About the University
UGR is widely recognized internationally for its quality in higher education, teaching, research and outreach. National and international rankings reflect the UGR’s position among the top universities in Spain and among the best in the world. According to the 2018 Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), the UGR is the third-highest ranked university in Spain.
UGR is internationally renowned for its excellence in diverse research fields, such as ICT (world top 30), Health Sciences, Cultural Heritage, Psychology and Linguistics, among others. Its 500+ research groups work in all areas of scientific knowledge, collaborating closely with other national and international leaders in their fields, as well as key industries.
The UGR is a welcoming cosmopolitan university: about 10% of undergraduate and 20% of postgraduate students at our university are international.
The UGR is firmly committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students and staff take part in local community service and international development cooperation activities. Students work in an environment of diversity, equality and tolerance.