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University Of Granada
Contact: +34 958 243013 (Int'l Office)
Universidad de Granada (UGR)
Universidad de Granada, Vicerrectorado de Investigación y Relaciones Internacionales, Hospital Real, Cuesta del Hospicio, s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
4.19 / 5 based on 690 reviews.
Description:
The University of Granada has suffered its ups and downs during its more than 450 years' existence but has always been the focal point of scholarship and learning in the city, to such an extent that Granada can be called a true university city, like Oxford and Salamanca for example, where the university and its colleges and annexes extend throughout the city and its influence is felt in all walks of life.
86% of students recommend
690 reviews
690 Overall reviews of Universidad de Granada
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by Melanie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany
Mathematics, Erasmus
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No. I think that is what everyone has to experience on his own In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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The UGR (Universidad de Granada)is a very international university. There are about 1500 Erasmus students a year and many more internationals especially from Southamerica and the north of Africa. The academic standards are quite good compared to other spanish universities, but the way of teaching is more similar to the german school than to the german university system. FINAL COMMENTS
I can definitly recommand Granada to everyone who wants to go to Spain and is interested in spanish culture. It's such a vivid city full of (international) students and old historical landmarks. If you go there, don't be afraid of not finding a place to stay, because the streets are full of announcements of people who search for flat mates. Don't try to apply for room in a "residencia"! That's quite expensive and more a hotel than a hall of residence. My travel tip is Marocco as it is quite near and you can get a good idea of the oriental / african way of life, especially in Marrakech. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Veronika, Univerzita Karlova, Prague, Czech Republic
Political Science, Erasmus
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I don't think so, everything evolved very well. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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It is very important to get yourself involved in various activities, meet new people and put yourself fully into this experience, only this way you will get the best out of it. FINAL COMMENTS
If you like kite surfing, then Tarifa is the Mekka of Andalucia for you, it is some 2,5 hours from Granada and the atmosphere is great and the winds always blow there. Granada is definitely worth visiting, it has an amazing vibe and the city is very beautiful and lively. Moreover the Universidad de Granada is very welcoming to the international students and has a great offer of courses and other academic events and conferences. Professors are also very open to discussion and always there if you need an advise. I conducted investigation for my thesis here and I really benefited from a great library the University had and also advices of the professors. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Linnea, Södertörns Högskola, Stockholm, Sweden
Language, Erasmus
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Not having worried about housing because it´s easy to find once you´re there. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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Treat the foreign students better in the student offices.. I was treated very well at all times but most people complained about being treated bad.. That´s all I can think of right now. FINAL COMMENTS
Make sure you get the chance to travel to Sevilla, Cordoba, Cadiz in the south and also see other places along the way, like Ronda, Tariffa, Cabo de Gata etc. Also while travelling don´t have to many expectations on housing. I preferred travelling quite economically in order not to spend to much money. Some living conditions can be great while others not so much. Just enjoy the trips without being to fuzzed about places you stay at. Also try to stay away from people from you home country and try to meet and hang out with spanish people instead. They will teach you a lot and also show you the best things to see. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by simpsonal, University College London, London, United Kingdom
Engineering, Chemical, Erasmus
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Its worth taking some lessons in dance here, the flamenco schools et cetera are famous throughout the world here it is not a resource to consider idley. In Spain if you are afraid to stick your neck out you can really lose out. There are mountain walks, camping trips etc which are great - the nature here is so beautiful. A visit to the Alpujarra should be on your list - the next Dalai Lama was located at a temple there. Yoga/Meditation sessions there, a little pricey but you will meet some Spanish celebrities! These kids are used to taking the initiative and organising things together, Spanish friends are very important. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Granada is a lovely place to be. Andaluzes and Spanish in general gave me an ability to enjoy life and make the most out of situations that I did not have before. Once you learn how to join in the Cachondeo (boystrous joking) you really laugh til you cry very, very often. FINAL COMMENTS
Talk to the people - they will give you advice on everything from the best travel agent to the best mobile phone to the best books for courses....they talk so much that they are your main resourse for most information. Some people will have difficulty leaving home for the first time, forming strong friendships and an active social life will soften the blow. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by dre22, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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How to manage my funds better. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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This is a good university yet has a large volume of students which some people may not be entirely comfortable with. There is a variety of classes in the main campus. The best experience I had was in the language centre doing the intensive course. FINAL COMMENTS
From the bus station it is virtually possible to access most other cities/towns in Spain. Security is very important in this city and students should be aware of the dangers of living in a city. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rosalyn, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, United States
International Relations, Independent
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I wished that I would have known that I would not have been taking classes with other Spaniards. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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I highly recommend this univeristy, especially if you like to go out and have fun! It is a total university town, and you can meet alot of other international students as well. FINAL COMMENTS
If you are finding you're own housing, look to live with other university students, and you do not need to go to real estate offices to look for a room. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Iben, The Aarhus School of Business, Arhus, Denmark
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
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A little course of patience can come in handy when facing the Spanish way :) In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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The university has much to offer; a great academic level, an extensive course program and an interesting social aspect. FINAL COMMENTS
1. Do as much travelling as you can, without loosing touch with the city. 2. Try to adapt the Spanish way - 'when in Rome, do as the Romans'!! 3. The cafes at 'La Plaza de Einstein' offers great cheap tapas - enjoy :) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Veronica, Università degli Studi di Roma - La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
Language, Erasmus
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I wish I had more information about the Univerity in general and the couses I could do. I didn't know anithing when I arrived in granada, because my University didn't tell me about it. I discovered there that there werw two semesters, courses of six and nine cfu, not exactly as in Italy, anf things like that. there'a a lot of burocracy before and after the erasmus. In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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It's not a very big Univerity, but for this reason is well organized and at the same time the Uni. and in the city there are great cultural events. The same course is done once in the morning and once in the evening. FINAL COMMENTS
I suggest erasmus incoming in Granada to go the associaton of Erasmus student, because they always organize great parties, and the cheapest travels, to go to Cadiz, Sevilla and more... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by cbhs99, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
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That for those students who feel uncomfortable about the idea that most socializing revolves around drinking, there are many other setting in which you will meet people and get to know them. You have no real problems saying, no thank you when someone offers you alcohol. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Go, enjoy Granada and explore Spain. Go for the life experience with the excuse that you are studying. Go to class, but dont make school the dominant part of your life there. FINAL COMMENTS
Find a good place to live in the beginning and make sure you write up an agreement and have the other people sign it. Get a cell phone. And if you can, live with a couple spanish speakers. Also, there are many opportunities to do service and it is a great way to pick up the language. Also, if you can find some group, be it a chior or a music group, you will have a great time and meet spanish students. Its best to join their organizations because that is the way to meet people who are just going on with there regular lives. Have fun and celebrate Granada for me. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Michael, Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Most people loved it.
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none FINAL COMMENTS
Concerning the apartment, try to get an apartment with central heating. It might not seem important in the beginning when it's warm but most people were freezing much more than in their home country. Be careful about apartments being close to the business faculty (Cartuja), they might be quite far away from downtown, which is not practical when going out. Sign up for the international student organization (ASEE), they organize all kinds of activities such as salsa courses, language exchanges (intercambios) and trips. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by AuroraBor, Lapin Yliopisto, Rovaniemi, Finland
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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How cold the houses are in the winter! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Great atmosphere, and Granada is a fascinating city FINAL COMMENTS
If you do not have a flat, arrive before the classes start in order to find housing and get settled. Do not hang out only with international students but make an effort to get to know local people and use the language - even with an Andalucian accent :) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Ryan, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Literature, University Agreement
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Again, the accent was very troubling for me at first. I accomodated, but would have preferred to have heard it ahead of time. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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The University of Granada is a very well-organized, clean, and fun place to study. There are people from all over the world, all of whom are more than willing to help out in times of need. The general feeling of support is great. FINAL COMMENTS
Spain is the BEST. It's very low-key, slow-paced, very relaxing. People tend to be late. Basically, have a very open mind when you go. There is a ton of stimulus; breathe it in slowly. Don't rush to do anything. It will happen when it happens. Even if dinner happens to be at midnight. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jill, Montana State Un, Bozeman, MTiversity, Bozeman, MT, United States
Language, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
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What really to bring and what to leave behind. I also wish I would have known further in advance how many American students I would be going to school with. Also most importantly I wish I woudl have researched Studying in San Sebastian, Spain beforehand. I fell in love with Sna Sebastian and count the seconds until I can visit, work or live there!! In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Really research other Universities, Programs, and cities in Spain before choosing Granada merely because it is ''close to the beach and the mountains.'' FINAL COMMENTS
All you really need is an open mind and you are set to have one of the most incredible, powerful, humbling, amazing times of your life! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by rens, Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Law, European Community/EU, Erasmus
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Better information about the different courses. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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Beautiful university and lots of international students, a place to be. FINAL COMMENTS
Fly on Malaga. Go also with the bus to the cities around Granada. When you look for apartment go to Granada a few weeks before the start of the academic year (do for example a language course-there are a lot) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Matthew, Anglia Ruskin University - Chelmsford, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Law, Erasmus
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The Andaluz accent is very difficult to understand. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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I would recommend this place if you can handle the language and the strange accent in an academic environment. FINAL COMMENTS
Its a beautiful place but you need to keep up the hard work because there isn't much help from your lecturers. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Matthew, Anglia Ruskin University - Chelmsford, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Law, Erasmus
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The Andaluz accent is very difficult to understand. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
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I would recommend this place if you can handle the language and the strange accent in an academic environment. FINAL COMMENTS
Its a beautiful place but you need to keep up the hard work because there isn't much help from your lecturers. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by joyce, Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
mediterranean studies, Erasmus
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no, I experienced it like this and maybe I shoud heve made more contact with local people In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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very recommendable FINAL COMMENTS
Go there and enjoy the city, it´s a great place to live, you can go tot the mountains and go to the beach....it has a great nature surroundings This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by geko2000, Karl Franzens Universität Graz, Graz, Austria
Law, International, cultural agreement betwenn Austria and Spain
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i knwe the system quite well and i had friends who study there In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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i liked that town and the posibilities you had there. the social life in andalucia is very important and you get another understanding of living. have fun and work somth FINAL COMMENTS
another wonderful year in spain that i really dont want to miss. granada is very good situated (altough the clima is very hard to stand- hot in summer, cold in winter) you have the skiing slopes nad the sea in about 1 hours time by car. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Claire, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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i would have liked a pack from either uni with a map of the city you host uni is in beacuse we were bsolutly lost at the begining, tips about what areas to live in etc In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
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Amasing location, nightlife, skiing and beach both available, student town, loads of erasmus FINAL COMMENTS
Tarvel to Morroco if your in Granada! so easy to get to and so cheep to get to and once you are there! If you get ill, just go to A&E, so much quicker and easier, registering at a surgery is a nightmare! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Maarika, Tallinna Pedagoogika Ülikool, Tallinn, Estonia
Environmental Sciences, Erasmus
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i guess that to have things done here in Spain, you need to be patient. first 2 weeks were awful. everything takes so much time, really nerve-racking. but now i'm already quite used to that:)) In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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don't take too many courses, as here in Spain every course takes quite a lot of your time. and enjoy the social life of Granada, it is worth it! FINAL COMMENTS
all the region of Andalucia is beautiful. take some time off, and make trips to little villages and mountains to get acquinted with the local culture. try the local cuisine, especially the bull's tail. mmm...delicious!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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