Impact on society
Our university vocation drives us to work for the common good and to promote a positive impact on our environment.
Professionals
professionals make up the staff of the University
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH
2.759
Pamplona (1): 2,178
Madrid: 89
San Sebastian (2): 492
(1) Includes professionals from Cima
(2) Includes professionals from Escuela de Ingeniería-Tecnun and Ceit, research center with its own legal status.
CLÍNICA UNIVERSIDAD DE NAVARRA
3.893
Pamplona: 2,575
Madrid: 1,318
IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL
713
Barcelona: 505
Madrid: 173
Munich: 21
New York: 14
5.189women (70.4%) |
2.176men (29.6%) |
119
professionals from the Pamplona, San Sebastián and Madrid campus received the Silver Medal for their 25 years of work at the University.
Internships and employment
internships managed by the Internship Service and employment for students and graduates
FOR STUDENTS
6.529
(6,274 national and 255 international).
Of these, 4,851 were curricular and 1,678 extracurricular.
FOR GRADUATES
325
(320 national and 5 international)
583 work offers managed and 614 applicants
Fair of employment
177
participating companies (on-site and virtual)
+7.500
applications for internships and/or employment
+1.600
enrolled students and graduates
4/5
generalevaluation of the trade fair by the companies
(5/5 in the attention received and 4/5 in the disposition of the candidates)
Boosting the rural environment
The Government of Navarre, the "la Caixa" Foundation and the University of Navarra promoted the third edition of Revitalizing rural heritagea program that offers internships to students in municipalities at risk of depopulation.
Rankings
1ª
in Spain in terms of reputation among employers according to the QS ranking
2ª
in Spain according to the CYD ranking. First in international outreach, second in teaching and third in research and knowledge transfer.
2ª
in Europe in mentoring according to the Europe's Leading Start-up Hubs ranking of the Financial Times. In Spain, the University is the only healthcare hub in the ranking.
251-300
in the world according to the Times Higher Education Ranking. Fourth in Spain and first in the country in knowledge transfer.
Solidarity
1.411
volunteers are part of the 154 Tantaka projects.
1,121 in Pamplona, 175 in San Sebastián and 115 in Madrid.
48
volunteers participated in 6 international projects in as many countries. Through Tantaka, the university community can join 13 cooperation initiatives in 10 countries.
150
associations collaborate with Tantaka. The satisfaction of the entities with the work developed by Tantaka is 4.26 out of 5.
54
students served at the Unit for the Attention of Persons with Disabilities(UAPD)
349
students participated in the course Training to understand disability and 75 in the course on cooperation for development.
4
people completed professional internships at the University thanks to the Tantaka Inclusion program .
In 2024-2025, the first time that the Blessed Álvaro del Portillo Solidarity Awardsthat recognize the best student- and staff solidarity initiative of the University. The award went to three medical students for their project in Cameroon "No Baka without health", focused on improving health access for the pygmy Baka community through a mobile health strategy in southern Cameroon.
The UNAVxDANA campaign7,880.67 was raised for affected families in the Valencian Communitythanks to the partnership of students and staff. This is reflected in the annual report published by Tantaka.
The University obtained the European Solidarity Corps Quality Labelwhich accredits it as a recognized entity to participate in this European Union funding program aimed at young people who wish to participate in solidarity and volunteer activities in Europe.
Entrepreneurship and innovation
13
companies in which the University participates
730
attendees at generic entrepreneurship and innovation activities
1.064
students participating in training activities (projects and challenges) at Innovation Factory
The first graduating class of the Global Programme in Innovation and Entrepreneurship graduated in 2024-25. In addition, The Investinn Hour, a fund managed by students to support student projects, was launched.
The European Healthpreneursproject was approved, together with other universities, to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in health, sports and nutrition.
University and social challenges
The Institute for Culture and Society develops interdisciplinary, transformative projects with social impact.
Topics of focus:
Care and dignity of people with advanced disease
research and dissemination of the historical and cultural bequest
Diagnosis of societies through their links and emotions.
Analysis of social, political and professional discourses
Affectivity of the person from infancy to maturity
Challenges of transitioning to adulthood today.
Dialogue between neuroscience and Philosophy to understand the human being.
Scientific solutions to alleviate extreme poverty
Understanding the role of religion and religious institutions in history and contemporary societies.
Strategy 2025
challenge ICS 2024/25
In the 2024/25 academic year, the ICS addressed the challenge "Orientalism and Occidentalism: crossed gazes", analyzing how East and West have represented each other, especially after decolonization. From an interdisciplinary approach , the project explored discourses, images and narratives to understand the impact of these narratives on current identity crises and to promote a less polarized view of the other.
Art and science
In 2025, the Museo Universidad de Navarra celebrated its tenth anniversary with freeentrance all year round, thanks to the support of the Pamplona City Council. With the campaign "This is not a Museum", it was consolidated as a center of creation open to various artistic disciplines. The celebrations thanked those who have promoted and continue to support the project.
More than 10,000 appearances in national and international media.
More than 1 million people have visited the museum in this decade, whether for exhibitions, stage shows or educational activities.
The collection has grown from 1,000 to more than 25,000 works of art, ranging from the origins of photography to contemporary installations. It includes painting, sculpture, printmaking, video and photography from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
Outstanding collections: bequests from Ortiz Echagüe, Juan Dolcet, Sanz Lobato, Martín Chambi, the María Josefa Huarte Collection and works from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection.
Artistic programs
60
fine arts exhibitions
40
artist residencies, including Tender Bridges, which connects contemporary artists with the museum's collection.
300
shows and scenic and musical activities
15
scenic and musicalresidencies
130
publications, including exhibition catalogs, creative notebooks and compilations of artistic processes.
training, innovation and recognition
First official Master's Degree in curatorial programs of study , with 7 editions held.
Sociarte social innovation program, with 4 editions and participation of 31 social entities from Navarra.
Awards and recognitions:
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award Laus de Plata for the best museum signage (2016).
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Best museum of the year in Europe (2018), awarded by the European Museum Forum of the committee Europe.
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World bronze medal for the best fundraising campaign (CASE, 2023).
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international award for innovation, design and sustainability for the museum store (Culture&Museums, 2024).
44
scientificknowledge dissemination sessions held at the Science Museum for schoolchildren
957
students participated in the Science Week workshops
200
children attended the VI edition of the summer camps
1.561
4th ESO students participated in "El secreto de Manya", aneducational project to bring Chemistry closer to young people .
2.065
attendees at the #LabMeCrazy! Science Film Festival
+1.000
people visited the permanent exhibition at the Science Museum
650
5th and 6th grade students participated in "The Periodic Suitcase", an activity designed to bring Chemistry closer to the youngest student body .
Exhibition
3.857
visitors (1,847 families - 2,010 schoolchildren)
35
participating schools
527
people in family workshops
310
attendees at lectures and film forums
New campus renaturation plan
The University launched a renaturalization plan that includes the planting of more than 800 native trees, adapted to the environment and respectful of local biodiversity. The project will recreate the original forest of the Pamplona basin, with special attention to the recovery of riverbanks and landscapes.
20 Years promoting Navarrese Art and Heritage
The Chair of Heritage and Art of Navarre celebrated 20 years since its creation in 2005, dedicated to researching and disseminating the cultural heritage of Navarre. During this time, it has produced publications, organized activities and collaborated with experts and local entities, as well as maintaining an active digital platform. Its goal is to continue bringing heritage closer to society, resuming projects and expanding training with new support.
