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Universidad de Salamanca

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Universidad de Salamanca: the applicant's brief

6 findings

  1. The short answer

    Universidad de Salamanca is a public research university in Salamanca, Spain. It suits students who want a large public university in Spain and value studying at one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a public research university. Specific subject areas and named programmes are not published in the information available, so the programme catalogue needs to be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the entry route that matches their level of study and background. The university’s website should be used to confirm required documents, deadlines, language requirements, and whether any programme-specific steps apply.

  4. What it costs

    The tuition fee is not published in the information available, so confirm the current cost with the admissions office. Expect to budget separately for living costs in Salamanca, along with housing, transport, food, and insurance.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university hosts students from 50 nationalities, which suggests an international environment. The language of instruction is not published here, so check which programmes are taught in Spanish or in another language, and confirm visa, housing, insurance, and arrival requirements before you apply.

  6. How it compares

    Among 98 universities in Spain, Universidad de Salamanca stands out as a public research university with a long academic history and a sizeable international student presence. If you want a traditional university setting in Spain rather than a small specialist institution, it is one to compare carefully against other public universities in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Universidad de Salamanca

What type of university is Universidad de Salamanca?

It is a public research university.

Where is Universidad de Salamanca located?

It is in Salamanca, Spain.

How many students does it have?

It has over 30,000 students.

How many nationalities are represented among its students?

It has students from 50 nationalities.

Overview

The University of Salamanca is a public research university in Salamanca, Spain. Founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX, it is the oldest university in the Hispanic world and the fourth oldest in the world in continuous operation. It has over 30,000 students from 50 nationalities.

Programs at Universidad de Salamanca

61 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Grado en Antropología

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Grado en Audiología

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Grado en Bellas Artes

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Grado en Biología

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Law

Grado en Derecho

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Grado en Economía

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Grado en Farmacia

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Grado en Filosofía

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Grado en Fisioterapia

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Grado en Física

Universidad de Salamanca

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Spain.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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