Miguel Hernández University of Elche
Universitat Miguel Hernández Universidad Miguel Hernández | |
| Type | Public University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1996 |
| Rector | Juanjo Ruiz Martínez |
| Students | 14,000 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | 5 campuses: Elche, Sant Joan, Altea, Orihuela-Salesas, Orihuela-Desamparados |
| Affiliations | Vives network |
| Website | http://www.umh.es |
The Miguel Hernández University (UMH, Spanish: Universidad Miguel Hernández, Valencian: Universitat Miguel Hernández, Latin: Universitas Miguel Hernández illicitana), is a Spanish Public University offering education, research and services facilitating the comprehensive development of its students. It is located in the province of Alicante and was established in 1996. Its name commemorates the Spanish poet Miguel Hernández.
The UMH offers bachelor's degrees, Master's and PhD programs adapted to the European Higher Education Area in the fields of the arts, experimental and technical sciences, engineering, and health and social sciences at its four university campuses (Elche, Altea, Orihuela and Sant Joan d'Alacant).