The Canary Islands General Foundation of the University of La Laguna (FGULL) is a public entity linked to the University of La Laguna (ULL), whose purpose is to build bridges between the university and society. Its vision is to promote the development of the socio-economic environment based on university talent, represented by students, graduates, teachers, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
Its general objectives include the transfer of knowledge generated by the research community, the promotion of graduate employment, and the provision of specialised training and language courses in line with market demands. The FGULL also promotes internships, employment grants, international mobility and the creation of knowledge-intensive companies that value local talent.
Its mission is to act as a centre for information and coordination between the university, businesses and administrations, facilitating collaboration in training, research, innovation and employment. It channels initiatives towards the productive fabric, promoting technology transfer, university entrepreneurship and professional development.
In addition, it offers training and advisory services that promote employability, self-employment, skills updating and professional adaptation, consolidating itself as a key agent of connection between the university and the social and economic challenges of the Canary Islands. “The Canary Islands General Foundation of the University of La Laguna (FGULL) is a public entity linked to the University of La Laguna (ULL), whose purpose is to build bridges between the university and society. Its vision is to promote the development of the socio-economic environment based on university talent, represented by students, graduates, teachers, researchers and entrepreneurs.
Its general objectives include the transfer of knowledge generated by the research community, the promotion of the employment of graduates, and the provision of specialised training and language courses in line with market demands. The FGULL also promotes internships, job placement grants, international mobility and the creation of knowledge-intensive companies that value local talent.
Its mission is to act as a centre for information and coordination between the university, companies and administrations, facilitating collaborations in training, research, innovation and employment. It channels initiatives towards the productive fabric, promoting technology transfer, university entrepreneurship and professional development.
In addition, it offers training and advisory services that promote employability, self-employment, skills updating and professional adaptation, consolidating itself as a key agent of connection between the university and the social and economic challenges of the Canary Islands. The decree establishing its foundation dates back to 11 March 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 programme portfolio includes 46 bachelor’s degrees, 38 official master’s degrees, 20 doctoral programmes, 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.