>> The President of the Governing Council, Diego González, and the Rector, Pere Riutord, present the progress of the new university center to the President of the Government, Marga Prohens, and the Regional Minister of Education and Universities, Antoni Vera.
>> The institution has already submitted 19 academic proposals for new bachelor’s and master’s degree programs to AQUIB, with plans to begin their phased implementation starting in the 2027/28 academic year.
>> The launch and development of the new university institution entail an investment of nearly 73 million euros for the rollout of the degree programs planned for its first phase. Additionally, more than 9 million euros will be allocated to scholarships and study grants.
>> The future Medicine degree program will have a clear inter-island dimension, incorporating clinical training in Ibiza during an initial phase to foster the generation and retention of healthcare talent and help alleviate the shortage of professionals. In a subsequent phase, this model will also be extended to Menorca.
The University of Mallorca (UMAC-ADEMA) has presented its Strategic Plan for the development and launch of the new university institution to the President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, during an official meeting attended also by the Regional Minister of Education and Universities, Antoni Vera.
Representing the University of Mallorca, the President of the Governing Council, Diego González, and the Rector, Pere Riutord, attended the meeting; they briefed the President on the key progress made since the university’s official recognition, as well as the upcoming academic, research, institutional, and regional milestones planned for the coming months.
Following its formal recognition under Law 2/2026 of April 27, the University of Mallorca is embarking on a new phase focused on rolling out its academic offerings, research, and knowledge transfer; consolidating its existing university structures and teaching staff; expanding strategic partnerships; and preparing for the launch of its own academic activities.
The institution is working with the aim of progressively rolling out new degree programs starting in the 2027/28 academic year, once the corresponding evaluation, verification, and authorization processes have been completed.
Diego González, President of the Governing Council of the University of Mallorca, has highlighted that the institution is “very excited about the launch of the new university and the progress we are making,” and has underscored that the goal is to build a project that is “solid, transformative, and deeply connected to our reality.”
19 reports submitted to AQUIB
The new academic offering will initially include bachelor’s degrees in Biomedicine, Health Engineering, Medicine, Speech Therapy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Dentistry—the latter also available in English. These will be joined by Architecture, Fine Arts (also in English), Political Science, Public Administration, Sports Business Management, Design, Video Game Design, Data Engineering, Sociology, and the double degree in Sociology and Data Engineering.
Postgraduate training will be rounded out by master’s programs in Oral Surgery and Implantology, Oral Health Engineering, Clinical Nutrition, Digital Dentistry (also offered in English), Enabling Architecture, and Professional Development in Fine Arts and Product Design, as well as doctoral programs in Health Sciences and in Art, Architecture, and Social Transformations.
One of the key developments presented during the hearing was the submission of 19 academic proposals for new bachelor’s and master’s degree programs to the University Quality Agency of the Balearic Islands (AQUIB), thereby initiating the corresponding evaluation and verification procedures.
The Rector of the University of Mallorca, Pere Riutord, has noted that the future academic program reflects a commitment to building a university closely aligned with the region’s actual needs. “We want to identify where there is a genuine need for professionals and knowledge, and shape our academic offerings around those challenges,” he explained, highlighting fields such as health, technology, architecture, design, data, social sciences, and management.
Ibiza and Menorca, key to UMAC’s inter-island dimension.
The territorial and inter-island dimension of the University of Mallorca was another key issue addressed during the institutional audience.
As announced by the President of the Governing Council, Diego González, “UMAC plans to move forward with formalizing strategic agreements in Ibiza related to the health sciences, with the aim of expanding practical training opportunities for students, strengthening collaboration with the island’s healthcare sector, and generating new opportunities for applied research, innovation, and knowledge transfer, as well as helping to alleviate the shortage of healthcare professionals. This collaboration and training model will subsequently be extended to Menorca, reinforcing the inter-island dimension of the university project.”
One of the stated objectives is for the future Medicine degree program to have a truly Balearic dimension, and for part of the students’ clinical and practical training to take place in Ibiza and Menorca.
González explained that the institution’s aim is for “future students to gain insight into the healthcare reality of our islands during their training and establish connections with local centers and professionals, and for this experience to contribute—in the medium and long term—to fostering the generation and retention of healthcare talent.”
The launch and development of the Universitat de Mallorca entail an investment of nearly 73 million euros to roll out the degree programs planned for its initial phase. The institution has already executed approximately half of this investment, primarily allocated to the creation, adaptation, and equipping of its university infrastructure. These facilities are currently operational and ready to host teaching, research, and clinical activities.
The project also incorporates a long-term commitment to equal opportunities, academic quality, and knowledge generation. Over the next ten years, the University of Mallorca plans to allocate more than 9 million euros to scholarships, with a particular focus on high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. This is complemented by an ongoing policy of technological and infrastructure renewal—to which between 7% and 16% of the annual budget will be dedicated—as well as a steadfast commitment to research, which will receive a minimum of 7% of the budget each year and include, among other measures, pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholarship programs.
Research and knowledge transfer
Research constitutes another of the major pillars of the Strategic Plan presented to the Government.
The university center has a 2026–2031 Multi-Year Research and Knowledge Transfer Plan, designed to progressively organize scientific activity, innovation, knowledge transfer, and doctoral training. The institution also possesses a research team that forms the foundation for the development of new scientific groups and projects.
The activity will be primarily structured around the University Research Center for Medical Sciences, with research lines linked to dentistry, oral health, and oral cancer; nutrition and diet; medicine and biomedicine; health engineering; clinical simulation; and healthcare innovation and artificial intelligence, among others.
For its part, the University Research Center for Architecture, Art, and Social Sciences will develop lines of research related to architecture, art, design, technology, visual culture, territory, and the social sciences.
An academic model characterized by cutting-edge technology, close engagement, and social commitment.
The University of Mallorca develops an academic model based on a combination of cutting-edge technology, accessibility, and social commitment, designed to offer an advanced, personalized university experience that is closely aligned with the needs of the surrounding community. The institution integrates state-of-the-art infrastructure, facilities, and digital tools into its teaching and research, fostering active, participatory methodologies focused on the practical application of knowledge.
Alongside this commitment to technology, UMAC places a close relationship with students at the heart of its educational model, fostering personalized attention, academic support, and a close rapport among students, faculty, and the university community.
The model is rounded out by a clear social and territorial commitment. The University seeks to link education, research, and knowledge transfer with the real challenges facing the Balearic Islands, fostering service-learning projects, applied research, and collaboration with institutions, social organizations, businesses, educational centers, and local stakeholders.
A range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs
The Strategic Plan envisions the progressive development of a comprehensive university program offering, spanning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Furthermore, UMAC will move forward with the creation of the Universitat de Mallorca Doctoral School, initially featuring doctoral programs in Health Sciences and in Art, Architecture, and Social Transformations.
Alongside the new degree programs, the Universitat de Mallorca will manage the transition of the courses currently offered by the ADEMA University School—an institution affiliated with the University of the Balearic Islands—specifically the bachelor’s degrees in Dentistry, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Fine Arts, while ensuring academic continuity and upholding the rights of currently enrolled students.
Prepared campuses and upcoming milestones
The University of Mallorca enters this new phase with its key university facilities already operational and ready to support teaching and research activities, and with a faculty and research team of recognized academic standing and extensive experience in their respective fields of knowledge.
The Coll d’en Rabassa Campus specializes primarily in Health Sciences and features biomedical laboratories, advanced clinical simulation spaces, virtual reality and artificial intelligence facilities, and modern, technologically equipped teaching areas. The Palma-Son Rossinyol Campus houses laboratories, a University Clinic, clinical treatment bays, and 3D haptic virtual simulation facilities, as well as the Fine Arts “Think Tank” area, featuring classrooms adapted to new teaching methodologies.
The Inca Campus, located in a renovated former footwear factory, focuses on fields such as Architecture, Design, Technology, and Social Sciences, whereas the Jaime III Campus is primarily dedicated to research, postgraduate training, advanced clinical practice, and knowledge transfer in Dentistry and Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
Furthermore, it will continue to expand its agreements with hospitals, healthcare centers, companies, professional associations, public institutions, cultural entities, and social organizations. The University already has a network of over 400 partner companies linked to training, employability, and innovation, and it will continue to strengthen its national and international relationships to foster mobility, research, and the attraction of talent.