The Francisco de Vitoria University, a fully accredited university established in 1992, is an innovative, flexible institution, with a goal of offering students a well-rounded education by fostering academic excellence, raising social awareness, promoting an international environment that encourages multicultural diversity, and providing a personalized approach to studying. The student body of approximately 3,000 students includes 300 international students from 38 countries.

Every student studies English and is required to complete an internship and a service-learning assignment. Study abroad students are encouraged to participate in internships and service-learning assignments as well during their time at the University.

Francisco de Vitoria University is located in the suburb of Pozuelo de Alarcón, which is located northeast of the city center and is only six miles from the center of the city. There is excellent public transportation connecting the university with all parts of Madrid.

Some of the services and amenities Francisco de Vitoria University provides:

Reduced class sizes for more personal attention.
Every student, including study abroad students, is assigned an academic advisor who is available to help students make the most of, and understand the true meaning, of their studies.
Big Brother program for international students provides all incoming study abroad students with regularly enrolled students who will be there for them to help them understand the Spanish university system, introduce them to friends and help them settle into their new school and home.
Free computer labs with high speed internet access.
Campus newspaper and radio.
Choir and symphony orchestra.
Sports facilities, including soccer, tennis, rugby and more.
The library offers students a place to study, research and check out books.
Café and self-service restaurant with discounted fees.
Language labs for students working on improving their Spanish.
Office of Cultural Activities will provide students with current information on what’s going on in Madrid and help students organize their own trips.
The University has ramps, automatic stairs and platforms, as well as bathrooms adapted for students with mobility problems.
Internships, Service Learning, and Francisco de Vitoria University Student Card.