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Founded in 1208, the University of Palencia stands as a beacon of academic excellence, blending eight centuries of scholarly heritage with cutting-edge innovation.

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Years of History

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Students

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Programmes

🎓 Undergraduate Discover our 80+ bachelor's degree programmes across all faculties. 📚 Postgraduate Advance your career with our master's and doctoral programmes. 🔬 Research Explore our 35 research institutes and innovation centres. 🌍 International Join students from over 90 countries in our global community.

Academic Excellence

Featured Programmes

From medieval studies to artificial intelligence, discover programmes that shape tomorrow's leaders.

Faculty of Law

European and Roman Law

Our flagship law programme combines Roman legal traditions with contemporary EU jurisprudence.

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Faculty of Humanities

Medieval & Renaissance Studies

Study the cultural and intellectual heritage of Iberia in Europe's oldest university setting.

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Faculty of Sciences

Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Cutting-edge research in genomics, agricultural science, and sustainable development.

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University News

Latest Updates

Heritage

Medieval Manuscript Collection Receives UNESCO Recognition

The university's archive of 13th-century theological texts has been added to the Memory of the World Register, recognising its outstanding universal value.

12 January 2026 · 5 min read

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Spring Semester Enrolment Opens

Registration for the spring 2026 term is now available for returning students.

Jan

Research Grant: €2.5M for Climate Studies

EU Horizon Europe funds new centre for Mediterranean environmental research.

Jan

Alumni Network Reaches 200,000 Members

Our global community of graduates continues to grow across six continents.

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