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.



University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has more than 1200 international students.

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Admission Office Admission Office

Edificio La Granja, Avenida Marítima del Sur, s/n
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35016
928453380
928453305

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Library


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

08/05/1989


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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