| Catholic University of Avila | |
| Native Name: | Universidad Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de Ávila |
| Image Alt: | Picture of beige 4 story building with blue sky and green grass. |
| Established: | August 24, 1996 |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Catholic |
| Rector: | Maria Rosario Sáez Yuguero |
| City: | Ávila |
| State: | Castile and León |
| Coor: | 40.6641°N -4.6985°W |
| Website: | http://www.ucavila.es |
Saint Teresa of Jesus Catholic University, commonly known as the Catholic University of Ávila (UCAV), is a private, Catholic university, located in Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. It is named after Saint Teresa of Ávila.
The current rector of the university is Maria Rosario Sáez Yuguero.[1]
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.
In 2021, Forbes listed the Catholic University of Ávila among the 20 best universities of Spain.[3]
The Catholic University of Ávila offers degrees in business, law, and engineering.[4] [5]
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.[6]