Spain has some of the oldest universities and academic institutions in the world dating back as early as 1218. Renowned Higher Education world rankings such as the Times Higher Education Supplement, QS World University Rankings, and Academic Ranking of World Universities have places various institutions in Spain in top positions ? old and newly established universities. Below are popular destinations for many international students in the past years:

University of Navarra (UN) ? cited by The Economist magazine in 2005 and 2006 for having the best MBA program in the world with its business school IESE. In 2006 ranks as the top private institution in Spain according to Times Higher Education Supplement. Degree programs for international students include Liberal Arts, Language Studies, Economics and Business Administration, and different Master's and Doctoral programs.

Autonomous University of Madrid ? founded in 1968 as a Spanish public university along with the Autonomies Universities of Bilbao and Barcelona. The university has already received outstanding and top rankings from various institutions such as El Mundo, Times Higher Education Supplement, and Academic Ranking of World Universities despite its 30-year existence.

University of Barcelona (UB) ? the only Spanish university to be included in the Top 200 Academic Ranking of World Universities 2008. It recently celebrated it 555 years of prosperous history and academic contributions. Foreign students can take Spanish university or postgraduate degree or continue their university studies.

University of Valencia ? one of the biggest and oldest universities in Spain, having been established in 1499. It has 3 campuses ? Burjassot, Blasco Ibanez, and Tarongers with a total population of more than 60,000 students. The university has over 90 departments, 18 faculties, 16 research organizations, and almost 5,000 employees.

Complutense University of Madrid ? one of the oldest universities in the world and remains an outstanding public university in Spain. Its studies in Spanish Literature, Schools of Philisophy, History, Sociology, Journalism, and Psychology lead various national rankings.

Comillas Pontifical University ? located in Madrid, the university has about 10,000 students. It forms collaboration with different academic exchange studies and international projects together with more than 200 Higher Education Institutions from Asia, America and Europe. Foreign students can choose from various Business Administration, Social Sciences, International Relations and Engineering courses.

University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) ? one of the youngest academic institutions in Spain established on 1982. Specific courses and programs are offered in 7 key cities, Albacete, Almaden, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Puertollano, Talavera de la Reina, and Toledo.

There also non-degree programs, short courses, and other different special programs/educational trips for group of students you can choose from. Study abroad in Spain is more than learning, it is an experience of a lifetime. Enjoy!!!