The University of La Laguna is the oldest institution of higher education in the Canary Islands, with over two hundred years of history. The decree establishing its foundation dates back to March 11, 1792, signed by King Charles IV. Since then, it has gone through several different names and stages, until it acquired its current name in 1913.
Two hundred years after its founding, the University of La Laguna remains a benchmark in the Canary Islands, reaching out to the world through the Atlantic. Currently, this public institution is comprised of more than 25,000 people, including students, faculty, and administrative and service staff.
Its program portfolio includes 46 bachelor’s degrees, 38 official master’s degrees, 20 doctoral programs, and 15 university-specific degrees. It also has a total of 21,678 enrolled students.
The Canary Islands’ strategic tricontinental position compels its universities to take a leading position in the Atlantic region they occupy.