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University of Alcalá

Alcalá de Henares, Spain

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Quick facts

World rank
#538
2024
Acceptance rate
65%
Students
28,336
International students
14%
Institution type
Public
Founded
1977

Overview

The University of Alcalá (UAH), founded in 1293 and refounded in 1977, is one of Spain's oldest and most historic universities. Located in Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO World Heritage city near Madrid, it enrolls over 28,000 students and is ranked #697 globally by QS. It offers a broad range of degrees from undergraduate to doctoral level.

Fields of study

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Sciences
  • Health Sciences
  • Social & Legal Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering & Architecture

Accreditation: ANECA (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
Autumn 2026
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by University of Alcalá
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Grado en Biología (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Grado en Derecho (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Grado en Ingeniería Informática (opens in a new tab)On CampusBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Máster Universitario en Acceso a la Abogacía y la Procura (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesVaries—
Máster Universitario en Ciberseguridad (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.