The University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) was established in 1742 as a public academic institution in Erlangen, and is one of the largest universities in Germany. Approximately 38,000 German and international students are enrolled in the university's five academic faculties while studying intensive programs regarding law, economics, humanities, medicine, and engineering. Furthermore, FAU is known for being a top-ranking institution in the most innovative research, and has partnered with prestigious research centers and universities throughout Europe.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Poznan University of Economics and Business
THE POZNAŃ UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS is one of the oldest, most prestigious schools of economics in Poland. Since 1926, we have been continually developing higher education and ensuring high quality of scientific studies and constant development of research infrastructure. We prepare numerous economic expert reports and implement innovative projects. High-quality education, which we have provided for years, allows our students and graduates to successfully face the challenges of a dynamic labour market. The innovation of our research and educational methods has been confirmed by numerous rankings and accomplishments of our students and employees. We combine our care for the highest quality of education with the development of cooperation with other countries and broadly defined business practice.
University of Milano-Bicocca - Department of Economics
The DEMS was founded in 2012 by merging the Department of Economics with groups of scholars of statistical and business disciplines from other departments of the same university. The academic staff of the DEMS is grouped in the following sections: Economics, Management (ISTEI) and Statistics. Thanks to the excellent results obtained by the department in the quality of research assessment (VQR) and to a valid departmental research project, in January 2018 the DEMS has been awarded with the Department of Excellence 2018-2022 grant of the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR).
Technische Universität Dresden has its roots in the Royal Saxon Technical School that was founded in 1828. Today, it is a university that unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities and social sciences, as well as medicine. This wide range of disciplines, which is unique in Germany, brings with it the obligation for the university to promote interdisciplinarity and to contribute to the integration of science and society. TUD - STRONG IN RESEARCH, DIVERSE IN TEACHING Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) is one of the largest technical universities in Germany and one of the leading and most dynamic institutions in the country. With 18 faculties in five Schools, it offers a wide range of 124 degree courses and covers a broad research spectrum. Its focuses Health Sciences, Biomedicine & Bioengineering, Information Technology & Microelectronics, Smart Materials & Structures, Energy, Mobility & Environment as well as Culture & Societal Change are considered exemplary in Germany and throughout Europe. Since 2012, TUD has been one of the “Universities of Excellence”. In the second phase of the Excellence Initiative, TUD was successful with four applications: The Institutional Strategy, the Clusters of Excellence Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD) and the Graduate School Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (DIGS-BB. In January 2019, three new Clusters of Excellence have started their work: PoL – Physics of Life, ct.qmat – Complexity and Topology in Quantum Materials, and CeTI – Centre for Tactile Internet. In July 2019, TU Dresden was once again awarded the University of Excellence title and will thus receive permanent funding within the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments as of 1 November 2019. Studying at TU Dresden Research at TU Dresden
Paris Dauphine University (French: Université Paris-Dauphine), often referred to as Paris Dauphine or Dauphine, is a public research institution in Paris, France. It is the only institution in France to be both a grande école and University.[1] Dauphine was founded as a faculty of economics and management in 1968 in the former NATO headquarters in western Paris, in the 16th arrondissement. Dauphine is renowned for its teaching in finance, economics, mathematics, law and business strategy.[2] Dauphine is a selective university with the status of "Grand Etablissement"; this unique legal status within the French higher education system allows Dauphine to make an entrance selection of its students.[3] On average, 90 to 95% of the accepted students received either high distinctions or the highest distinctions at their French High School National Exam results (Examen National du Baccalauréat).[4] Dauphine is also a founding member, and now a constituent college, of Université PSL; it ranks 1st in France and in the top 50 worldwide.[5] It also belongs to the Conférence des Grandes écoles.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) was established in 1977 as a public academic institution in Uppsala, Sweden. Approximately 4,000 bachelor, graduate, and doctoral students attend the university, which is funded by the Swedish Ministry for Rural Affairs. There are four prestigious faculties at SLU which are the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agriculture Sciences, Faculty of Landscape Planning, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and Faculty of Forest Sciences, and the Faculty of Horticulture and Agricultural Sciences. Furthermore, SLU has been ranked as one of the top ten universities in Sweden.
The University of Würzburg was established in 1402 as a public academic institution in Würzburg, Germany. The university is a distinguished member of the Coimbra Group and has gained prestige in the region for its Faculties of Law, Economics, Catholic Theology, and Biology. Furthermore, approximately 28,000 bachelor's and master's students are enrolled in the university. Annali Tautou
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, University of Bielefeld
The faculty focuses its teaching and research in the explanation of economic interrelations and predictions about the effects of economic decisions, and the understanding and shaping of economic processes and structures. Complex and interdependent economic relationships can be described with precision in mathematical methods, therefore the faculty emphasized in quantitative approaches to solve phenomenons. Currently, it counts with 17 professors, approximately 2000 students in bachelor´s, master´s and diploma degree and around 15% of foreign students. Research profile and current focuses of research Current research at the faculty comprises of a number of individual research projects and several research focuses. An analytical-quantitative approach characterises the majority of these projects. Among the established focuses of research is Computational Economics - a field in which the faculty is a top player in the international research landscape thanks to its highly visible profile and its success in raising third-party funding. Robust decision making under uncertainty is another established focus mainly carried by the Centre for Mathematical Economics (IMW). The research on Distribution, inequality and heterogeneity that is oriented to both social theory and economic policy is a Faculty tradition. Both decision-making theory and heterogeneity are at the centre of research in economics in general. Thus Bielefeld's engagement with these issues is certainly not unique. However, the Faculty has been exceptionally successful and innovative in these areas, which is reflected in its publication output and successful bids for third-party funding (including DFG, EU, ZIF) and makes them important research focuses of the Faculty. All three research areas boast an impressive network with national or international research partners. The more recently established subject area Economic implications of smart products and smart systems is co-ordinated by the Institute for Technological Innovation, Market Development and Entrepreneurship (iTIME). The research focus is characterised by a high level of interdisciplinarity and collaboration with a variety of regional partners. Other significant contributors to the research profile and international visibility of the Faculty are the Bielefeld Graduate School of Economics and Management (BiGSEM) and the research-oriented Master's Programme in Quantitative Economics.
Helmut-Schmidt-University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
Helmut Schmidt University: Specialists and executives for tomorrows armed forces We qualify our students through academic education for military and civilian management positions. For more than 40 years, we have been covering the holder’s need for experts and specialists. On the basis of excellent basic research and forward-looking applied research, we are the pacemaker for the the German Armed Forces – the Bundeswehr. Involving the idea of lifelong learning, we develop high quality continuing education programs for the public sector. In networking with academic institutions in Germany and abroad, the university established itself as an internationally oriented science partner. Studies The Helmut Schmidt University offers 26 degree programs in shorter time frame. All degree programs are accredited by civilian quality insurance agencies. It is possible to obtain a Bachelor‘s degree in seven trimesters (2 ¼ years) and a Master‘s degree in another five trimesters (1 ¾ years). All in all, studies should not take longer than four years. In addition to their major field of study all students have to study interdisciplinary modules. Here they obtain general career-related skills and interdisciplinary and inter-methodological competences. Language training is mandatory for all students, as is the completion of work experience placements. In general, teaching takes place in classes with no more than 25 students. Research Research conditions are excellent, with laboratories of high technical standards and well-stocked libraries. The Helmut Schmidt University works in close cooperation with other universities, non-university research facilities and companies in Hamburg and its metropolitan area. The University is network member of Hamburg Aviation, one of the first leading-edge clusters with a total funding of 80 million euros. It is a partner in the Biocatalysis2021 research cluster, which develops biotechnological methods for manufacturing processes. The Helmut Schmidt University cooperates with the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (Centre for Materials and Coastal Research) in the field of materials research, in which both institutions are world leaders in their respective disciplines. Together with the University of Hamburg, the Hamburg University of Technology, the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences and the HafenCity University Hamburg, the Helmut Schmidt University established the Renewable Energy Research Group. Research clusters at the university comprise Cognitive Science, Sustainable Power Systems and Aeronautics Research. Continuing Education Our Academy for Continuing Scientific Education (ZWW) offers various Master-degree programs and other courses on a part-time basis. Developing and providing high-quality certification modules and further education courses with a main emphasis on the public sector is supposed to achieve two goals: First, fulfil the further education mandate of the Hamburg Higher Education Act in the best possible way. Second, with regard to personnel development and lifelong learning make an essential contribution to the further development of the HSU as an internationally oriented science partner of the Federal Government. International Relations The Helmut Schmidt University collaborates with universities and institutions of higher education throughout the world. A study abroad term is offering students an opportunity to study their field at another university, to gain diverse new impressions, to broaden their individual horizons and to improve their personal development. There are more than 50 partner universities to choose from. The university offers exchange programs with universities in Australia, Austria, Brasil, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greek, Hungary, Island, Israel, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States of America and Uzbekistan.
School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University
The Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) provides high-quality education to students and conducts excellent research, offering an international perspective in the fields of economics and international business administration. Its seven research themes focus on interdisciplinary solutions to today's global challenges. SBE’s approach revolves around small-scale teaching methods supported by an electronic learning environment, a portfolio of international study programmes, and strong incentives for top-quality research. The focus lies on educational innovation. All degree programmes make use of Problem-Based Learning, with an emphasis on skills development – problem solving, group work, and self-directed learning – to prepare students optimally for the European and international knowledge society.
Bielefeld University was founded in 1969 with an explicit research assignment and a mission to provide high-quality research-oriented teaching. With around 25,000 students, the University currently encompasses 14 faculties. As a 'Volluniversitat' (full university), it offers a differentiated range of disciplines in the humanities, natural sciences, technology as well as in medicine. Our mission statement As a university internationally regarded for its top-level research and innovative teaching concepts, Bielefeld University makes a significant contribution to a progressive and participatory knowledge society. It is an attractive, family-friendly place to work and study and is characterized by an open communication culture, lived interdisciplinarity, diversity and freedom for personal development. more Study and teaching Good teaching is crucial for students’ success. At Bielefeld University, good teaching means activating the student’s sense of personal responsibility. It also means taking each student seriously and treating them respectfully, irrespective of background, origin and interests, and acting in a fair and transparent manner. The time spent studying at university is a phase of intense personal development, in which Bielefeld University plays an active role. Teachers are role models, and convey values such as civil courage, respect, accountability and commitment. With this understanding of teaching, Bielefeld University prepares students for careers in various professions on national and international job markets. In addition to specialist knowledge and methodological competence, research-oriented teaching develops critical and analytical thinking and increases the ability to reflect upon and solve problems. This motivates young people in all study phases to pursue an academic career. However, these skills prove to be extremely valuable in all other professional fields. For instance, the innovative, teacher training programme with its practical experience and research orientation prepares students for the real demands of the profession and contributes to the national reputation of Bielefeld University.
Auckland University of Technology (AUT University)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) (Māori: Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau) is a university in New Zealand, formed on 1 January 2000 when a former technical college (originally established in 1895) was granted university status. It has five faculties across three campuses in Auckland: City, North, and South campuses, and an additional three specialist locations: AUT Millennium, Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory and AUT Centre for Refugee Education.[2] AUT enrolled more than 29,000 students in 2018,[3][1]:16 including 4,194 international students from 94 countries[1]:20 and 2,417 postgraduate students.[1]:19 AUT's student population is diverse with a range of ethnic backgrounds including New Zealand European, Asian, Maori and Pasifika.[1]:20 Students also represent a wide age range with 22% being aged 25–39 years and 10% being 40 or older.[1]:20 AUT employed 2,474 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff in 2016, including both professional and academic.[1]:23 Data suggests that 86% of AUT's graduates are employed full-time within nine months of graduating.[4]:35 In the 2019 World University Rankings, AUT was ranked as 301–350.[5] HISTORY AUT was founded as Auckland Technical School in 1895, offering evening classes only. Daytime classes began in 1906 and its name was changed to Auckland Technical College. In 1913 it was renamed Seddon Memorial Technical College. In the early 1960s educational reforms resulted in the separation of secondary and tertiary teaching; two educational establishments were formed; the tertiary (polytechnic) adopting the name Auckland Technical Institute (ATI) in 1963 and the secondary school continuing with the same name. For three years they co-existed on the same site, but by 1964 the secondary school had moved to a new site in Western Springs and eventually became Western Springs College. In 1989 ATI became Auckland Institute of Technology (AIT), and the current name was adopted when university status was granted in 2000.[6] Sir Paul Reeves served as university chancellor from 2005 until his death in 2011.[7] In July, 2019, controversy arose when AUT cancelled an event commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre, and allegations arose that this was due to interference from the Government of China, due to contact between Chinese officials and the university.[8] AUT denied that China had pressured them,[9] although this claim has been heavily disputed, including by some university staff.[10]
The University of Mannheim is known for its business and international orientation. Various rankings, awards and evaluations classify the University as one of the leading universities in Germany. Mannheim's renowned Economics and Social Sciences Programs are closely intertwined with Humanities, Law, Mathematics and Computer Sciences. The University of Mannheim is unique because of the lecture halls, located at Mannheim Palace. About 3,000 employees and 12,000 students currently enjoy the privileges of this extraordinary campus setting and its inspiring atmosphere. As one of the leading universities in Germany, Uni Mannheim is closely connected to international companies and well-known research centers. Note that one of eight students and researchers of the University of Mannheim has an international background and with its interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs the Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences, the UM offers a unique research and teaching environment for graduates. Furthermore, the University of Mannheim is among the best research institutions in Europe. Excellent researchers in five schools and internationally renowned research centers as the Mannheim Center for European Social Research (MZES) or the Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) guarantee top-class research opportunities at the University of Mannheim. There are also renowned research institutes with close ties to the University, as the ZEW — Center for European Economic Research or the GESIS — Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences. University of Mannheim
Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, Bonn University
The Hausdorff Center for Mathematics is dedicated to promoting cutting-edge mathematical research in Bonn and Germany. The theme of the Hausdorff Center is mathematics, of which we share a broad and dynamic vision. At its center stands the classical core: the mathematics of famous and fruitful conjectures, the mathematics that is in symbiosis with theoretical physics, and which continually reveals to us deep and unexpected connections. Beyond this core, mathematics drives, and is driven by, the successful trend towards quantitative modeling in the natural and social sciences. The steadily improving performance of computers opens new perspectives for model simulations and the direct transfer of mathematics into technological applications. The Cluster of Excellence is probing and thoroughly studying this entire dynamic range through its Research Areas. Individual Reputations The basis of the HCM is the strength of its faculty, which is reflected in a large number of prizes and honors awarded to senior and junior mathematicians from Bonn, among them Fields Medalists: Gerd Faltings and Peter Scholze Nobel Prize winner in economics: Reinhard Selten Gerd Faltings, Wolfgang Lück, Stefan Müller, and Peter Scholze each received a Leibniz Prize and are four out of 14 non-retired awardees in mathematics
Welcome to Webster Vienna Founded in the U.S. in 1915, Webster University is an American University with a global perspective. The Vienna Campus, Webster Vienna Private University, opened in 1981 and is accredited both in the USA and in Austria. The University focuses on excellence in teaching, the joining of theory and practice, small class sizes, and educating students to be lifelong independent learners prepared to participate in an increasingly international society. Our Mission Webster University, a worldwide institution, ensures high quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. 4 Continents, 8 Countries, 60 Cities, 1 University Webster has a unique international network of campuses that offers students the opportunity to do parts of their studies almost anywhere in the world within a single university system. A degree from Webster Vienna is accredited in both the USA and Austria, and recognized everywhere in the world. Start your global learning experience with us and our worldwide network of campuses! History 1915 founded in St. Louis, Missouri, USA 1925 accredited in the USA by the Higher Learning Commission 1981 opens Vienna campus at the invitation of the mayor in Vienna 1985 offers first accredited MBA program in Austria 2001 Webster Vienna receives the Austrian private university accreditation 2014 Webster Vienna moves to “Palais Wenkheim” close to the city center and opens Webster’s first dormitory in Vienna, “Residence Am Augarten” 2015 Webster University celebrated 100 years 2016 Webster Vienna celebrates 35 years in Austria
Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Our School Erasmus School of Economics welcomes over 7000 Dutch and international students every academic year and provides world class education in economic disciplines and econometrics. Quality first, Integration of top research with top education and a prime economic focus on current and future real-world questions Mission and Vision By pursuing its three main principles: “Quality first”, “Integration of top research with top education” and “A prime economic focus on current and future real-world questions” Erasmus School of Economics will ensure that by 2023, the School will have secured its place as a leading academic brand in economics and econometrics in the world. Vision Erasmus School of Economics is the natural choice for ambitious students who wish to study economics or econometrics, for academics eager to contribute to relevant and challenging research and education, for alumni eager to learn and share their experiences, and for governments and firms seeking reliable advice. History Erasmus School of Economics’ history goes back to 1913, when the Netherlands School of Commerce was founded through a private initiative with broad support from the Rotterdam business community. The statutory recognition of higher education in commerce and economics as an academic discipline resulted in 1939 into the Netherlands School of Economics, the predecessor of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The university gained worldwide fame with its education and research in the fields of (business-) economics and econometrics and with its renowned professors, such as Johannes Witteveen, who became the first Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Henri Theil, and Jan Tinbergen, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1969. The school’s Econometric Institute is internationally recognised for its groundbreaking work and has Jan Tinbergen, one of the pioneers of econometrics as a discipline, as one of its founders. Our Academic Staff The school has four departments which includes the Econometric Institute and the departments of Economics, Business Economics and Applied Economics. The departments are home to our talented academic staff who specialise in various branches such as behavioural economics, health economics, finance, marketing, data science, and many more.
The University’s main mandate is to focus on research and development, teaching and continuing professional education and training. In all these fields its regional status is to be deepened and its high ranking in the European academic area is to be guaranteed. This is laid down in the Mission Statement of the University of Innsbruck. The University is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and students, irrespective of gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, and religious belief, and membership of the travelling community. Founded in 1669, the University of Innsbruck looks back to a long and variable history. The University has always been a supporting pillar of the Tyrolean society and has influenced the region tremendously. The importance of its status as a research and educating institution can be seen in the numerous award winning alumni and current and former scientists teaching and researching at the University. Many scientific cutting-edge discoveries have been made at this institution. Today the University comprises of 16 faculties and 81 institutes. For more information on the structure and size of the University visit our sites University in Numbers, Student Numbers and Organisational Structure. You find relevant numbers on last year’s performances at the Intellectual Capital site, and strategies and plans for the next few years at Development Plan. For finding the location of the various faculties, departments and other university institutions go to Maps and Directions. The site University Life gives you information on academic and cultural activities and events at the University.
The University of California, San Diego[9][10] (UC San Diego or, colloquially, UCSD[a]) is a public research university in San Diego, California.[12] Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling 31,842 undergraduate and 8,631 graduate students. The university occupies 2,141 acres (866 ha) near the coast of the Pacific Ocean, with the main campus resting on approximately 1,152 acres (466 ha).[13] UC San Diego is organized into seven undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, Sixth, and Seventh), four academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences), and seven graduate and professional schools (Jacobs School of Engineering, Rady School of Management, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, School of Global Policy and Strategy, School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the newly established Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science).[14] UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system, provides patient care, conducts medical research and educates future health care professionals at the UC San Diego Medical Center, Hillcrest, Jacobs Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Institute for Genomic Medicine, Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion and various express care and urgent care clinics throughout San Diego.[15] The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology),[16] San Diego Supercomputer Center and the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind, as well as eight School of Medicine research units, six research centers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and two multi-campus initiatives, including the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation.[17] UC San Diego is also closely affiliated with several regional research centers, such as the Salk Institute, the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, and the Scripps Research Institute. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".[18] According to the National Science Foundation, UC San Diego spent $1.265 billion on research and development in fiscal year 2018, ranking it 7th in the nation.[19] UCSD is considered one of the country's Public Ivies. As of August 2018, UC San Diego faculty, researchers and alumni have won 27 Nobel Prizes and three Fields Medals,[20] eight National Medals of Science, eight MacArthur Fellowships, and three Pulitzer Prizes.[21][22][23] Additionally, of the current faculty, 29 have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering,[22] 70 to the National Academy of Sciences,[24] 45 to the Institute of Medicine and 110 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[21]
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY OF NAVARRE MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT The mission of the Public University of Navarra (UPNA) is to contribute to the progress of society through the generation, dissemination and transmission of cultural, scientific and technical knowledge, and the all-round development of the individual. It defends the values of integrity, innovation, effort and responsibility towards the surrounding environment, and is driven by a vision of a dynamic university acting at regional, national and international levels, contributing prominently to the economic and social development of Navarre. A UNIVERSITY COMMITTED TO ITS SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT Created in 1987 by the Parliament of Navarre, the UPNA is a relatively small public university in Spain, with campuses in Pamplona and Tudela. Academically, it focuses on Engineering, the Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Law, and is a markedly technical university. It is one of Spain’s leading universities in terms of teaching, research and transfer, occupying, along with 16 other Spanish public universities, the upper quartile when it comes to overall productivity (2017 ISSUE ranking, BBVA-IVIE). Another of its priorities is social responsibility, which it embraces in its fullest sense. Within this context, it implements numerous specific actions, some of which already have a long history. The UPNA was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Spanish Network of Healthy Universities, which aims to promote healthy lifestyle habits, and stands out for having set up special programmes in this field. Its campuses are fully accessible, allowing the integration of people with disabilities, and it stands out for its commitment to equal opportunities for all. Promoting values essential to a well-rounded education, solidarity and equality are two of the university’s pioneering initiatives. This is reflected in university development cooperation with more disadvantaged countries, a range of local and international volunteer programmes and the transferal of the university's educational and creative capacities to society as a whole. TEACHING, RESEARCH AND TRANSFER The university’s commitment to teaching and the European Higher Education Area has led to the creation of 25 Bachelor’s degree courses (including 12 Bachelor’s degrees with foreign languages and 17 with specialisation), 6 double Bachelor’s degrees, 9 international programmes, 26 Master’s degree courses (5 of which permit access to regulated professions), 15 PhD programmes and 28 in-house qualifications. The quality of the teaching at the university is highly valued by its students. 89% of its Bachelor’s graduates and as many as 92% of its Master’s graduates would recommend the UPNA to other people (Graduate Survey, 2014). In terms of the student-to-staff ratio, the university is ranked 15 out of 47 public universities (Comprehensive University Information System, SIIU, academic year 2015-16), meaning that it is able to provide the close, personalised teaching which has earned it fourth place in teaching productivity, alongside thirteen other Spanish public universities (2017 ISSUE ranking, BBVA-IVIE). The courses on offer are tailored to the university’s socio-economic environment: 65% of Bachelor’s degree and 84% of Master’s degree graduates find work within two years of completing their studies (Graduate Survey, 2014), reflecting a high rate of employability. The university also offers a comprehensive, up-to-date range of in-house qualifications and specialisation courses for lifelong training. Teaching, research and transfer are carried out through more than a hundred research groups, comprising more than 900 researchers. Teaching and research are structured around four faculties, two schools, a doctoral school and eleven departments. In its drive for competitiveness, the UPNA has created 6 research institutes with more than 270 researchers: the Institute of Smart Cities (ISC), the Institute for Advanced Materials (INAMAT2), the Institute for Advanced Research in Business and Economics (Inarbe), the Institute for Innovation and Sustainable Development in Food Chain (IS-Food), the Institute for Advanced Social Research (ICommunitas) and the Institute for Multidisciplinary Applied Biology Research (IMAB). The university also forms part of Navarrabiomed (joint centre with the Government of Navarre’s Department of Health). The UPNA conducts leading-edge basic research in many fields, stimulating the economic and social development of its immediate environment and helping to convert its research into innovation. The results of this work place the university in the second highest quartile of Spanish public universities in terms of research productivity (Ranking CyD_U-Multirank 2017). The UPNA ranks just above average (8.7 compared to 7.97) when it comes to research excellence, understood as the percentage of works included in the 10% most cited. It also holds a prominent position —group of high-performing universities— in the quality index of university teaching staff devoted to research, measured by the ratio between the number of six-year research periods obtained and the number of potential six-year research periods. (2017 ISSUE ranking, BBVA-IVIE). STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND INTERNATIONALISATION The UPNA is the base of the Group 9 Universities (G-9), an association of Spanish public universities which are the sole public universities in their respective autonomous communities: Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Illes Balears, La Rioja, Oviedo, Basque Country, Public University of Navarre and Zaragoza. Altogether, the universities in the association account for some 170,000 students. The association's aim is to strengthen ties between the universities belonging to the group and promote teaching and research collaboration in the university community. The UPNA also forms part, together with the universities of Zaragoza, La Rioja and Lleida, of the Campus Iberus, distinguished by the Ministry of Education as a Campus of International Excellence (CEI). This project is based on three areas of specialisation: materials and technology to enhance the quality of life (with two branches: technology for health, and energy and the environment); agrifood and nutrition; and memory, heritage and identities. Meanwhile, in order to boost links with business and society, the UPNA and the University-Society Foundation have signed numerous agreements with institutions and social and business organisations. 493 companies took part in placement and internship programmes for students and graduates in 2017. When it comes to internationalisation, one of the most relevant aspects of the university is the mobility of its students, teaching staff and service and administration staff. In their last academic years, some 350 undergraduates (5.2% of the total) study in universities in more than 50 countries around the world. For its part, the UPNA receives around 200 foreign students every year. Considering its size, these figures place the university in an impressive position among those Spanish universities with the highest level of international mobility. It should also be noted that 27% of our graduates in the academic year 2016-17 took part in mobility programmes. The University has agreements with over 300 universities in 50 countries to allow students, teachers, researchers and administration and service staff to study and work abroad, including agreements with14 leading universities in China (including Sun Yat-Sen University, East China Normal University and Beijing Jiaotong University) and another 3 agreements with universities in Taiwan. The UPNA’s research groups are in permanent contact with groups based in other countries, working together, releasing joint publications, creating patents and actively participating in international forums and conferences. All this places the UPNA in the second highest quartile of Spanish public universities in terms of the internationalisation of research, as measured by the percentage of publications with at least one foreign author. (Ranking CyD, 2017).
Geneva School of Economics and Management
The Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM) was the result of the merger between the departments of Economics and Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC Genève) of the University of Geneva with a history spanning over more than 100 years. The merger of the two departments led to the strengthening of our study programs, executive education programs, and research activities in the fields of economics, management, finance, statistics and information systems. Our location in Geneva – a region that is home to many international organizations, non-profit organizations, multinational corporations, and financial institutions—supports our strategic positioning in the areas of global governance, sustainability, and business analytics. Our strength lies in the strong ties between these Geneva institutions and the school’s faculty members. Combined with a strong multidisciplinary approach we have become leaders in these three strategic areas. Supported by a total staff of about 200 dedicated individuals, we use this ‘Geneva Advantage’ to benefit students, executives and their organizations, and society at large. We offer the more than 2,000 highly diverse students currently enrolled in our Bachelor, Master, Ph.D., (Executive) MBA, and other degree programs, a state-of-the-art education. Following our mission to educate responsible leaders for a diverse and changing society, our study programs and research activities are continuously improved through systematic quality development measures and external accreditations processes. We invite you to experience our school’s Geneva Advantage by enrolling in one of our programs, or collaborating with us on one of our research projects. Prof. Marcelo Olarreaga Dean