National University of Distance Education
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 central government of Spain. It has headquarters in Madrid, Spain, with campuses in all Spanish autonomous communities. In addition, 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.
Other name
UNED
Wisdom moves more than all things that move
August 18, 1972
€240 million (2023)[1]
1.303 (2019)
1.132 (2019)
194.733 (2021) [2]
158.963 (2021) [2]
10.266 (2021) [2]
2.053 (2021) [2]
Spanish
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Origins and methodology[edit]
Founded in 1972 with the stated purpose of providing education opportunities via a distance education system - in which students are taught while not being physically present - UNED awards the same qualifications as other Spanish universities and has the same entry requirements.
A number of factors have been cited to justify the public prestige of UNED:[11]
In the last 30 years, UNED has awarded almost 2,000 PhD degrees.[12]
Its international reputation is indicated in that it has held the UNESCO chair in distance education since 1997. This chair promotes research, development and documentation in the field of distance education.[13]
Educational media[edit]
Radio Programs (selected)[edit]
UNED hosted several educational radio programs, broadcast internationally on Radio 3 of RNE. Edith Checa was the director and announcer of the following from 1989 to 2005: