Universidad de Gerona

About

The Universitat de Girona (UdG) is a dynamic public institution located in the historic city of Girona, Catalonia, known for its strong focus on research and innovation, particularly in areas like Tourism, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, and Engineering. For international students, UdG offers a welcoming environment with a dedicated International Relations Office providing support for exchange programs, language courses in Spanish and Catalan, and an increasing number of English-taught master's degrees. Students benefit from a vibrant campus life and the opportunity to immerse themselves in Catalan culture. A distinctive characteristic is its strategic location, which fosters unique research opportunities related to the Mediterranean environment and sustainable tourism, making it an excellent choice for those interested in these fields.

Background

The University of Girona (Catalan: Universitat de Girona, UdG (IPA: [uniβəɾsiˈtad də ʒiˈɾonə]); Spanish: Universidad de Girona, UdG;) is located in the city of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Its real origin dates back to its creation in 1446, but it was reestablished as a new university in 1991. As of 2021, it consists of several campuses and buildings across Girona: Montilivi, Barri Vell, Centre, and Parc Científic i Tecnològic. A fifth campus, Campus de Ciències de la Salut, was proposed some time ago. Since its founding, the university has had five presidents (Catalan: rectors): Josep Maria Nadal i Farreras, from 1991 to 2002, Joan Batlle i Grabulosa from 2002 to 2005, Anna Maria Geli from 2005 to 2013, Sergi Bonet Marull from 2013 to 2017 and Joaquim Salvi since 2017 (still in office).

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