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Universidad de Murcia

Type	Public
Established	1272; 752 years ago (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 , Murcia , Murcia , Spain
Campus	Urban La Merced; Espinardo
Website	www.um.es

University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World^[1]	701–800 (2023)
QS World^[2]	901–950 (2024)
THE World^[3]	801–1000 (2024)
USNWR Global^[4]	=782 (2023)

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.

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 Clínico 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]

Honours Degree in Physical activity and Sports Science

Faculty of Fine Arts^[E]

Honours Degree in Fine Arts

Faculty of Biology^[E]

Honours Degree in Biology
Honours Degree in Environmental Science
Honours Degree in Biotechnology

Faculty of Documentation Science^[E]

Diploma in Library Sciences and Documentation
Honours Degree in Documentation^[2nd]
Honours Degree in Journalism^[2nd]
Honours Degree in Advertising and Public Relations^[2nd]

Faculty of Industrial Sciences^[E]

Diploma in Industrial Relations
Honours Degree in Industrial Science^[2nd]

Faculty of Economics and Business^[E]

Diploma in Management Science
Honours Degree in Administration and Management
Honours Degree in Economics
Honours Degree in Market Technology and Research^[2nd]
Honours Degree in Sociology^[2nd]

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Faculty of Law^[M]

Honours Degree in Law
Honours Degree in Political and Administration Sciences^[2nd]
Diploma in Public Management and Administration
Combined Honours Degree in Law with Administration and Management
Honours Degree in Criminology

Faculty of Education^[E]

Diploma in Social Education
Honours Degree in Education
Honours Degree in Education Psychology^[2nd]
Teaching: Specialising in Special Needs Education
Teaching: Specialising in Physical Education
Teaching: Specialising in Infant Education
Teaching: Specialising in Music Education
Teaching: Specialising in Primary Education
Teaching: Specialising in Foreign Languages (Specialities in English and French)

Faculty of Philosophy^[E]

Honours Degree in Philosophy

Faculty of Computer Sciences^[E]

Engineer in Computer Science
Technical Engineer in Computer Science (Management)
Technical Engineer in Computer Science (Systems)

Arts Faculty^[M]

Honours Degree in Classical Studies
Honours Degree in French Studies
Honours Degree in Spanish Studies
Honours Degree in English Studies
Honours Degree in Geography
Honours Degree in History
Honours Degree in History of Art
Honours Degree in Translation and Interpreting

Faculty of Mathematics^[E]

Honours Degree in Mathematics

Faculty of Medicine^[MH]

Honours Degree in Medicine
Honours Degree in Dentistry
Honours Degree in Pharmacy
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Degree in Nursing (2009)

Faculty of Psychology^[E]

Honours Degree in Psychology
Honours Degree in Speech Therapy

Faculty of Chemistry^[E]

Diploma in Optics and Optometry
Honours Degree in Chemical Engineering
Honours Degree in Biochemistry^[2nd]
Honours Degree in Physics
Honours Degree in Chemistry

Faculty of Veterinary Science^[E]

Honours Degree in Veterinary Science
Honours Degree in Science and Food Technology^[2nd]

University schools

Nursing School of Murcia^[MH]

Diploma in Nursing

Nursing School of Cartagena^[C]

Diploma in Nursing

School of Social Work^[E]

Diploma in Social Work

School of Tourism^[Mu]

Diploma in Tourism

School for adults ceainfante^[12] in collaboration with umu

Doctorates

Economy
Experimental Science
Health Science
Humanity
Juridical Science
Mathematics
Social Science
Technological Teaching

Degree footnotes

^E Espinardo campus
^M La Merced campus
^SJ San Javier campus
^MH La Merced campus, but some classes given in hospitals
^Mu In city of Murcia outside La Merced campus
^C Cartagena, 60 km (37 mi) south of Murcia
^2nd Second cycle degrees only

Notable alumni

María Cegarra Salcedo (1899–1993), Spanish chemist, teacher, poet, councillor

References

^ "ARWU World University Rankings 2034". www.shanghairanking.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
^ "QS World University Rankings 2024". topuniversities.com. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
^ "World University Rankings". timeshighereducation.com. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
^ "U.S. News Education: Best Global Universities 2022-23". Retrieved 23 November 2023.
^ (in Spanish) Historia de la Universidad de Murcia - Universidad de Murcia - Universidad de Murcia. Um.es. Retrieved on 2013-10-05.
^ "Plano del Campus de la Merced". www.um.es. Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
^ "Universidad de Murcia - Visita Virtual". www.um.es. Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
^ "09/12/09 La alcaldesa de San Javier, Pepa García, el Rector de la UMU, José Antonio Cobacho y el consejero de Educación, Salvador Marín inauguran la Facultad de Ciencias del Deporte en San Javier". www.sanjavier.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-11.
^ "Universidad - Ayuntamiento de Lorca". www.lorca.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-11.
^ UMU (2022-07-28). "La UMU inaugura el nuevo aulario en el Campus de Ciencias de la Salud". La Verdad (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-08.
^ "University of Murcia" (PDF). Compostela Group of Universities. 2005-10-06. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-28. Retrieved 2007-11-15.
^ "CEA INFANTE". www.ceainfante.es.

External links

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Official website (in English)
Campus maps - campuses and how to get to them
(in Spanish) History of the University of Murcia

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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]

Faculty of Law[M]

Faculty of Education[E]

Faculty of Philosophy[E]

Faculty of Computer Sciences[E]

Arts Faculty[M]

Faculty of Mathematics[E]

Faculty of Medicine[MH]

Faculty of Psychology[E]

Faculty of Chemistry[E]

Faculty of Veterinary Science[E]