University of Zaragoza
The University of Zaragoza, sometimes referred to as Saragossa University (Spanish: Universidad de Zaragoza) is a public university with teaching campuses and research centres spread over the three provinces of Aragon, Spain. Founded in 1542, it is one of the oldest universities in Spain, with a history dating back to the Roman period. Prime Ministers Pascual Madoz, Manuel Azaña, Salustiano de Olózaga and Eusebio Bardají, the Nobel Prize laureate and father of modern neuroscience Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the Catholic saint Josemaría Escrivá and the Cuban national hero Jose Marti studied at this university.
Universidad de Zaragoza | |
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | As the School of Zaragoza (7th century) University of Zaragoza in 1542 |
| Rector | Manuel José López Pérez |
Academic staff | 3,911 (2013–2014) |
Administrative staff | 1,806 (2013–2014) |
| Students | 36,492 including self-study and international participants (2013–2014) |
| Undergraduates | 30,415 (2013–2014) |
| Postgraduates | 3,528 (2013–2014) |
| Location | , Spain 41.64206390°N 0.90150650°W |
| Campus | Jaca, Huesca, La Almunia de Doña Godina, Zaragoza, Teruel |
| Website | www |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.