The Compostela Group of Universities (CGU) is a non-profit association that brings together more than 70 universities all over the world. Its main goal is to promote and execute collaboration projects between institutions of higher education.

History

In 1993, the University of Santiago de Compostela

University of Santiago de Compostela

The Royal University of Santiago de Compostela - USC is a public university located in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. A second campus is located in Lugo, Galicia....

 started contacts with other higher education institutions situated on Roads to Santiago

Way of St. James

The Way of St. James or St. James' Way is the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the apostle Saint James are buried....

. Its aim was to establish a university network that made collaboration between universities easier and helped to preserve the cultural and historical heritage that emerged along these Roads.

After those first steps, 57 European universities met in Santiago 2–4 September 1993. They established the initial guidelines and determined the objectives of the group. There were three basic points:

• Strengthening the channels of communication between the member universities.
• Organizing events to study and discuss subjects related to Europe.
• Promoting mobility as the basis to increase the knowledge of European languages and cultures.

A commission consisting of representatives of the universities of Valladolid, Liège, Nantes, Göttingen, Minho, Jaume I and Santiago de Compostela drew up the Statutes of the Compostela Group of Universities. These were adopted at the Constituent Assembly held at the University of Santiago de Compostela 2–3 September 1994.

International Prize Grupo Compostela-Xunta de Galicia

In 1996, the CGU and the Regional Ministry of Culture, Social Communication and Tourism signed an agreement to establish the International Prize Grupo Compostela-Xunta de Galicia. The prize was intended as an annual reward for people or institutions working to promote the common European ideal, education and the preservation of our cultural heritage.
The jury consists of the President of the Galician Government, who chairs the meetings, and, for the Galician Government, the Regional Minister of Culture, the Regional Minister of Education and Universities and the Galician Director of Universities. The Compostela Group is represented by its President and three rectors of member universities chosen annually by the General Council.
Candidates for the prize may be nominated by both the Galician Government and CGU universities. The successful candidate receives a commemorative gold medal in the shape of a shell (the centuries-old symbol of the pilgrimage to Santiago) and a sum of money.

Members

Countries	Associated universities
	International School of Management International School of Management International School of Management may refer to*ISM University of Management and Economics - Lithuania*International School of Management - Paris, France, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo... University of Hamburg University of Hamburg The University of Hamburg is a university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by Wilhelm Stern and others. It grew out of the previous Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen and the Kolonialinstitut as well as the Akademisches Gymnasium. There are around 38,000 students as of the start of... University of Regensburg University of Regensburg The University of Regensburg is a public research university located in the medieval city of Regensburg, Bavaria, a city that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university was founded on July 18, 1962 by the Landtag of Bavaria as the fourth full-fledged university in Bavaria... Philipps University of Marburg Philipps University of Marburg The Philipp University of Marburg , was founded in 1527 by Landgrave Philip I of Hesse as the world's oldest university dating back to a Protestant foundation...
	Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel The Erasmushogeschool Brussel is an institute of higher education based in Brussels, Belgium.... University of Liège University of Liège The University of Liège , in Liège, Wallonia, Belgium, is a major public university in the French Community of Belgium. Its official language is French.-History:...
	University Mayor
	University of A Coruña University of A Coruña The University of A Coruña is a public university located in the city of A Coruña, Galicia. Established in 1989, university departments are divided between two primary campuses in A Coruña and nearby Ferrol... University of Almería University of Almería The University of Almeria is a public university situated in Almeria, Spain. Located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, it belongs to the La Cañada de San Urbano district of Almeria City.... University of Alicante University of Alicante The University of Alicante was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies , which was founded in 1968. The University main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north... University of Cádiz University of Cádiz The University of Cádiz , commonly referred to as UCA, is a public university located in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, noted for its medicine and marine sciences curricula. It was founded in 1979, and has the Latin motto Non Plus Ultra... University of Cantabria University of Cantabria University of Cantabria , in Spanish Universidad de Cantabria, is a public university located in Santander and Torrelavega in Cantabria, Spain. It was founded in 1972 and is organized in 12 schools and colleges.... University of Castilla-La Mancha University of Castilla-La Mancha The University of Castilla-La Mancha, offers courses in the cities of Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Toledo, Almadén, Talavera de la Reina and Puertollano. This university was recognised by law on 39 June 1982, and began to operate three years later.... University of Girona University of Girona The University of Girona is located in the city of Girona, Catalonia, Spain.It was founded in 1991, and as of 2010 consists of several campus and buildings across Girona: Barri Vell, Emili Grahit, Campus de Montilivi, Parc Científic i Tecnològic and Campus del Mercadal. A sixth one, Campus de... University of Jaén University of Jaén The University of Jaén is a public university based in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. It is a young university established by Law 5 / 1993 of the Andalusian Parliament of July 1, 1993. In addition to the principal campus, Campus Lagunillas, located in Jaén, the university has two satellite campuses in... Jaume I University Jaume I University The Jaume I University is a university in the city of Castellón de la Plana, Spain. It was founded in 1991, and in 2003 there were approximately 13,000 students enrolled.... University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University of León University of Lleida University of Lleida The University of Lleida is a university based in Lleida , Spain. It was the first university in Catalonia and the whole Crown of Aragon... University of Málaga University of Málaga The University of Málaga is a public university established in 1972. UMA's campus is situated in the city of Málaga, on the south coast of Spain... Public University of Navarra University of Oviedo University of Oviedo The University of Oviedo is a public university in Asturias . It's the only university in the region. It has three campus and research centres, located in Oviedo, Gijón and Mieres.-History:... University of the Basque Country University of the Basque Country The University of the Basque Country is the only public university in the Basque Country, in Northern Spain... University of Cartagena University of Cartagena The University of Cartagena , also called Unicartagena, is a public, departmental, coeducational, research university based primarily in the city of Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia... Technical University of Madrid Technical University of Madrid The Technical University of Madrid or sometimes called Polytechnic University of Madrid is a Spanish University, located in Madrid. It was founded in 1971 as the result of merging different Technical Schools of Engineering and Architecture, originated mainly in the 18th century... Comillas Pontifical University Rovira i Virgili University University of Santiago de Compostela University of Santiago de Compostela The Royal University of Santiago de Compostela - USC is a public university located in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. A second campus is located in Lugo, Galicia.... University of Valladolid University of Valladolid The University of Valladolid is a public university in the city of Valladolid, province of Valladolid, in the autonomous region of Castile-Leon, Spain... University of Vigo University of Vigo The University of Vigo is a public university located in the city of Vigo, Galicia, Spain. There are three campuses:* Lagoas-Marcosende, between the municipalities of Vigo and Mos;* A Xunqueira, in Pontevedra;* As Lagoas, in Ourense;... University of Zaragoza University of Zaragoza The University of Zaragoza or sometimes Saragossa University is a university located in Zaragoza, in the Aragon region of Spain...
	University of Arizona University of Arizona The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
	University of Oulu University of Oulu The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland, located in the city of Oulu. It was founded on July 8, 1958. The university has around 16,000 students and 3,000 staff...
	University of Bordeaux University of Bordeaux University of Bordeaux is an association of higher education institutions in and around Bordeaux, France. Its current incarnation was established 21 March 2007. The group is the largest system of higher education schools in southwestern France. It is part of the Academy of Bordeaux.There are seven...
	University of Pécs University of Pécs The University of Pécs is the Hungarian university with the largest number of students and faculties.-History:...
	University of Foggia University of Foggia The University of Foggia , is a university located in Foggia, Italy. It was founded in 1999 and is organized in 6 Faculties. It has branch centers in San Severo, San Giovanni Rotondo, Lucera, Cerignola and Manfredonia.... University of Kore di Enna International Telematic University UNINETTUNO
	International School of Law and Business
	University of Malta University of Malta The University of Malta is the highest educational institution in Malta Europe and is one of the most respected universities in Europe. The University offers undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate Master's Degrees and postgraduate Doctorates .-History:The University of Malta was founded in...
	Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education The Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education commonly shortened as Monterrey Institute of Technology or Monterrey Tech is one of the largest private, nonsectarian and coeducational multi-campus universities in... University of Guadalajara University of Guadalajara University of Guadalajara is a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. It is the second oldest university in Mexico, the fifth oldest in North America and the fourteenth oldest in Latin America... University of Monterrey
	University of Bergen University of Bergen The University of Bergen is located in Bergen, Norway. Although founded as late as 1946, academic activity had taken place at Bergen Museum as far back as 1825. The university today serves more than 14,500 students...
	Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is a private university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 by F. Jorge Dintilhac SS.CC. as Peru's first non-profit private institution of higher learning. Academically, PUCP ranks second in Peru, behind the National University of San Marcos.-History:The... University of Lima University of Lima The University of Lima is a private university in Lima, the capital of Peru. It was founded in 1962. The decision to create the University of Lima was made in the early 1960s by a group of university professors, along with important commerce and industry representatives. It started with only 120...
	Adam Mickiewicz University University of Łódz Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
	University of Aveiro University of Lisbon University of Porto University of Porto The University of Porto is a Portuguese public university located in Porto, and founded 22 March 1911. It is the largest Portuguese university by number of enrolled students and has one of the most noted research outputs in Portugal...
	University of Roehampton University of Westminster University of Westminster The University of Westminster is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Its origins go back to the foundation of the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1838, and it was awarded university status in 1992.The university's headquarters and original campus are based on Regent...
	Masaryk University Masaryk University Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, a member of the Compostela Group and the Utrecht Network. Founded in 1919 in Brno as the third Czech university , it now consists of nine faculties and 42,182 students...
	Saratov State University Saratov State University Saratov State University is a major higher education and research institution in Russia. Founded in 1909 as Imperial Saratov University, the university is located in the Volga River region in the city of Saratov...
	University of Karlstad
	Lucerne School of Social Work Fribourg University

Associated members: CHE Consult-Centre for Higher Education Development Consult, Going Global.

Collaborator institutions: CONAHEC - Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration.

External links

• Compostela Group of Universities