Universitat Jaume I

The Universitat Jaume I de Castelló is a higher education teaching and research institution created in 1991, which sets out to foster the social, economic and cultural development of the local community through the creation and diffusion of knowledge. From the outset, the Universitat Jaume I has worked towards the goal of establishing itself as a dinamic and entrepreneurial university, its aims being excellence in teaching, research and the services it provides for the community. It presently offers 26 degrees, all subject to continuous evaluation. It boasts some 13,000 students, a number which does not cause problems of overcrowding and enables it to offer personal student attention. This is also favoured by its setting, an attractive, modern, single site campus, which encourages closer social relationships, and which has excellent transport links to the city of Castelló and nearby towns. Quality in teaching The Universitat Jaume I teaches new, flexible and competitive programmes of study that enable students to face and satisfactorily meet every challenge set by modern society. The interdisciplinary nature of the courses at the Universitat Jaume I guarantees students'' autonomy and provides them with varied job opportunities. All programmes of study include work placements for all UJI students, which take place in companies and institutions. At the same time, in order to provide an all round education for everyone, educational exchanges with other countries are increasingly promoted. Competitive management Within the Spanish higher education system, the Universitat Jaume I stands out for its ability to obtain external resources for research and teacher development. Its commitment to service quality, social development and integral education of its members, whether scientific-technical or humanistic, are some of its defining characteristics, as well as the open and democratic management of the institution. Evolution and research, the keys to the future The Universitat Jaume I is a pioneer in the use of new information technologies for the diffusion of knowledge, based on the principle that communication and creativity are the most important tools for the future. The Universitat Jaume I was the first academic institution to be present in the World Wide Web (www) and to develop one of the most frequently used search engines in Spain (Dónde?). The Universitat Jaume I also plans to become the first university with a Centre for Education and New Technologies (CENT), with a direct connection to primary and secundary schools. The effort made in advancing scientific and technological innovation is complemented with a humanistic approach to education, a fact which favours students'' overall education as professionals and as members of society. At the same time, the Universitat Jaume I responds to social needs and demands with a diversified and flexible research offer, which emphasizes creativity, combines basic and applied research and supports emergent and interdisciplinary groups. . Degrees The Universitat Jaume I offers new, flexible and competitive programmes of study, which guarantee students'' professional and personal autonomy, and broaden their chances of succes in the labour market. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences BA in Advertising and Public Relations BA in English Philology BA in Humanities BA in Psychology BA in Psychopedagogy (2nd cycle only) BA in Translation and Interpreting Diploma in Early Childhood Education Diploma in Music Education Diploma in Physical Education Diploma in Primary Education Faculty of Law and Economics BA in Business Administration and Management BA in Law BA in Labour Sciences (2nd cycle only) Diploma in Business Studies Diploma in Labour Relations Diploma in Public Management and Administration Diploma in Tourism Higher School of Technology and Experimental Sciences Chemical Engineering Computer Science Engineering Industrial Engineering BSc in Chemistry Agricultural Technical Engineering: Horticulture and Gardening Speciality Industrial Technical Engineering: Mechanics Speciality Technical Engineering in Computer Management Technical Engineering in Computer Systems Technical Engineering in Industrial Design

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