About
GAIAS Europa
Who we are
GAIAS Europa is the USFQ academic hub in Valencia, Spain, bridging development between Latin America and Europe.
We further student, teacher, and scientist training and research, fostering experience and knowledge exchange with Europe from our headquarters in Valencia, Spain.
About
GAIAS Europa
Who we are
GAIAS Europa is the USFQ academic hub in Valencia, Spain, bridging development between Latin America and Europe.
We further student, teacher, and scientist training and research, fostering experience and knowledge exchange with Europe from our headquarters in Valencia, Spain.
Our Aim
To transcend borders with the USFQ liberal arts philosophy, forming creative, free, innovative, and enterprising human beings while promoting connections and alliances between Latin America and Europe.
Main Lines of Action
Academic Experiences
We design innovative educational programs that seek to create global citizens in keeping with the liberal arts vision advanced by USFQ.
Research
We are the meeting and coordination point for research projects among Latin American, European, and international researchers. We use participatory methods with integrative approaches.
Company Engagement
We promote the forging of partnerships between the European and Latin American business sectors to further development in the region. We serve as a bridge between Latin America and Europe.
Our Team
at GAIAS Valencia
Rafael Jordà
Director
rjorda@usfq.edu.ec
Andrea Peñaherrera
Academic Director, Student Services, and Professional Internships
apenaherrera@usfq.edu.ec
Soledad Barcala
Coordinator of GAIAS Europa Cumbayá Campus
sbarcala@usfq.edu.ec
Marta Mayordomo
Administration Analyst
mmayordomo@usfq.edu.ec
Gabriela Arias
Student Services Analyst
gariasmadero@gmail.com
Eduardo Diaz
One-Health Coordinator
eadiaz@usfq.edu.ec
Pierluigi Barberis
IT and Operations Coordinator
pbarberis@usfq.edu.ec
Explore Our Spaces!
Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, large spaces for collaborative working, and classrooms designed as multifunctional places for our students’ comfort and concentration.
You will find us across from the Turia River Garden
from Colón Street, the city’s major business center
from Valencia City Hall, the historic center, and the City of the Arts and Sciences
