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Independent Andalusian Agency Blocks University of Granada’s Data Science and AI Degree

An autonomous agency’s refusal to approve the program for 2025-26 prompts an appeal that will defer its start to 2026-27.

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Edificio de la Universidad de Granada donde se investiga sobre Inteligencia Artificial

Overview

  • ACCUA’s unfavorable report prevents the University of Granada from enrolling 1,200 students in a planned Data Science and AI degree for 2025-26.
  • The university has announced an appeal that, if successful, will still delay the program until the 2026-27 academic year.
  • Regional Minister José Carlos Gómez Villamandos has expressed solidarity with Granada but says he has no power to override the independent agency’s decision.
  • The Agencia para la Calidad Científica Universitaria de Andalucía functions autonomously under the Junta de Andalucía and retains final say over new degree approvals.
  • Private partnerships with Amazon and Adia Lab, along with a €3.5 million Andalusian AI Center due in November 2025, underscore strong external confidence in Granada’s AI expertise.