# Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez

> education organization in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba

**Wikidata**: [Q30293855](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30293855)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Sancti_Spíritus)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/universidad-de-sancti-spiritus-jose-marti-perez

## Summary
Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez is a university located in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, established in 1976 by Fidel Castro. It serves as an academic institution for further education in the region.

## Key Facts
- Founded on January 5, 1976 by Fidel Castro in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
- Located at coordinates 21.92938°N, 79.43722°W
- Official website: http://www.suss.co.cu
- ROR identifier: 05fheeb41
- GRID identifier: grid.441400.5
- VIAF identifier: 2660159699928303500003
- Recognized as an educational institution and university (class: university)

## FAQs
### Q: When was Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez established?
A: Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez was established on January 5, 1976.

### Q: Who founded the university?
A: The university was founded by Fidel Castro.

### Q: Where is Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez located?
A: The university is located in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, at coordinates 21.92938°N, 79.43722°W.

### Q: What is the official website of the university?
A: The official website is http://www.suss.co.cu.

### Q: What identifiers does the university have?
A: The university has several identifiers including ROR ID: 05fheeb41, GRID ID: grid.441400.5, and VIAF ID: 2660159699928303500003.

## Why It Matters
Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez plays a significant role in higher education in Cuba, particularly in the Sancti Spíritus province. As one of the academic institutions established after the Cuban Revolution, it represents the country's commitment to educational access and regional development. The university contributes to human capital formation in central Cuba, providing educational opportunities for local students and supporting regional economic and social advancement through its academic programs and research initiatives.

## Notable For
- Being one of the universities established in Cuba in the post-revolutionary period
- Having Fidel Castro as its founder
- Serving as the main higher education institution in Sancti Spíritus province
- Having a presence in multiple Wikipedia languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Being part of Cuba's network of national universities designed to provide regional educational access

## Body
### Basic Information
Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez is an educational institution classified as a university in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. The institution has 3 Wikipedia sitelinks across English, Spanish, and Portuguese language editions.

### Location and Contact
- Located in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
- Geographic coordinates: 21.92938 latitude, -79.43722 longitude
- Official website: http://www.suss.co.cu

### Establishment and History
- Founded in 1976
- Specific founding date: January 5, 1976
- Founded by: Fidel Castro
- The institution carries the name "José Martí Pérez," honoring the Cuban national hero

### Institutional Identifiers
- ROR ID: 05fheeb41
- GRID ID: grid.441400.5
- VIAF ID: 2660159699928303500003
- idref_id: 246608854
- ringgold_id: 437996 (with qualifier name "Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez")
- dialnet_author_id: 3150189
- google_knowledge_graph_id: /g/11h24f26fn

### Classification
- Instance of: educational institution, university
- Wikidata description: education organization in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
- Wikipedia title: University of Sancti Spíritus

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-05-22