About us
The University of Alcalá (UAH) is a public university, located in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest European universities, whose origins date back to 1293. In 1499, Cardinal Cisneros expanded the institution's studies with the creation of a higher college, which would later become the University of Alcalá. It was the first modern university city in the world. Today, the University of Alcalá is a modern medium-sized institution, founded in 1977, and recognized as a model imitated in Europe and America. In addition to the classic humanistic studies and the social sciences, the University of Alcalá has incorporated the most modern degrees in all scientific fields, such as Health Sciences and the different engineering courses spread across its campus, which, together with the Science and Technology Park, are a decisive factor in its international projection and a boost to business activity in our region.
Classifications
The UAH is the top-ranked university for employability in Spain, according to a study on Job Placement among university students by the MECD. Number 11 among Spanish public universities, the third in international professors and the first in attracting international students.
The University of Alcalá has been ranked among the 800 best universities in the world (position 601-800).
It stands out in achieving the objectives of Quality of Education (ODS 4) and Gender Equality (ODS 5), and has also taken part in the purposes to achieve Sustainable Cities and Communities (ODS 11) and Alliances to achieve the objectives ( SDG 17).
Director
Professor of Applied Economics
Expert in business, public and social innovation services, competitiveness trade and international trade.
Visiting professor at Harvard university in 2022. Professor of Applied Economics at the Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Alcala. Director of the INSERAS services for society research group.
Officer in the World Bank in Washington DC (2013 -2016) and in the European Commission in Brussels (2002-2004). External consultant for the IDB, the United Nations and the OECD.
Management Team
Co-director
José M. Gómez Pulido
Associate Professor of Computer Science.
Specialist in computer project management, implementation of information systems and application of ICT in companies and public administrations.
Board President
Master’s degree
in Innovation, Digital Transformation
and Customer Experience
Professor of Innovation Management
and Design Thinking
Specialist in business innovation and social impact. She has coordinated and collaborated as director of innovation in European R&D projects. Degree in International Relations from The School of International Service, The American University, Washington DC, USA. She studied Economics and International Cooperation at the Complutense University of Madrid. Master in Learning and Innovation from the University of Mondragón. She is an International Certified Design Thinking Facilitator.
Board President
Master’s degree in Innovation and Digital Transformation
for Public Services
President of the NovaGob Foundation. Director of the Deputy Mayor’s Office of the Alcobendas City Council.
He is a specialist in business innovation and social impact. He has coordinated and collaborated as director of innovation in numerous European R&D projects. He has a degree in International Relations from The School of International Service, The American University, Washington DC, USA. He studied Economics and International Cooperation at the Complutense University of Madrid. Master in Facilitation of Learning and Innovation from the University of Mondragón. He is an International Certified Design Thinking Facilitator.
Board President
Master’s degree
in Social Innovation and Digital Transformation
for Civil Society
Director of Innovation Housing Rights. HOME YES
He is a specialist in business innovation and social impact. He has coordinated and collaborated as director of innovation in numerous European R&D projects. He has a degree in International Relations from The School of International Service, The American University, Washington DC, USA. He studied Economics and International Cooperation at the Complutense University of Madrid. Master in Facilitation of Learning and Innovation from the University of Mondragón. He is an International Certified Design Thinking Facilitator.
Advisory Committee
- Master's Degree in Innovation, Digital Transformation and Customer Experience
Finnish VTT Technique (Finland)
- Master's Degree in Innovation and Digital Transformation for Public Services
Public
- Master's Degree in Social Innovation and Digital Transformation for Civil Society
AECID Sectorial
Industrial
Third Sector Platform
Faculty
The teaching staff of the Masters is composed of highly qualified experts in Innovation both from the University of Alcalá (UAH) and other universities, as well as professionals from the private sector. The UAH is the first university to receive five stars in Spain in QS Stars, the recognized International Quality Accreditation System. The UAH stands out in teaching, internationalization, employability, infrastructure, innovation, and social commitment.
- Master's Degree in Innovation, Digital Transformation and Customer Experience
- Master's Degree in Innovation and Digital Transformation for Public Services
- Master's Degree in Social Innovation and Digital Transformation for Civil Society