Pontifical University of Salamanca

Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA) is a private Catholic university founded in 1940, operated by the Spanish Episcopal Conference (Conferencia Episcopal Española), and located in Salamanca, Spain. With 85 years of history, the university offers undergraduate (grado), double degree, master's, and doctoral programs across eight academic areas: Health Sciences, Ecclesiastical Sciences, Social and Legal Sciences, Communication and Marketing, Education and Sport, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology, and Technology and Computer Science. UPSA reports a 98% pass rate, a 95% graduate employability rate, and a 2% dropout rate. The university is ranked among the top 20 universities in Spain by Forbes 2025. It provides financial aid and scholarships in partnership with Banco Santander, the Ministry of Education, the Junta de Castilla y León, and other bodies. The International Mobility Office supports Erasmus+, SICUE, and bilateral exchange programs. On-campus housing is available through the Colegio Mayor Hispanoamericano Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, founded in 1951. The main campus is located in the historic city of Salamanca.