One of only a handful of Spanish universities which operate directly under the auspices of Spain’s Ministry of Education, the UIMP has long stood as a monument to Free Institution of Teaching (Institución libre de la enseñanza), an importance intellectual inheritance of Spanish liberalism. Since 1932 it has been an outstanding center for the teaching of English as a foreign language.
Headquarters in Santander: Best-known of the several Menendez Pelayo campuses throughout Spain, the UIMP in Santander divides its classes between a beautiful castle situated on a jutting peninsula with breathtaking views of Santander’s internationally-renowned beaches, and a grassy, modern-style campus, Las Llamas, lying within in easy walk from the city center.
Headquarters in Seville: One of Spain’s most cosmopolitan cities and most popular tourist destinations, Seville has long played a prominent role in imparting Spanish language and culture to foreigners from throughout the world.