Tenerife, Spain: Universidad de La Laguna
Spotlight: This is the Universidad de La Laguna – Gain useful insights, facts, and insider-information about our partner university in Tenerife
Bienvenid@s – Welcome to Universidad de La Laguna!
The Universidad de La Laguna is a public university in San Cristóbal de La Laguna on Tenerife. It was founded in 1792. At present, about 20,500 students, including 400 international students from 20 countries, are enrolled at the university.
University and Campus
The university complex comprises a total of six campuses in La Laguna and Santa Cruz. The university offers 45 bachelor's programs and 40 master's programs. In addition to that, students can attend Spanish courses at various levels and take part in sports activities. The language of instruction is Spanish and you can prove your language proficiency with the Mannheim Language Certificate.
The City – San Cristóbal de La Laguna
San Cristóbal de La Laguna is a university city located in the northeast of the biggest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife. With more than 150,000 inhabitants, San Cristóbal de La Laguna is the second largest city on Tenerife. In 1999, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Today, the city is deemed the intellectual and cultural capital of the Canary Islands.
To-dos on Tenerife:
- The historic old town in San Cristóbal de La Laguna offers many small cafés and bars as well as the Casa de los Capitanes Generales, a well-preserved building from the colonial era.
- For lovers of the beach and nightlife, the town of Santa Cruz is the place to be: The island's capital can be reached within 30 minutes by tram.
- Pico del Teide is the center of the island. There are bus tours and hiking trails in El Teide National Park, which offer spectacular views of its volcanic landscape.
- Boat tours for whale and dolphin watching depart from many towns such as Santa Cruz or Los Cristianos.
Who can apply for this exchange program?
Students of the bachelor's or state examination program in Spanish Romance Studies are eligible to participate in the exchange program.
The application deadline is 31 January!
More information about the Universidad de La Laguna can be found here.