The URV was created in 1991 by the Parliament of Catalonia from the already existing university faculties and schools. In this way, the Tarragona University of the 16th century was restored. From the very first day, its aim has been clear: to place knowledge at the service of society to contribute to the social and economic development of its environment, which has gradually transformed over time.
Social and cultural changes have opened the doors to a new framework in which students and future workers are obliged to interact in Europe. At the URV they train professionals under the precepts of European harmonization, a key factor for opening the doors to a world of work without frontiers. And they do so by providing a full range of educational possibilities with nearly 60 undergraduate courses and 60 master's degrees (many of which are interuniversity), an extensive doctoral program and a flexible lifelong learning program so that professionals can constantly update their knowledge and strengthen their skills.
Altogether, their courses are being enjoyed by over 15,000 students. The data show that the URV is not only one of the leading universities in Catalonia but also 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.
The university offers:
Bachelor's degrees
Master's degrees
Doctoral degrees
Language courses
They offer numerous courses in the fields of Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Communications, Culture and society, Law and public administration, Economics and business, Education, Engineering, Oenology, History, Languages, Psychology, Chemistry, Health, Information technologies, and Tourism and geography.