Well-renowned as a city with a long university tradition, Alcalá de Henares is in central Spain, northeast of Madrid. This is a dream city for international students pursuing higher education in the prestigious University of Alcalá, occupying 16th-century buildings in the old town. Students looking to settle down in student accommodation Alcalá-de-Henares should know more about the city which has a rich historical heritage with a major landmark being its university, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Universities for International Students
Alcalá de Henares is home to one of the oldest, and most impressive universities in the country, the University of Alcalá, popular for its community driven environment. The university has two main campuses with the first on the north side of Alcalá which includes the science departments and the second is the central campus that houses most of the humanities and social science departments, including a law school. The northern region of the university campus also has its own RENFE station to help students commute easily.
Accommodations in Close Proximity
Students pursuing quality education at Alcalá de Henares aim for budget living to save the most without compromising on the living standard. International students who are on budget stay can choose to live in Lope de Vega University Residence, is located in the historic centre of Alcalá de Henares. This is a purpose-built student accommodation, ideal for those who are new to the city. The Alcalá University is just a 4-minutes’ walk away, hence giving more time to students that they can devote in studies and also explore the city on weekends. Since the nearest bus station is just a short distance across the street, students can leave for the city tour whenever they feel like. Popular city attraction, Plaza Cervantes and the external technological-scientific campus are not very far from this student living space.
Popular Places to Visit
Alcalá de Henares has many tourist places visited by tourists and students, alike. Its center and University are one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. The city is also famous for the Cervantes Birthplace Museum which is the former home of the celebrated Miguel de Cervantes, author of the book ‘Don Quixote.’ other places and most visited city attractions are the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes, a historic house museum, Plaza de Cervantes which is the main square dedicated to Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, and Alcalá de Henares Cathedral, to name a few.
Alcalá de Henares, therefore, is a city which is proud of its university mainly because of its academic excellence and secondly for its architectural beauty that makes it a UNESCO World Heritage site. This Spanish city, also has other historical buildings reminiscing its rich cultural history. Students pursuing higher education can choose to live in Lope de Vega University Residence, a student accommodation Alcalá de Henares having comfortable rooms for more of a hassle free stay with convenience at all levels.
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