University of Salamanca

Founded in 1218, the University of Salamanca (USAL) is the oldest university in Spain and one of the oldest in the world, with over 800 years of uninterrupted academic tradition. A prestigious public research university, USAL is located in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salamanca in the Castilla y León region of Spain. The university operates 10 teaching and research campuses and 27 faculties and schools, enrolling over 30,000 students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. USAL offers more than 91 official master's programs across all fields of knowledge, and welcomes over 10,000 international students annually from more than 50 countries. The university is globally recognized as a world leader in Spanish language teaching and certification through its Cursos Internacionales unit, which has over 80 years of experience. USAL actively participates in Erasmus+ and other international mobility programs, and holds the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award, reflecting its strong commitment to research and innovation.