The Universidad Europea de Canarias (in english: European University of the Canary Islands) also known as the UEC, is the first[1] private higher education institution in the Canary Islands (Spain).

It began its activity in October 2012, having its headquarters in the municipality of La Orotava (Tenerife).

[2] The university started its career in 2012 offering five degrees: (Business Management and Creation, Marketing and Business Management, International Management of Tourism and Leisure Companies, Advertising Communication, and Fundamentals of Architecture) and three Masters (MBA-Master in Business Administration, Renewable Energies, and Emergencies, Emergencies and Critical Nursing).

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