Alcalá de Henares, a city rich in history and culture, is home to the prestigious University of Alcalá. Founded in 1293 and refounded in 1977, this university is not only a center for academic excellence but also a custodian of heritage, with its historic campus featuring 16th-century buildings. It's renowned for presenting the Cervantes Prize, the most prestigious literary award in the Spanish-speaking world, and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs to over 28,000 students.