Catholic University of Ávila
Spanish university
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Saint Teresa of Jesus Catholic University (Spanish: Universidad Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila), commonly known as the Catholic University of Ávila (UCAV), is a private, Catholic university, located in Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. It is named after Saint Teresa of Ávila.
Universidad Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila | |
Main building of the Catholic University of Ávila. | |
| Type | Private |
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| Established | August 24, 1996 |
| Affiliations | Catholic |
| Rector | Maria Rosario Sáez Yuguero |
| Location | Ávila , Castile and León , 40.6641°N 4.6985°W |
| Website | http://www.ucavila.es |
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The current rector of the university is Maria Rosario Sáez Yuguero.[1]
History
On August 24, 1996, Antonio Cañizares Llovera, bishop of the diocese of Ávila, founded the university via a decree.[2] The university is named for the city and Teresa of Ávila.
In 2021, Forbes listed the Catholic University of Ávila among the 20 best universities of Spain.[3]
Degrees
Institute of Hispanic Studies
The Institute of Hispanic Studies at the university offers a summer program for students from other countries to study Spanish language, culture, and civilization. The Institute offers a Catholic mysticism course, and through weekend trips, allows students to visit the cities of Segovia, Salamanca, Madrid, as well as important Carmelite sites like Fontiveros and Alba de Tormes.[6]