Knowledge-generating Bodies Directory

The University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) is one of Spain’s oldest public universities, founded in 1495. It operates on two main campuses, in Santiago de Compostela and Lugo, offering a broad range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. USC is known for strong research output, cultural heritage, and significant impact in education and innovation in Galicia.

The University of Vigo (UVigo) is a public institution founded in 1990 with campuses in Vigo, Pontevedra, and Ourense. It provides undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, many courses in English, and a strong commitment to innovation, research, and internationalization. UVigo supports student mobility, entrepreneurship, and community engagement while offering extensive cultural, sports, and extracurricular activities.

The Universitat de València (UV is a public research university in Valencia, Spain, founded in 1499, making it one of the oldest universities in Spain and the oldest in the Valencian Community. It offers a comprehensive academic offering across almost all fields of knowledge, like sciences, humanities, health, social sciences, arts, etc. with dozens of undergraduate degrees, many master’s programs, and PhD courses. It is divided into multiple campuses (Blasco Ibáñez, Tarongers, Burjassot-Paterna, and Ontinyent) and also has a number of affiliated centres and extensions. The university has a strong emphasis on research, innovation and internationalisation, maintaining many research institutes, participating in exchange programs (such as Erasmus), hosting foreign students, fostering spin-offs via its Science Park, etc. It is led by Rector María Vicenta Mestre Escrivà.

The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) is a public technical university in Valencia, Spain, founded in 1968 (as the Higher Polytechnic Institute), which now has three campuses (Valencia-Vera, Gandía, Alcoy). It offers a wide range of engineering, architecture, science, technology, design and applied fields; dozens of undergraduate degrees, many master’s and doctoral programmes. The UPV has a strong focus on research and innovation: it is one of the Spanish leaders in patent production, R+D-income, and international academic collaboration (Erasmus, double degrees, etc.). Its campuses are well-equipped, with extensive facilities, green and pedestrian spaces, and an infrastructure oriented toward sustainability; employment outcomes and hands-on practice (internships, etc.) are also major priorities.

The Universitat Jaume I (UJI) is the public university in Castelló. Established in 1991, the UJI has positioned itself as a local university, characterised by a personalised approach, the efficiency of its administrative procedures, and a significant level of participation of its members in university life. This is thanks, among other factors, to an integrated campus with modern, functional, and sustainable facilities. The UJI is committed to excellence in all areas, and the results of this commitment to quality are reflected in various rankings that place it among the best young universities in the world. Approximately 15,000 people form the university community.

The Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH) is a public multicampus university in the province of Alicante, Spain, established by regional law in 1996 and beginning academic activity in 1997-98. It has four campuses (Elche, Sant Joan d’Alacant, Orihuela, and Altea) and its academic portfolio includes bachelor’s (grados), official master’s and doctoral programs across the arts, health and experimental sciences, engineering, as well as social sciences. UMH is known for strong links with the labour market (through many collaboration agreements with companies and internships), for internationalisation, and for research institutions of recognised excellence (e.g. in neurosciences, bioengineering, statistical-/data sciences etc.).

The Universidad de Alicante (UA) is a public university in Spain, founded in 1979, located in San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante). It offers over fifty official degree programs (undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral) across a broad spectrum of fields including social sciences and law, experimental sciences, engineering, humanities, education, and health sciences. UA is known for its strong research activity: it has more than 70 departments and many research groups, along with several research institutes, and is among world universities that are recognised in several rankings in specific subjects like Tourism, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, etc. It also emphasises internationalisation, technology transfer, sustainability, and has multiple satellite centres, good campus infrastructure, and various programs and services to support students, researchers and innovation.

The CEU Cardenal Herrera University (Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, or CEU UCH) is part of the Fundación CEU San Pablo, an educational, not-for-profit foundation which has more than 80 years of experience in the education sector.The Fundación CEU San Pablo (FUSP-CEU) was born out of the Asociación Católica de Propagandistas (ACdP), an organisation founded by Father Ángel Ayala in 1908.FUSP-CEU began life in 1933, and it now has 25 educational facilities at which more than 190 educational programmes are taught, from early-year education through to postgraduate studies, and also including vocational training. FUSP-CEU has a presence in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Murcia, Alicante, Vigo, Jerez, Elche, Seville and Valladolid.The foundation of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University was approved by Valencia's regional parliament in 1999, but FUSP-CEU began its educational activities in Valencia in 1971.After that first year of providing a programme of pre-university studies (then known as COU), it then became a college associated with the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). Afterwards, the number of educational programmes at CEU UCH continued to grow, enabling it to be become the first private university in the Valencia region, the Comunitat Valenciana. Our Elche Campus opened in 1994-95, with the Castellón Campus following in 2007-08. CEU UCH is the only private university to possess campuses in the three provinces which make up the Comunitat Valenciana.The CEU Cardenal Herrera University has also led the way in the Comunitat Valenciana with degrees in Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, and Audiovisual Communication.‍

The UCV is a private, non-profit, catholic university. Located in Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, it was founThe UCV is a private, non-profit, catholic university. Located in Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, it was founded in 2003, starting with vocational degrees, such as Primary Education and Nursing. An honest vocation to service is what runs in our DNA. We promote intellectual and personal curiosity that will allow students to discover and lead full lives.ded in 2003, starting with vocational degrees, ...

The University of La Laguna is the oldest institution of higher education in the Canary Islands, with over two hundred years of history. The decree establishing its foundation dates back to March 11, 1792, signed by King Charles IV. Since then, it has gone through several different names and stages, until it acquired its current name in 1913.

Two hundred years after its founding, the University of La Laguna remains a benchmark in the Canary Islands, reaching out to the world through the Atlantic. Currently, this public institution is comprised of more than 25,000 people, including students, faculty, and administrative and service staff.

Its catalogue of degrees includes 46 Bachelor's Degrees, 7 Double Degrees, 38 University Master's Degrees, 1 Double University Master's Degree, 22 Doctoral programmes and 15 Own Degrees.

The ULL is undergoing an internal renovation process that will leverage new information technologies and online education, centralized in its Virtual Teaching Unit.

The Canary Islands' strategic tricontinental position compels its universities to take a leading position in the Atlantic region they occupy.

Technological Center for Research in Artificial Intelligence of Tourism

Arabiotech is an independent and self-governing biotechnology cluster established in Aragón, Spain, in May 2013. It was founded by a group of biotech companies, including CerTest Biotec, Centro de Análisis Genéticos (CAGT), Ebers Medical, Exopol, Nanoimmunotech, Operon, and Zeulab. The cluster aims to represent, promote, and defend the interests of the biotechnology sector in Aragón to enhance its competitiveness. Arabiotech fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among its members and with academic institutions, particularly the University of Zaragoza. The cluster also collaborates with other regional clusters, such as Arahealth, to strengthen the healthcare and biotechnology sectors in Aragón.

ASIDCAT (Asociación de Investigación y Desarrollo del Calzado y Afines de Toledo), a technology centre based in Fuensalida (Toledo), was founded in May 1996 to meet the technological needs of footwear companies in the province of Toledo.

The Association is a private, non-profit organization comprised of companies in the sector, all located in the province of Toledo.

ASIDCAT's mission includes research, development, and innovation; conducting studies, tests, and analyses of materials and production processes; providing training; technology transfer; disseminating information; and more.

As an educational space for higher education, the Pablo de Olavide University is at the service of society and defines itself as a place of reflection and critical thinking committed to contributing to progress , to teaching respect for fundamental rights and public freedoms, to promoting equality between women and men, solidarity and human values, and to responding to the needs and problems of contemporary society.

The University will strive to ensure the broadest possible social impact of its activities, establishing channels for collaboration and assistance to society in order to contribute to and support social, economic, and cultural progress. Likewise, it will encourage and promote the participation of members of its university community in international cooperation and solidarity activities and projects, as well as the implementation of activities and initiatives that contribute to promoting equality between men and women, providing ongoing support to people with special needs, fostering a culture of peace, promoting sustainable development, and respecting the environment.

Five hundred years of history have made the University of Seville a leading educational institution in Spain.

Thanks to its long history, its structure, and the dedicated staff who give it its soul, the University of Seville is today a benchmark in the Spanish and European university system. The more than 70,000 students enrolled last year confirm this, making it the second largest Spanish university and the largest in Andalusia in terms of enrollment across its 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 160 master's programs. Its commitment to knowledge and its contribution to progress also make it stand out in patent generation, an area in which it holds second place nationally.

The University of Seville is also a city within a city. To accommodate all its members, the University of Seville boasts one of the most modern and accessible campuses, with more than 32 centers and 80,000 m² of sports facilities. Its student services department is particularly noteworthy, offering personalized attention to provide information and guidance. The university is also indispensable for understanding the culture and heritage of Seville, as many of its buildings are essential to the architectural and historical richness of the city.