The University of Extremadura an overview

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1 The University of Extremadura an overview moving on to excellence Vice Rectorate for International Relations University of Extremadura Spain

2 EXTREMADURA South-west of Spain, bordering Portugal One of the largest regions in Europe (41600 Km2) Two provinces: Badajoz and Cáceres Cáceres, Mérida and Guadalupe are World Heritage Cities (UNESCO) Silver Route

3 The University of Extremadura a glance Created in Faculties and Schools Students International Students 55 Degrees 8 Double Degrees 33 Official Masters Teachers 40 Departments 148 Knowledge Areas 4 Campus: BADAJOZ CÁCERES MÉRIDA PLASENCIA

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5 Internationalization: EUROPE LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME LEONARDO DA VINCI PROGRAMA ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMA EU-USA ATLANTIS TEMPUS IV-NETOUR DOBLES GRADOS TITULACIONES CONJUNTAS

6 Internationalization: ERASMUS

7 Destination of ERASMUS outgoing 2012/2013 Origin of ERASMUS incoming 2012/2013

8 Internationalization: ERASMUS

9 Internationalization: ERASMUS

10 Internationalization: ERASMUS

11 Internationalization: ERASMUS Bilateral agreements 2012/2013 Switzerland; 1 Romania; 11 Sweden; 3 Slovak Republic; 2 Czech Republic; 4 Turkey; 33 United Kingdom; 29 Germany; 46 Austria; 4 Belgium; 10 Denmark; 6 Slovenia; 3 Finland; 6 France; 58 Greece; 10 Portugal; 160 Holland; 4 Hungary; 9 Ireland; 7 Italy; 136 Iceland; 3 Poland; 15 Norway; 10 Latvia; 1 Lithuania; 5

12 Internationalization: worldwide AMERICAMPUS PROGRAM INTER- UNIVERSITY COOPERATION PROGRAMME(P CI) SANTANDER BANK PROGRAM MAEC AECID INTERCAMPUS CAROLINA FOUNDATION SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS SICUE/SÉNECA PROGRAM UMANE PROGRAM GUINEA ECUATORIAL IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

13 Internationalization: worldwide Americampus Programme Mobility Santander International Programmes Formula Santander Santander Iberoamérica grado / / /13

14 Internationalization: worldwide

15 Research 220 research groups 2463 researchers 1267 lines of research 9 RESEARCH FIELDS: - Agribusiness - Life Sciences - Economic, social and legal sciences - Science and Health Technologies - Physics, chemistry and mathematics - Humanities - Environment and Natural Resources - Information Technology and Communications - Production Technology

16 Technology Offer

17 rankings 2013 RANKING POSITION OF UEx Webometrics (World) 762 / Webometrics (EU) 312 / 500 Webometrics (Spain) 36 / 75 RANKING POSITION OF UEx ISI (EC3 Group) MAT 39/43 AGR 26/43 FIS 29/43 ING 16/43 QUI 32/43 TIC 31/43 BIO 23/43 PSI 23/43 MED 23/43 ECO 37/43 GEO 13/43 OCS 23/43

18 Research rankings SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION OF SPANISH UNIVERSITIES (CYD REPORT 2011) POSITION OF UEx Earth Sciences and Planetary Area ( ) Decision Sciences Area ( ) 9/39 22/45

19 International proyects Title Programme Participation Network for the Excelence in Tourism through Organizations and Universities in Russia EXECUTIVE COACHING FOR EUROPEAN SME S (UCOACH) EU/US INTERNATIONAL BACHELOR DEGREE IN ENGINEERING (UMANE) Optimization and DSS for SC Optimización y Sistemas de Apoyo a la Decisión en la Cadena de Suministro TEMPUS LLP LEONARDO DA VINCI EU-US ATLANTIS LLP ERASMUS INTENSIVE PROGRAMME Coordinator Coordinator Partner Partner NELLIP LLP KA 2 MULTILATERAL Partner I-SPY Project LLP KA 2 MULTILATERAL Partner ERASMUS Mundus 2 TEMPUS 3 LLP Grundtvig 1 LLP ERASMUS Multilateral 1 LLP ERASMUS Intensive Programmes 6 Jean Monnet Programme 1

20 HIDRANATURA is the project of the UEx to the Spanish Programme for Excellence Campus of International Excellence.

21 a cross-bordering project HIDRANATURA s main objective is to become a reference of international excellence in areas of research, development, management, and the explotation of hydro natural resources, making up a solvent and motivated aggregation of assets involving all the relevant actors in this field.

22 Hydronatural Resources The challenge of XXI Century

23 Intelligent energy Campus of International Excellence dedicated to biotechnology and intelligent infrastructure. The Campus works in two areas: the development of new energy products, whose raw materials do not compete with the food market, and infrastructure development, both buildings and transportation, which optimize the use of energy. Coordinated by the University Rey Juan Carlos along with the University of Extremadura and other institutions.

24 Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-profit international student organisation that represents international students, and provides opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of Students Helping Students.

25 services & facilities student s website Student s record grants announcements wifi and virtual campus campusvirtual.unex.es Latinoamerican virtual Campus (CAVILA) onda campus radio/tv/internet

26 services & facilities job search website PATHFINDER education training first job job placement - Labour relations academic perspectives Assistance to special needs - Disability - Integration problems - Examinations stress - Family disorders - Psychological problems - Adictions

27 services & facilities University Development Cooperation - Awareness and volunteering programs - Research and Development - Programs and Projects International Summer Courses - Prestigious experts presence - Sites all over Extremadura Spanish language for foreigners Intensive courses custom - DELE

28 libraries services & facilities 15 University libraries monographs and e-journals e-books Access to unlimited data bases reading places Open 265 days a year/60,5 hours a week

29 services & facilities Sport & leisure - Basket - Football - Tennis - Swimming - Aerobics - Annual competitions - University leagues - ( ) Cultural activities - Theatre - Music - Dance - Photography - Language courses

30 Institute of Modern Languages Initiative framed within the strategy of internationalization of the UEx that intends to respond to the growing social demand for foreign language learning, including English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian and German.

31 Thank you!