University of Seville

The University of Seville is a Spanish university located in Seville. It was founded in 1505, under the name Colegio Santa Mara de Jess, and now has a student body of nearly 65,000, making it one of the country's top colleges.

The university benefits from the autonomy provided by self-governance, which provides it with some latitude in the appointment of professors and lecturers. "Equality, Liberty, Justice, and Pluralism" is the university's old motto. The stated purpose of the institution is to educate students who will conduct the essential research and development for scientific and technological advancement. This is mirrored in the variety of degrees available; students can choose from 65 different topics, and the institution has one of the most comprehensive academic and sporting facilities in Spain, making it a popular choice for both Spanish and international students. It has 73,350 students scattered across various campuses in 2004, making it the second-largest university in Spain in terms of student population.

North American exchange students have been able to take Spanish classes in the Faculty of Philology and the Faculty of Geography and History at the University of Seville since 1994. The Council on International Educational Exchange, the College Consortium for International Studies, International Studies Abroad, SUNY New Paltz, Wells College, and St. John's University are among the 15 international organizations with which the university has partnerships as of Fall 2009. Since 2015, the University of Seville has collaborated with Harvard University's Real Colegio Complutense.

Established: 1505