The University of Santiago

The University of Santiago de Compostela has been the cornerstone of the city's and the autonomous region's education for more than 500 years. Its foundation goes back to 1495, the date when Lope de Marzoa opened the so-called “Estudio Viejo” (Old Study) or “Estudio de Gramática” (Grammar Study) in the Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares. After merging with the Colegio de Santiago Alfeo, founded by Archbishop Fonseca, its first statutes were approved in 1555.