University of Vigo
Established in 1990, the University of Vigo has managed to consolidate itself in time as a reference of modernity and innovation in Galicia. Its three campuses at Ourense, Pontevedra and Vigo offer degree programs in the fields of science, humanities, technology and legal-social. These are distributed over nearly twenty centers where research groups also carry out their R&D activities. A network of own centers completes the research infrastructure map of the University of Vigo, which has been ranked fifteenth in the classification of Spanish universities for its scientific production. The general objectives of the Universidade de Vigo concerning the internationalization are to promote the exchange of professors, researchers, students and administrative staff and prepare them for the global labor market; to gain recognition in the international education market, establishing strategic partnerships, and internationalizing the teaching and research; to promote innovative international projects in a framework of multilateral and cross-border Copperation and to attract and retain the best, for example by participating in all European calls both in education and research.
Established in 1990, the University of Vigo has managed to consolidate itself in time as a reference of modernity and innovation in Galicia. Its three campuses at Ourense, Pontevedra and Vigo offer degree programs in the fields of science, humanities, technology and legal-social. These are distributed over nearly twenty centers where research groups also carry out their R&D activities. A network of own centers completes the research infrastructure map of the University of Vigo, which has been ranked fifteenth in the classification of Spanish universities for its scientific production. The general objectives of the Universidade de Vigo concerning the internationalization are to promote the exchange of professors, researchers, students and administrative staff and prepare them for the global labor market; to gain recognition in the international education market, establishing strategic partnerships, and internationalizing the teaching and research; to promote innovative international projects in a framework of multilateral and cross-border Copperation and to attract and retain the best, for example by participating in all European calls both in education and research. Areas of excellence: Marine Sciences, Material Sciences, Agriculture and Biology, Biotechnology, Industrial engineering, Telecommunication & Computer Engineering, Tourism, Business Administration and Management.
Foundation year:1990
Short name:UVIGO
Type:Public
Students:19700
Faculty:1160
Faculty/Students Ratio:17:1
Region:Europe
Location:Vigo, Galicia
