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Salamanca University and Colleges

Salamanca is home to the oldest university in Spain, founded in 1218. This collection spans the city's academic landscape, from the iconic Plateresque facade of the Escuelas Mayores to the Neoclassical Palacio de Anaya. The list covers historical colleges, the Pontifical University, and modern research facilities like the Institute of Functional Biology and Genomics, illustrating eight centuries of architectural evolution and intellectual heritage within this UNESCO World Heritage city.

Salamanca University and Colleges — Map
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University of Salamanca

The University of Salamanca is a Spanish public research university, located in Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León.
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Archbishop Fonseca College

The Colegio Mayor de Santiago, el Zebedeo, Colegio del Arzobispo or Colegio Mayor de Fonseca is a historical edifice in Salamanca, Spain,…
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Colegio de Anaya

An 18th-century Neoclassical palace that replaced a former 15th-century college. It currently serves as the Faculty of Philology for the University of Salamanca.
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Pontifical University of Salamanca

The Pontifical University of Salamanca is a private Roman Catholic university based in Salamanca, Spain.
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Facultad de Ciencias Sociales

Established in 1991, this faculty is located within the FES building and focuses on sociology, communication, and social work.
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Faculty of Fine Arts and Psychology

Academic facilities located in the northern campus, housing the university's arts and psychology departments since the early 1980s.
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Physics Section

Part of the Faculty of Sciences, this section houses laboratories and classrooms dedicated to physical sciences research and education.
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Faculty of Sciences and Chemistry Sciences

Central academic buildings for the study of chemistry and natural sciences, featuring specialized research laboratories.
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Faculty of Pharmacy

Located on the Miguel de Unamuno Campus, this facility is dedicated to pharmaceutical education and biochemical research.
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Escuela Universitaria de Magisterio Luis Vives

A teacher training college associated with the Pontifical University of Salamanca, specializing in educational sciences.
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Instituto de Biología Funcional y Genómica

A collaborative research center between the University of Salamanca and the CSIC, focusing on genetics and functional biology.
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Instituto de Neurociencias

A multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to the study of the nervous system and its disorders.
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Edificio Departamental FES

The 'Filosofía, Economía y Sociales' building, which houses various administrative offices and classrooms for social science departments.
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Edificio Multiusos (UPSa)

A multi-purpose facility serving the students and faculty of the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
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Sciences Campus

A central campus area housing the University of Salamanca's scientific faculties and research laboratories.
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Aulas de Escultura y Dibujo

Specialized workshops and studios designed for practical instruction in sculpture and drawing within the Fine Arts department.
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Centro Hispano-Luso de Investigaciones Agrarias

A research center (CIALE) focused on agricultural science, biodiversity, and plant biotechnology.
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CIALE Centro Hispano-Luso de Investigaciones Agrarias

The Spanish-Portuguese Center for Agricultural Research, facilitating cross-border scientific collaboration in agrotechnology.
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Escuela Universitaria de Magisterio Luis Vives

The Luis Vives teacher training center, providing degree programs in primary and early childhood education.
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Colegio Mayor Santa María

A university residential college providing accommodation and academic support for students in the modern campus area.
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