University of Salamanca

Founded in 1218, the University is the oldest in Spain. Christopher Columbus consulted the faculty before embarking on his famous voyage (though his opinions were rejected). The University then went on to reach its peak in the 16th century.

Having been designated by the Spanish government to create an innovative educational program for foreigners to learn Spanish, the University of Salamanca is Spain’s leading national institution in the teaching of Spanish as a second language. Salamanca is in the region of Spain where the purest Castilian Spanish is spoken.