The university system of Galicia. Consolidation, development and challenges (an approximation 35 years later)

Abstract

The university system of Galicia (Spain), which is developed by the LOSUG (Law 11/1989, of July 20, on the organization of the university system of Galicia), is made up of three universities, which were born by segregation of the human and material resources of the only University existing in Galicia until 1990: the University of Santiago de Compostela (Decree 3/1990, of January 11, D.O.G. of 24). A part of what was until 1990 the University of Santiago de Compostela became the original nucleus of the University of A Coruña; another part became the original nucleus of the University of Vigo; and another part remained as the complex of the University of Santiago de Compostela.

The law of organization of the university system and the law of promotion of research and technological development are the administrative formula used for the consolidation of university organization and scientific policy for the university system and the scientific community in Galicia.

In this article we expose the foundations of the consolidation process, providing arguments to understand it and have elements to continue reasoning about the challenges of the system now in 2024.