Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

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The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) is one of the world's oldest universities, renowned for its rich history and strong academic tradition, particularly in Humanities, Health Sciences, and Law. It boasts highly regarded faculties in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Philology, attracting students interested in a deep dive into these fields. For international students, USC offers a vibrant experience through extensive exchange programs like Erasmus+, dedicated international relations offices providing support, and a growing number of master's and PhD programs taught in English. The university provides orientation and Spanish language courses, helping students integrate into the local culture of Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage city, making it a truly distinctive place to study.

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The University of Santiago de Compostela - USC (Galician: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela - USC, Spanish: Universidad de Santiago de Compostela - USC) is a public university located in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. A second campus is located in Lugo, Galicia. It is one of the world's oldest universities in continuous operation. The university traces its roots back to 1495, when a school was opened in Santiago. In 1504, Pope Julius II approved the foundation of a university in Santiago but "the bull for its creation was not granted by Clement VII until 1526". In 1555 the institute began to separate itself from strictly religious instruction with the help of Cardinal Juan Álvarez de Toledo and started to work towards developing other academic fields, including the emerging science fields. Today the university's facilities cover more than 130 hectares (320 acres). In terms of human resources, the university has more than 2,000 teachers involved in study and research, over 42,000 students, and more than 1,000 people working in administration and services. Moreover, in 2009, the university received...

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