University of Salamanca

University of Salamanca

University of Salamanca (USAL) was founded in 1134 in Salamanca (Spain). It is the oldest founded university in Spain and the third oldest European one that continue operating. It was the first European institution to receive the formal title of "University" as such (in 1254 by King Alfonso X).

Currently it has more than 30.000 students and 9 administrative campuses along different cities. In Salamanca there are 6 campuses (depending on the studies). It offers 81 different degrees.

The University of Salamanca is the top-ranked university in Spain based on the number of students coming from other regions, and it is also known for its Spanish courses for non-native speakers, which attracts more than two thousand foreign students each year.

The University of Salamanca co-founded the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) in 1989 with the University of Cambridge.

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