Study in Granada, Spain

Spain is a country with a long, colorful history – a nation built on foundations of art, exploration and religion. At the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Granada carries on the tradition of excellence with its dazzling urban nightlife and the daily grind of its hard-working, high-achieving educational institutions. Granada is perfect for those prospective students seeking a city that’s tastefully unique, but not overwhelming.
 
Most higher education institutions in Granada – and Spain as a whole – are public institutions, although some colleges and universities are privately managed. It is important to understand that many colleges might include religious programs alongside their educational studies, as a majority of the country is thick with Catholic roots. However, such programs are not required in most schools, and Granada boasts a diverse cultural, religious and ethnic student population.
 
There  is a variety of activities for students in Granada, not least of which include flamenco dancing, dining on authentic tapas and touring gothic architecture. The most significant and life changing site for student visitors in Granada? The Alhambra – an ancient, Arab collection of gardens, palaces and courtyards built together to form one of the great new wonders of the world.
 
Some other considerations for future students of Granada schools include:

• Majority of courses taught in Spanish.
• Some colleges are religiously affiliated.

 
Major Fields of Study Granada
 
It is difficult to select a handful of studies that are most prominent in Granada. This is mainly due to the diverse course set that most institutions offer. With multiple faculties of different universities specializing in certain content areas, students can conceivably purse any major or any course in Granada.
 
That being said, there does exist a small tendency for schools in Granada to lean towards some educational subjects over others. Fine arts, for example, are not widely pursued in Granada, though programs are more than available. Rather, students flock to technology and engineering programs, especially those related to construction and architecture. Other technical degrees are also common.
 
As a result, the majority of students in Granada tend to study:

• Civil engineering
• Building engineering
• Computer science
• Technology
• Architectur e

 
Naturally, this does not represent all school and all studies available in Grenada. Research specific institutional coursework to find many more educational options in Granada.
 
Schools of Granada
 
There are several schools available for higher education studies in Grenada, including private and public institutions, colleges and universities. The institutions listed below demonstrate some of the options for students wishing to study in this Spanish city. There are other schools based in Granada, but these are some of the higher-ranked and better-known of the selection.
 

1. The University of Granada (Universidade de Granada) is one of the largest universities in Spain, with campuses all over Granada. It provides the widest variety of study programs as compared to any other higher educational institution in Granada. It is responsible for numerous artistic alumni.
2. The Colegio Mayor Albayzín was founded by the Catholic priest Josemarie Escriva de Balaguer in 1945. With a diverse set of faculties and study programs, the university also strives to promote Opus Dei – a Catholic institution aimed at peacefully spreading Christian doctrine.

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