| Miguel Hernandez University of Elche | |
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| Universitat Miguel Hernández d'Elx Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche |
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| Motto | - |
| Established | 1996-1997 |
| Type | Public University |
| Rector | Jesús Tadeo Pastor Ciurana |
| Location | Elche, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Altea and Orihuela, Spain |
| Campus | 5 campuses: Elche, Sant Joan, Altea, Orihuela-Salesas, Orihuela-Desamparados |
| Afiliation | Vives Network |
| Nickname | La UMH |
| Website | http://www.umh.es |
The Miguel Hernández University of Elche (Valencian: Universitat Miguel Hernández d'Elx, UMH; IPA: [univeɾsiˈtad miˈɣɛɫ eɾˈnandez ˈðɛʎtʃ], Spanish: Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche) is a Spanish University located in the province of Alicante that was established in 1997. Its name commemorates the Spanish poet Miguel Hernández. It is structured in four campuses: Elche (main administration offices), Altea, Sant Joan d'Alacant and Orihuela. At each Campus official degree/diploma courses are taught, within the corresponding faculties and schools.
Its current rector is Jesús Tadeo Pastor Ciurana.