About the university

The University of La Laguna (Universidad de La Laguna, ULL) is a public university located in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain. Officially founded in 1927, its origins go back to a seminary established in 1701. ULL has several campuses in La Laguna and Santa Cruz de Tenerife and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs across humanities, social sciences, health sciences, sciences, engineering and education. It is recognized in rankings such as Shanghai and CWUR and has been highlighted as one of Spain’s strongest universities in humanities. The university has around 20,500 students and plays a central role in higher education and research in the Canary Islands.

Key information

• Location: Tenerife, ES
• Ranking #24
• QS #801
• National ranking #31
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Humanities
• Social Sciences and Communication
• Health Sciences
• Science
• Engineering and Technology
• Education
• Economics Business and Tourism

Programs (35)

• Law
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Education
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Veterinary Science
• Psychology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Architecture
• Telecommunications
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Dentistry
• Computer Science
• Civil Engineering
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Engineering
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Philosophy
• History
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Environmental Science
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Fine Arts
• Music

Student body

• Total students: 20,000
• Undergraduate: 16,000
• Graduate: 4,000
• International students: 7%

Campus life

ULL’s main campus is in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (a UNESCO World Heritage city) with additional sites in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The university offers a mild climate, a compact city environment and easy access to nature. Student life includes cultural events, sports, volunteering and entrepreneurship initiatives supported by the Fundación General. The Agencia Universitaria de Empleo connects students and graduates with the Canary Islands labour market. Living costs are moderate compared to mainland Spain.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €350 - €700 / per month

Student clubs and organizations

• Student associations by faculty
• cultural and sports clubs
• entrepreneurship projects
• employability and volunteering networks linked to Fundación General ULL

Sports

• University teams in common sports (football
• basketball
• volleyball
• athletics
• racket sports); activities organized through ULL’s sports services

Career & internships

Employment rate: 78%

Partner companies

• Autoridad Portuaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Iplan Gestión Integral
• Canatec 35
• Clece
• Inserta-Fundación ONCE
• Lafuente Asesores
• Mapfre
• EAVE
• CajaSiete
• Hovima Hotels
• Generación Veintiuno
• Atlántica Ha

Internships: The University’s Agencia Universitaria de Empleo (via Fundación General ULL) manages internships and graduate training programs, such as Contigo (10-month paid practical training in collaborating companies). Employment forums like “Proyecta tu Futuro” and virtual fairs like “Talent and Job” bring together dozens of employers with students and graduates. The agency also offers career guidance and entrepreneurship support.

Admission requirements

Required documents

• Spanish secondary school certificate or equivalent
• university entrance exams (EBAU/SELE) or recognized international qualification
• identity document or passport
• pre-enrolment through regional system
• for international students: UNEDasiss accreditation and required subject exams
• Spanish language proficiency as needed

Tuition costs

• €1,000 - €4,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 50.00%
• Scholarships available: ULL students can apply for Spanish national and Canary Islands regional grants that help cover tuition and living expenses. The university, through its Fundación General, also offers employability and entrepreneurship support programs that sometimes include financial aid for participation. International students coming via exchange or mobility schemes may receive scholarships from their home institutions or EU programs such as Erasmus+. Specific scholarship calls and conditions are published on the ULL and Fundación General websites.
• Additional costs: Books €100-200/year, Student card €25

Quick facts

• Founded: 1927
• Teaching languages: Spanish, English, spanish
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.ull.es
• +34 922 31 90 00