Tourism studies at URV, among the best in the world according to Shanghai
URV’s Tourism studies are among the best in the world according to the Shanghai ranking, which evaluates the academic and research performance of universities globally. This recognition strengthens the quality and international projection of the Faculty of Tourism and Geography.
The Rovira i Virgili University, located in Tarragona, stands out in various disciplines beyond Tourism, positioning itself as a growing institution within the university system. According to official sources, URV consolidates its position in the international university field.
The global positioning of URV’s Tourism studies
Shanghai Ranking: an indicator of international prestige
The Shanghai ranking is one of the most respected indicators for measuring academic and research excellence. The inclusion of URV’s Tourism studies among the best in the world places the university at a higher level regarding training quality and research.
This achievement not only benefits local pride, but also serves to attract students and professionals interested in education with international projection and linked to the real needs of the tourism market.
Other well-positioned fields of knowledge
URV shines not only in Tourism. Other studies such as Chemistry or Public Health also appear among the best in the world. This diversity reinforces the image of the university as a global center with the capacity for innovation and quality teaching.
The results show that URV bets on disciplines with social and economic impact, maintaining a balance between excellence and the relationship with the territory.
CYD Ranking: quality beyond teaching
Indicators that support URV as a high-performance university
The CYD ranking, prepared by the Fundación Conocimiento y Desarrollo, analyzes indicators such as teaching quality, research, job placement, and internationalization. URV is part of the select group with the highest indicators, ranking among the top twelve universities in Spain.
Notably, it stands out for the capacity to transfer knowledge and its direct contribution to the development of the territory, a fact that reinforces its local and global relevance.
A university committed to the economic and institutional fabric
URV maintains close collaboration with companies and institutions to generate real impact on society and the economy. This model responds to the demand for professionals trained according to the current and future needs of the labor market.
This connection with the territory is one of the pillars that explain the university’s strong position in this ranking.
Tourism training aligned with the sector and the territory
A degree oriented towards practice and employability
The URV Faculty of Tourism and Geography offers training that integrates internships, applied projects, and active participation of tourism companies and institutions. This formula strengthens graduates’ employability and their capacity for professional adaptation.
The CYD ranking criteria such as job placement and relationship with the environment coincide with the training model, which explains the good results obtained at the national and international level.
Global projection with a sustainable and innovative vision
The international recognition of URV’s Tourism studies values a teaching model that bets on internationalization and innovation, preparing professionals capable of facing the current challenges of the sector with a global and sustainable vision.
This makes the Faculty a reference for future students and tourism agents interested in quality training adapted to reality.
A center that not only trains but also connects directly with a key sector for the local and global economy.
The reality is that URV has not only made a place in the world ranking but also maintains a firm foothold in the territory, where theory and practice meet without filters.
Source of the article: Rovira i Virgili University
