The University

Quality education, with purpose. Know a model that puts your personal and professional development in the foreground.

University DNA

Our mission and purpose

The university that is born to raise the future of people and of Extremadura.

“Our mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of the Spanish-Luso and Ibero-American space by forming people in a quality academic environment that promotes the development of teaching, research, innovation and the link with the environment, within the framework of the European Area in an ethical, transparent and responsible way of technology.”

Born in Extremadura, with Spanish-luso spirit and Ibero-American vocation, we work to make the territory an engine of opportunities. We believe in an education that transforms, accompanies, develops autonomy and prepares people to face the challenges of a complex world with competence, courage and depth.

At UNINDE we form people who not only want to move forward, but to move forward with purpose. To those who want to go further without losing sight of the essential. To those who take over the call that inspires our identity:

Go further. Go deeper. Go to what matters.

Vision

To be a reference university in the Spanish-lusa and Ibero-American community that offers its students throughout their lives a purpose, values and a formative environment of excellence that will enable them to generate a humanist and transformative impact on society.

We want to promote an academic ecosystem that will contribute to the
growth of the territory and the progress of the people who inhabit it.

Methodology

Our educational model

A practical, skills-based and technology-related learning

At UNINDE we understand the university as a living learning space. Our educational model combines academic rigour, constant practice and responsible use of technology for each student to develop the skills he / she will need in his / her professional and personal life.

Active methodologies,
and practices

We encourage the initiative and creativity of students by preparing them to face challenges in a global world, with a focus on their local and regional impact

Competence approach

UNINDE's academic rigour is reflected in the formation of responsible leaders, prepared to face challenges in interconnected environments, with emphasis on the contribution to regional development

Technology for learning

The technology must be at the service of the person. We form students capable of integrating emerging technologies with an ethical and humanist approach.

Continuous and formative evaluation

We value the student's progress over time, offering constant feedback to improve and grow.

International view

While UNINDE has a global perspective, its main behaviour is with regional development, internationalization being a complementary opportunity to expand horizons. Our pertetence to an international academic group, facilitates a borderless look for our students and teachers.

IDENTITY

University values and culture

The way to be, be and learn at UNINDE.

The culture of UNINDE is based on a particular way of understanding the university: a space of intellectual depth, social responsibility and openness to the world. Our identity is born of humanism, innovation and the cultural roots of Extremadura within the Spanish-luso context.

We are a community that values the rigorous knowledge, human sensitivity, collaboration and integral development of each person. We believe in an education that accompanies, promotes autonomy and invites us to transcend: learn not only to acquire knowledge but to serve, create and transform.

Humanism

We put the person in the center. We form with empathy, ethics and respect for human dignity.

Academic excellence

We seek rigour, deep thinking and solid formation based on real skills.

Commitment to the territory

We built a university that promotes the development of Extremadura and acts as a cultural and economic bridge between Spain, Portugal and Ibero-America.

Care and accompaniment

We're close. and personalized, helping the student grow with autonomy and purpose.

Responsible innovation

We integrate technology and critical thinking to generate sustainable solutions that improve people's lives.

Spirit of transcendence

Inspired by Duc in altum, we encourage us to look further, to seek meaning and to live the profession in depth and meaning.

LEADERSHIP

Founding team and academic leadership

Academic leadership with vision, experience and vocation of service.

UNINDE is a project driven by a team that shares a deep conviction: higher education must unite academic excellence, innovation, humanism and commitment to the territory. Our team is made up of people who have known the university environment for over 60 years. We have a team led by people with a wide track record in the field of national and international educational management at both public and private universities. Its experience, sensitivity and strategic vision ensure that UNINDE is built on a solid basis: rigour, quality, closeness and social responsibility. Governing Council: chaired by Theodoro Ribera
  • Rector Universidad Autónoma de Chile and CEO of the group Autónoma Global with universities in Chile, Paraguay, USA and Portugal.
  • Minister for Foreign Affairs of Chile.
  • Minister of Justice of Chile.
  • Doctor of Law, Julius Maximiliam University, Wurzburg, Germany.
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Rector: Antonio Macías
  • Professor of Chemical CC at the University of Extremadura. Speciality in Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science.
  • Extensive academic and research course, with direction of doctoral thesis, research projects and scientific publications with international impact, where it is among the most cited researchers in its area
  • Author of scientific books and recognized with various awards for teaching excellence.
  • It highlights its activity in technology transfer and collaboration with companies, through the development of patents and solutions applied to engineering, health and technological innovation.
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Director General: Ricardo Cospedal
  • More than 25 years in educational management.
  • International Corporate Director of the Proeduca educational group.
  • Director General of the CEDDET Foundation: dedicated to the virtual training of officials in LATAM.
  • International experience in Latin America, North Africa and Southeast Asia.
  • He began his career at the European Commission, then went through a number of international consultants (Sema Group, Schlumberger, ACE).
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We work from a common idea: to form people capable of transcend and contribute to progress of Extremadura, Spain, Portugal and Ibero-America

CAMPUS

Campus and facilities

A campus designed to learn, live together, share and grow

The UNINDE campus in Badajoz is designed to offer a close, modern and practical university experience. Our spaces combine technology, comfort and functionality to promote the active learning, collaboration and personal development of each student. Our partner companies are an extension of our campus to learn – doing.

Modern Campus
in Badajoz

Flexible, accessible and equipped with educational technology

Laboratories
and simulation

Facilities prepared for practical learning and skills training

Study areas and I find

Environments that promote concentration, teamwork and university life

Services
integrated

Library, digital resources, student orientation and virtual campus

COMMITMENTS

Social responsibility,
sustainability and innovation

Committed to the progress of people, the territory and the planet.

UNINDE understands the university as an institution serving society. Our commitment to social responsibility and sustainability is an essential part of our identity: we want to contribute to the development of Extremadura and the Spanish-Luso space by promoting a culture of respect, justice, responsible innovation and collective well-being. We act from a comprehensive approach that unites the care of people, the ethical management of resources, applied research and a technological vision aimed at improving the social, economic and environmental life of the territory. We bet on our culture and values to project Extremadura as a reference university destination in Europe for its quality of life and offer for young people. Innovation in UNINDE is not just a tool, it is an attitude: to imagine new solutions, to work with companies and institutions and to train professionals who think in depth and act with responsibility.
Commitment to the territory

We promote projects and partnerships that contribute to the sustainable development of Extremadura, strengthen the link between university, company and society, and consolidate the region as a reference university destination in Europe.

Sustainability and ethics

We promote responsible practices, the conscious use of resources and value-based training that guide future professionals to a positive impact.

Innovation with meaning

Integration of educational technology, applied research and contemporary methodologies to transform reality from creativity and responsibility.

Social impact

We design programmes and activities that strengthen social cohesion, employability, equal opportunities and shared progress

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