History
The region's success and scientific and technological progress are underpinned by the University of the Basque Country, a vibrant 30-year-old institution with 45,000 students, 5,000 world-class academic staff and state-of-the-art facilities.
Education
- Bi-directional educational model based on problem-solving methodologies and personal initiative enhancement (IKD or Cooperative and Dynamic Pedagogy)
- High-demand academic programmes
- Academic progression and personal effort accounted for in final reports
- Research-oriented education
Research
We seek to extend our international influence working on a 'brain-gain' basis and establishing cross-border campuses. With a view to reinforce our services and boost technological platforms, our General Research Services Unit (SGIker) commands the acquisition and handling of all research-structures. The University of the Basque Country equally manages several advanced-groundwork centres: The Lucio Lascaray CIEA (Centre for Research and Advanced Studies in Vitoria-Gasteiz) is an innovative, energy efficient building hosting experimental and health sciences research groups.
Campus life
- The Alava Campus of the UPV/EHU is integrated into the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz itself and has numerous resources and services of its own, including cultural and sports activities.
- Furthermore, the proximity to the city centre (about 5 minutes on foot) allows students to have easy access to any other service they wish to enjoy.