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About
The University of Alcalá (UAH) is a public university located in the historic city of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage site approximately 30 kilometers from Madrid. Founded in 1977, it traces its origins back to 1499 and is renowned for its strong humanities programs, particularly in Spanish language and literature, and for annually hosting the prestigious Cervantes Prize. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across five branches of knowledge, spread across its historic, scientific-technological, Guadalajara, and Torrejón de Ardoz campuses.
UNIREAL Score
77/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 77
Overview
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Alcalá de Henares
- Established
- 1977
- Students
- 28,336
- Programs
- 129
- Tuition (yearly)
- €2,999
- Admission period
- September – December
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Where is University of Alcalá?
University of Alcalá is located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
How much does it cost to study at University of Alcalá?
Typical yearly tuition at University of Alcalá is about €2,999. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to University of Alcalá?
Admission at University of Alcalá usually runs September – December.
What can I study at University of Alcalá?
University of Alcalá offers about 129 programs, including English Studies, Hispanic Studies, History, Medicine, Nursing.
What is the UNIREAL Score of University of Alcalá?
University of Alcalá has a UNIREAL Score of 77/100, calculated from: research activity.
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