Universidad de Zaragoza

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The Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR), established in 1542, is one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious public universities, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings and historical legacy. It is particularly strong in fields such as Engineering, Health Sciences (including Medicine and Veterinary Medicine), and Humanities, boasting a wide array of research groups. For international students, UNIZAR offers a welcoming environment with a dedicated International Relations Office that facilitates exchange programs like Erasmus+ and provides support services. While the primary language of instruction is Spanish, there are an increasing number of master's and doctoral programs, as well as specific courses, available in English. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its deep historical roots combined with a modern, research-intensive approach, making it a vibrant academic hub in the Aragon region.

Background

The University of Zaragoza, sometimes referred to as Saragossa University (Spanish: Universidad de Zaragoza, UNIZAR) is a public university with teaching campuses and research centres spread over the three provinces of Aragon (Spain). Founded in 1542, it is one of the oldest universities in Spain, with a history dating back to the Roman period. It is the alma mater of Prime Ministers Pascual Madoz, Manuel Azaña, Salustiano de Olózaga and Eusebio Bardají, of the Nobel Prize laureate and father of modern neuroscience Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the Catholic saint Josemaría Escrivá and the Cuban national hero Jose Marti, who studied at this university. In 2014, it had more than 30,000 students and more than 3,000 teaching members, among its 22 centers and 74 degrees. Its current rector is José Antonio Mayoral Murillo, full professor of organic chemistry.

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