National University of Distance Education
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia | |
Other name | UNED |
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| Motto | Omnibus mobilibus mobilior sapientia |
Motto in English | Wisdom moves more than all things that move |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | August 18, 1972 |
| Budget | €240 million (2023) |
| Rector | Ricardo Mairal Uson |
Academic staff | 1.303 (2019) |
Administrative staff | 1.132 (2019) |
| Students | 194.733 (2021) |
| Undergraduates | 158.963 (2021) |
| Postgraduates | 10.266 (2021) |
| 2.053 (2021) | |
| Address | Bravo Murillo, 38, 28015 , , , 40°25′08″N 3°41′31″W / 40.41889°N 3.69194°W |
| Campus | Urban, Ciudad Universitaria de Madrid and Campus de Senda del Rey |
| Language | Spanish |
| Colors | Green |
| Website | www |
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The National Distance Education University (Spanish: Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, UNED) is a distance learning and research university founded in 1972 and is the only university run by the government of Spain. The headquarters is located in Madrid, with campuses in all Spanish autonomous communities. There are 14 study centers and 3 exam points in 13 countries in Europe, the Americas and Africa. The University awards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as non-degree qualifications such as diplomas and certificates, or continuing education units.
UNED is focused on distance learning combined with traditional classroom instruction (called hybrid or blended) and supports over 150,000 students.