Universidad Publica de Navarra or University of
Navarra, which came into being in 1952, is widely considered not only
Spain's top private university, but is also ranked among the most
prestigious institutions of higher education in Europe. Founded by St.
Jose María Escrivá de Balaguer, it is a corporate work of
Opus Dei, a personal Prelature of the Catholic Church. The University
Hospital, with approximate 1,700 qualified professionals, takes care of
more than 100,000 patients a year.
Study Programmes
The University confers 27 degrees and administers more than 300
postgraduate programmes. The university runs one of Spain's most
distinguished teaching hospitals and the largest medical research center
in Spain called CIMA. A plethora of undergraduate programmes are also
offered. IESE Business School, which falls under the University of
Navarra, has attained name in the field of business education. IESE
Business School is one of Europe's oldest management education
institutions.
The courses are organised in five faculties: Social and Human Sciences,
Economics and Marketing, Agriculture, Industrial and Telecommunication
Engineering, and Health Sciences.
Special International Programmes
Universidad Publica de Navarra runs several international programmes
with the objective of internationalization of its students. Most
ambitious of these is Erasmus-Europe programme. Under this, 300 places
are available to study in 157 higher education centres in the European
Union. Another is ISEP-USA programme. Students from the Public
University of Navarre are selected for an exchange plan with over 100
teaching centres included in the ISEP network in the US. Multilateral
programmes are organized for students in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe
and Latin America.
Campus
Four of University campuses are located at Pamplona, San Sebastián,
Madrid, and Barcelona. Pamplona is the main campus and other campuses
supplement it. The campus has a system of buildings that create a
favourable atmosphere for working and learning. At the centre of the
campus is a huge library. Department buildings are located at each side
of the library. The campus has large parking facility too. Pamplona
campus of the university has been designed by famous architect Javier Sáenz
de Oiza.
Contact Information
Campus Universitario Navarra - 31080
