University Overview
Established in 1218, Universidad de Salamanca (University of Salamanca) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Salamanca (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Castile and Leon. This institution also has branch campuses in Zamora, Ávila, Bejar and Villamayor. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 807-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Salamanca |
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| Name (English) | University of Salamanca |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | USAL |
| Founded | 1218 Origins date back to 1130 |
| Motto | Quod Natura Non Dat, Salmantica non praestat What nature does not provide, Salamanca does not add |
| Colours | Dark red |
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University Location
| Address | Edificio Rectorado, Patio de Escuelas, s/n Salamanca 37008 Castile and Leon Spain |
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923294411 |
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923294494 |
| Other locations | Zamora, Ávila, Bejar and Villamayor |
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