The Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) is a public university with campuses in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid) and Guadalajara. Although as early as 1293, Alcalá had a General Study approved by King Sancho IV, the University of Alcalá was founded by the Regent of Spain, Cardinal Cisneros, in 1499.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the University of Alcalá became a centre of academic excellence. Today, the UAH is a leading university on the international stage, recognised for its commitment to society and the environment, as well as to the Spanish language. It faces the challenges of the 21st century with the same drive and prestige that made it a model to be emulated centuries ago.