Catholic University of Ávila

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's named after Saint Teresa of Ávila.

This article is about the Spanish university. For the American university, see Avila University.
Catholic University of Avila
Universidad Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila
Main building of the Catholic University of Ávila.
TypePrivate
EstablishedAugust 24, 1996
AffiliationCatholic
RectorMaria Rosario Sáez Yuguero
Location
Ávila
,
Castile and León
,
 Spain

Websitehttp://www.ucavila.es

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.

Degrees

The Catholic University of Ávila offers degrees in business, law, and engineering.[3][4]

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.[5]

References
  1. "President's greetings". Catholic University of Ávila. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
  2. "History". Catholic University of Ávila. Archived from the original on June 21, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
  3. "Degrees". Catholic University of Ávila. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
  4. "Degrees". Catholic University of Ávila. Archived from the original on June 21, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
  5. "Institute of Hispanic Studies". Catholic University of Ávila. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
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