University of Salamanca Spain

The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is an intermediate-sized institution with more than 30,000 students and is very attractive in the sense that it is Spain`s second university hosting more students from outside its university district. The University of Salamanca is considered the alma mater of Latin-American universities because the first such institution founded on that continent took the statutes of this Spanish university as a reference. The University of Salamanca also has a rich historical-artistic tradition that has left its mark on the city and has paved the way for university activities that are recognized internationally. Currently the University of Salamanca has four Campuses: in the city of Salamanca itself, in vila, in Zamora and in Bejar. These host 16 Schools, 3 Higher Technical Colleges, 3 Technical Colleges, 3 affiliated Technical Colleges, the also affiliated European College of Aeronautics, and six University Colleges, which offer a total of 74 degree courses, 3 double degree courses, 69 Masters courses, and 93 degrees specially developed by the University of Salamanca. Additionally, the University is deeply involved in research via 12 research institutes, 10 technological centres and 6 cultural and specialized-studies centres.