Officially founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX, USAL eight long centuries of history made it the oldest university in Spain and in the Hispanic world in continuous operation. It is also the first university of the world with such title, whose degrees were to be globally recognized as confirmed by Pope Alexander IV in 1255. Miguel de Cervantes, Abraham Zacut, Miguel de Unamuno, Bartolomé de las Casas or Francisco de Vitoria are some of the many famous former students and/or staff historically related to this institution. Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) currently enrolls approximately 30,000...

Nicknamed the “Oxford of the Spanish World,” Salamanca is home to Spain’s oldest and one of Europe’s oldest universities, la Universidad de Salamanca. The doors of the university first opened in 1218 and from that date forward, Salamanca has been home to students from all over Spain and the world. The combination of a large, famous university and a small, hospitable town makes Salamanca the ideal city in which to live and to study the Spanish language and culture. This city of 180,000 inhabitants (of which 36,000 are students) also boasts the most beautiful and the most famous plaza in Spain...

In addition to IES Abroad courses, you may consider enrolling in 1.5-credit courses taught in English at KUIS, if your schedule permits. Some of the disciplines offered at KUIS are provided as a part of the KUIS BEKKA (special curriculum) program, which is their Japanese Language and Culture program. These courses provide you a great opportunity to study additional Japan-related area studies courses on campus. Enrollment in these courses is on a space-available basis.