The data show that the URV is one of the leading universities in the European
area for the quality of its teaching, its commitment to continuous training and the excellence of its research, development and innovation.
- #601 Ranking
- 14 PhDs
- 1,966 Academic Staff
- 18,839 Students
- 2,128 Students (int'l)
- 9,234 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
Social Sciences (4)
Engineering & Technology (3)
Humanities (3)
- Ph.D. Humanistic Studies
Medicine & Health (3)
- Ph.D. Biomedicine
- Ph.D. Nutrition and Metabolism
Business & Management (2)
- Ph.D. Economics and Business
- Ph.D. Tourism and Leisure
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Ph.D. Nutrition and Metabolism
Computer Science & IT (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Ph.D. Tourism and Leisure
Law (1)
- Ph.D. Law
About
History
University education in the Tarragona area goes back to the 16th century when Cardinal Gaspar Cervantes de Gatea founded a university in the city of Tarragona to teach Grammar, the Arts and Theology. This Universitas Tarraconensis was practically wiped out by the reprisals of Philip V after the War of Succession.
Education
The range of academic programmes offer by the URV covers all fields of knowledge: engineering and architecture, arts and humanities, health, and social and experimental sciences. We offer a wide range of programmes including bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral programmes, as well as lifelong training programmes for professional development.
Research
The University aims to promote all the research activities of its members and pays particular attention to the strengthening of groups, and the quality and the magnitude of its scientific production.
There are a variety of complex structures that work together on this task and focus on research groups as the basic unit.
Institutes and Centres for Research and Innovation:- ICAC - Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology
- ICIQ - Catalan Institute of Chemical Research
- IPHES - Catalan Institute of Human Palaeocology and Social Evolution
- IISPV - The Pere Virgili Institute for Health Research
- IREC - The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research
- VITEC – Wine Technology Center
- EURECAT – Technology Center of Catalonia
- CYBERCAT – Center for Cybersecurity Research of Cataloniai2cat Foundation – The Internet Research Center
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
601
2022
601
2021
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
601 -100
2021
501
2020
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
625 -25
2022
600 -43
2021
557
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
751 -50
2022
701 50
2021
751
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
We are aware that studying and living in a foreign country is always a challenge for students, but we are sure that at the URV it will be a challenge that you will rise to with ease.
The URV International Center is the one-stop shop for international students. We'll help you find out all you need to know to feel at home from the very first day.
In the province of Tarragona you can really enjoy a high quality of life. It is safe and welcoming and a great place to explore at any time of day or night. It has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot summers, which means you can enjoy its natural attractions and a rage of outdoor activities such as water sports, hiking and climbing all year around.
Housing services
The Universitat Rovira i Virgili has two different residence halls for students in the city center. The Sant Jordi Residence Hall offers you singles or double rooms. The new Tarragona Mediterrani Residence Hall has 80 studios for one or two students. However, you can also find accommodation in any of the residence halls, hostels, apartments or shared flats around the city.
Library services
What is the CRAI?
A common place for all those services provided by the university that support learning, teaching and research and are related to information and ICT.
The library lies at the heart of the CRAI. It makes information resources and documentation available to support:
- Learning
- Teaching
- Research
- The acquisition of information competencies
ICT services
Managing the systems of information, the infrastructure and the services of communications of the URV, giving technical support for developing applications and optimizing the investment in technology, administering in a suitable way the risks and the opportunities associated to IT, the Computer and ICT Service provides for the University’s needs in the area of the information technologies.
Medical services
In Catalonia health care is provided at CAPs (Primary Health Care Centers) and Hospitals.
The CAPs have fix opening hours and you will be assigned one depending on where you live. If you need to see a general practitioner, you should ask at your CAP to be assigned one.
If you have an urgent problem but it is not an emergency, the professionals at your CAP can receive you during the opening hours.
Student Life
Campus life
URV has 12 faculties and schools divided into 7 campuses among which you can use public transport and also to travel around the area easily.
What is more, the southern regions of Catalonia enjoy a high quality of life: medium-sized cities full of personality, a mild Mediterranean climate, sea, beaches, mountains and exceptional national landscapes such as the Ebro Delta, privileged cultural areas such as Roman Tarraco (a World Heritage site) or the Catalan Art Nouveau legacy in Reus, a wide range of leisure activities and an important communications network (port, airport, motorway and high-speed train).
Sports facilities
EsportsURV is the URV's sports service. As well as looking after the university's sports facilities, EsportsURV organizes all sorts of sports course (tennis, yoga, basketball, swimming, sailing and many more) For some of these courses you may be able to obtain ECTS credits.
If you are a member of EsportsURV, you will have the following advantages:
- You will be given discounts on all courses organized by EsportsURV.
- You will be able to hire the URV facilities.
- You will be given discounts on gymnasiums, clubs and sporting entities.
- You will be able to take part in university leagues.
Student clubs
We are convinced that the life of a student does not consist only of books, classes and study. And at the URV you will find many fun, enriching activities to enjoy in your free time. At the same time you will discover new hobbies and make new friends.
Some of the university extension options are:
- Cinema Group: organises films, seminars and talks.
- Theatre Group: for lovers of the stage.
- In the Art Group you will meet people interested in the world of artistic creation.
- Debating Club: is the place for you if you are looking for people to argue and discuss ideas with.
- University Choir
- XVI-XXI Orchestra
- URV Solidarity: for those of you who are interested in more altruistic projects.
Other programmes from this organisation
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