| Catholic University of Avila | |
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| Universidad Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila | |
Main building of the Catholic University of Ávila. |
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| Established | August 24, 1996 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic |
| Rector | Maria Rosario Sáez Yuguero |
| Location | Ávila, Castile and León, Spain |
| 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]
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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.
The Catholic University of Ávila offers degrees in business, law, and engineering.[3][4]
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]