Catholic University of Ávila
Universidad Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila | |
Type | Private |
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Established | August 24, 1996 |
Affiliation | Catholic |
Rector | Maria Rosario Sáez Yuguero |
Location | Ávila , Castile and León , Coordinates: 40°39′51″N 4°41′55″W / 40.6641°N 4.6985°W |
Website | http://www.ucavila.es |
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.
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[]
- ^ "President's greetings". Catholic University of Ávila. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "History". Catholic University of Ávila. Archived from the original on June 21, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "Degrees". Catholic University of Ávila. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "Degrees". Catholic University of Ávila. Archived from the original on June 21, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "Institute of Hispanic Studies". Catholic University of Ávila. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
External links[]
- Catholic universities and colleges in Spain
- Universities in Castile and León
- Educational institutions established in 1996
- Ávila, Spain
- Buildings and structures in Ávila, Spain
- 1996 establishments in Spain