The University of Girona's Master in Cultural Tourism took first place in the ‘Turismo especializado’ [Specialised Tourism] category, according to the ‘Best Master’s Degrees in Spain in 2018’ ranking made by the Spanish newspaper ‘El Mundo’.

The University of Girona's Master in Cultural Tourism has been awarding UNESCO – UNITWIN certificates in World Heritage Tourist Management to enrolled students, since the academic year 2018-2019.

The University of Girona was ranked as follows during the academic year 2017– 2018:

• 2nd Spanish university in education and learning
• 4th Spanish university in the area of research
• 5th Spanish university in better performance