University of Murcia
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 Latin: Universitas Studiorum Murciana |
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| Established | 1272 (original) 1915 (current) |
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| Type | Public |
| Rector | José Antonio Cobacho Gómez |
| Faculty | c. 2000 |
| Staff | c. 800 |
| Undergraduates | c. 30,000 |
| Postgraduates | c. 1500 |
| Location | Murcia, Murcia, Spain |
| Address | Avenida Teniente Flomesta, nº 5 30003 Murcia |
| Telephone | +34 968 363000 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.um.es/ |
The University of Murcia (Spanish: Universidad de Murcia) is the main university in Murcia, Spain. With 31,500 students, it is the largest university in the Region of Murcia.
[edit] History
The first university in Murcia was founded as the Universitas Studiorum Murciana by Alfonso X of Castile around 1272. The current University of Murcia was founded in 1915, making it the tenth oldest university in Spain, but its seal carries the date of the thirteenth century founding.
[edit] Campuses
The University of Murcia has two campuses: La Merced, the original campus in the center of the city; and the larger Espinardo, 5 km to the north, which houses most students.
A third campus for medical and health studies is currently being built in the Murcia neighborhood of El Palmar, next to the hospital Ciudad Sanitaria Virgen de la Arrixaca, 5 km south of Murcia's city center. A fourth campus is in the beginning stages in San Javier. Another one, in Lorca, is expected to open in 2007.
[edit] External links
- University of Murcia - official English pages
- Campus maps - campuses and how to get to them
- (Spanish) History of the University of Murcia - in Spanish
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