The UNED (National University of Distance Education) in Porriño is reinforcing its commitment to higher education by offering three official university degrees: Law, Social Work, and Sociology. Currently, the centre has around fifty students enrolled in its degree programmes, with Law leading the way, followed by Social Work and Sociology.
“The University Classroom of UNED in Porriño exemplifies how distance education can facilitate access to university without the need for commuting, contributing to the educational and cultural enrichment of our town,” stated Alejandro Lorenzo, the mayor of Porriño, alongside Víctor Manuel González, the Director of UNED in Pontevedra, during the opening ceremony of the academic year.
These figures reflect the ongoing academic and cultural activities developed by the centre during the 2025-2026 academic year, during which it established itself as a reference point for training, outreach, and bringing the university closer to the community. Last year, a total of 29 university extension activities were organised, attracting 1,031 participants across various fields including languages, heritage, the environment, new technologies, artificial intelligence, vocational training, and personal well-being.
With this level of participation and the addition of degree students, the classroom achieved a total of 1,081 enrolments and connections throughout the year. Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 cycle, and following a successful registration process, UNED in Porriño is already running eight university extension activities with a total of 152 registered students. Among the most in-demand offerings are the Sign Language course, with 44 participants, and the UNED Senior programme, which has 34 enrollees.
This phase of offerings is complemented by courses on Comprehensive Prevention of Drug Dependence, workshops for ESO reinforcement, yoga, pattern making and sewing, and cooking. With these figures, the centre reaffirms its commitment to continuous education, inclusion, and the democratisation of access to higher studies in the locality.
