University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1038 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #412 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #37 of 75 | In Spain |
| #1 of 2 | In Las Palmas |
| #220 of 1,003 | For Aviation |
| Top50% | For 135 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ulpgc.es
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized foreign equivalent, and pre-university examination (selectividad) |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
We've calculated the 81% acceptance rate for University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a world-class research university with 20,484 scientific papers published and 416,618 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 68 | 152 |
| 1994 | 83 | 212 |
| 1995 | 79 | 266 |
| 1996 | 124 | 443 |
| 1997 | 121 | 533 |
| 1998 | 134 | 611 |
| 1999 | 196 | 755 |
| 2000 | 182 | 973 |
| 2001 | 253 | 1294 |
| 2002 | 277 | 1820 |
| 2003 | 363 | 2058 |
| 2004 | 364 | 2535 |
| 2005 | 413 | 3089 |
| 2006 | 491 | 4228 |
| 2007 | 472 | 4664 |
| 2008 | 459 | 5894 |
| 2009 | 581 | 6932 |
| 2010 | 631 | 8300 |
| 2011 | 638 | 9424 |
| 2012 | 711 | 11328 |
| 2013 | 768 | 13308 |
| 2014 | 875 | 15082 |
| 2015 | 993 | 15766 |
| 2016 | 1065 | 16123 |
| 2017 | 1008 | 18225 |
| 2018 | 1032 | 20993 |
| 2019 | 1093 | 25265 |
| 2020 | 1206 | 32517 |
| 2021 | 1202 | 37616 |
| 2022 | 1213 | 39247 |
| 2023 | 1311 | 41354 |
| 2024 | 1222 | 41125 |
| 2025 | 778 | 37519 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 760 |
| Master's Degree | 1,510 |
| Doctoral Degree | 2,270 |
The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Título de Graduado | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, French, German, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Teacher Training, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Máster Propio | Coastal Studies, Education, Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Human Resources, International Business, Law, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing |
| Doctor | Chemical Engineering, Economics, Linguistics, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Christina Ochoa
- Occupations
- actorwriterfilm director
- Biography
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Cristina Ochoa Lopez, known professionally as Christina Ochoa, is a Spanish actress and science communicator.
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Javier Santaolalla q
- Occupations
- telecommunications engineerphysicistscience communicator
- Biography
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Javier Santaolalla Camino is a Spanish physicist, engineer, doctor in particle physics and scientific popularizer. He has worked at the National Center for Space Studies (CNES) in France, CIEMAT and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), where he was part of the team that discovered the Higgs boson through the Large Hadron Collider (LHS) from CMS Experiment.
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Carla García Barber
- Enrolled in the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Graduated with licentiate in medicine
- Occupations
- physicianbeauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
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Carla Barber Garcia is a Spanish medical doctor, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Spain 2015 and Miss World Spain 2011. She represented her country at both Miss Universe 2015 and Miss World 2011.
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Australia Navarro
- Enrolled in the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Maria Australia Navarro de Paz is a Spanish politician from the People's Party and leader of the People's Party of the Canary Islands in the Parliament of the Canary Islands.
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Omar Emboirik Ahmed
- Occupations
- historianambassadordiplomatpolitician
- Biography
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Omar Emboirik Ahmed Abdelahi was the Sahrawi ambassador to Venezuela until late 2012, also accredited non-resident ambassador to Bolivia and Ecuador, with a base in Caracas.
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics, Business and Tourism | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Education, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Geography and History | Geography, History, Rural Planning |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Law | Human Resources, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Social Work |
| Faculty : Marine Science | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Faculty : Philology | Arabic, Classical Languages, English, Modern Languages, Philology, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish |
| Faculty : Physical Education and Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Teacher Training | Child Care and Development, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Social Sciences, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Translation and Interpretation | English, French, German, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Pathology, Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Applied Microelectonics | Microelectronics |
| Institute : Intelligent Systems and Digital Engineering | Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| School : Architecture | Architecture |
| School : Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science |
| School : Industrial and Civil Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Naval Architecture |
| School : Telecommunications Engineering and Electronic Engineering | Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | ULPGC Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Universities |
| Motto | Ad Orbem per Technicam To the world through techniques |
| Colors | blue, grey, orange |
Location and contacts
| Address | Calle Juan de Quesada, 30 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35001 Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 382,000 |