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Host Institution: Universidad Complutense de Madrid

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With such a strong cultural and intellectual commitment, it is only natural that Madrid is also home to one of the most important universities in the country, the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. The origins of the University go back seven centuries, when King Sancho IV of Castile founded a study center in Alcal de Henares. In 1499, the University acquired official status as a degree-granting institution and began accepting students for the academic year 1508-1509. It was not until 1836 that the University was transferred permanently to Madrid and renamed the Central University of Madrid.

The Universidad Complutense de Madrid is a state institution under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Science. Approximately 125,000 students are enrolled each year, choosing among 43 different areas of study. The main University Library has over a million volumes and 25,000 periodical publications. The institution boasts additional facilities, such as the Complutense Museum and the Botanical Garden, that contribute greatly to the surrounding community.