This publication has seen the light in 2015, a year which marks a turning point between
the end of the Campus of International Excellence (CIE) initiative in Spain and the
special celebration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of the University of Granada
in 2031. The CIE initiative, involving the development of strategic projects in Spanish
universities, marked 2015 as its horizon. Thus, this process of reflecting on the
development of universities, on our strategic priorities and the medium term future of
higher education in the world commenced. We have invited the top universities in
world rankings, international experts in higher education and Spanish universities to
participate in this venture. Their contributions encompass the thoughts of diverse
representatives of countries and universities who have identified the medium term
challenges and priorities for universities and higher education.
