Postgraduate
MAEC-AECID Scholarships
funding: AECID grants for foreign students
University of Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain
"The oldest university in Spain, founded in 1218"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#526 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months
About University of Salamanca
The University of Salamanca was founded in 1218 and is the oldest university in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe. It is well known for Spanish language courses, law, humanities, sciences and translation, and sits in the historic city of Salamanca.
Rankings & Recognition
#526
Ranked #526 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Salamanca's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1218
Founded
#526
QS 2026 Rank
Public University
Type
Salamanca (+ Avila, Bejar, Zamora)
Location
Popular Programs
Spanish Language
Law
Translation
Medicine
Biology
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university admissions
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
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B2 approx. |
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IELTS (English courses)
|
6.0-6.5 approx. |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
12 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
MAEC-AECID grants
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
12 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — N/A
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
The historic Old Town buildings and modern faculties are in Salamanca, with further sites in Avila, Bejar and Zamora.
Campus Details
Salamanca
(+ Avila Bejar Zamora)
Campus Forecast
Salamanca
Castilla y Leon
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
cold winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Colegio Mayor de Oviedo 30 intl places
Other colegios mayores
Shared flats
Dining
Meal plan EUR 260-360 per month
Health & Wellness
Health insurance needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Elected resident groups
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Europe, Latin America, Asia
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (approx.)
Public: EUR 700-3,500 / year
Living Cost (approx.)
EUR 800-1,300 / month
Health Insurance
Required for student visa
Housing (approx.)
EUR 361-511 / month (hall room)
Intakes & Deadlines
The main intake is September; some master programmes also start in February. Check the USAL international admissions pages for deadlines.
Scholarships at University of Salamanca
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
UNEDasiss credential; school cert
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; language per course
English Proficiency
DELE Spanish (Spanish courses)
IELTS (English courses)
6.0-6.5 approx.Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form
Secondary school certificate or degree (legalised)
Academic transcripts
UNEDasiss access credential (bachelor, non-EU)
Language proof (Spanish or English)
Proof of financial means
Health insurance
Criminal record certificate
Medical certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the USAL international admissions pages.
2
Access credential
For a bachelor, non-EU applicants usually request the UNEDasiss access credential; master applicants skip this step.
3
Apply online
Fill in the online pre-enrolment and upload your documents in the application window.
4
Admission decision
The university reviews your file and publishes the admission result.
5
Pay & confirm
Accept the place and pay the enrolment deposit to receive your admission letter.
6
Student visa
Apply for a Spanish student visa (type D) at the consulate, then get your student residence card within 30 days of arrival.
Campus & Location
The historic Old Town buildings and modern faculties are in Salamanca, with further sites in Avila, Bejar and Zamora.
Bachelor's
5
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Bachelor's
Law
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Bachelor's
Translation and Interpreting
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Bachelor's
Medicine
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Bachelor's
Biology
Master's
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Master's
Spanish Language
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Master's
Law (Master's)
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Master's
Biotechnology
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