University of Alcalá

The University of Alcalá is a public university in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1293, UAH is one of the oldest universities in the world. It offers a ready mix of modern, practical degrees and those grounded in traditional scholarly culture of the humanities.

Overview

The University of Alcalá, with a history that dates back to 1293, is a prestigious, public higher institution located in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain. The University of Alcalá boasts a rich heritage and is one of the few world universities to have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with the city of Alcalá de Henares (the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes). It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in areas like humanities, social sciences, law, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering, and more. The university is dedicated to innovation, research and the transmission of knowledge to society. It aims to provide quality education and promote cutting-edge research, focusing on the development of a sustainable and ethical social model.