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Nebrija University

Nebrija University stands as one of Madrid's most distinctive academic institutions, named after the Renaissance scholar Antonio de Nebrija, who revolutionized European education by creating the first grammar of a modern language in 1492. Founded in 1995, this private university has grown into a medium-sized institution with approximately 9,000 students, blending contemporary innovation with deep historical significance. Located in the heart of Madrid, the university occupies the striking Nebija-Princesa building and maintains additional campuses across the Community of Madrid, including La Berzosa and Dehesa de la Villa. What makes Nebrija truly special is its commitment to interdisciplinary, cutting-edge education across seven schools offering programs in law, engineering, psychology, economics, and more. Visitors and families exploring Madrid's intellectual landscape will find a vibrant hub where centuries of Spanish humanistic tradition meet modern academic excellence. The university's libraries—both traditional and digital—showcase how Nebrija honors its namesake's legacy while embracing technological advancement. Walking through its campuses reveals a living connection to Spain's golden age of scholarship and contemporary European higher education at its finest.

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1906—military barracks rose here on Calle Santa Cruz de Marcenado. Look at that solid stone façade and arched windows... they're still telling the story of their army days! Now this converted fortress is Nebrija University's main Madrid campus, named after Antonio de Nebrija, who created the FIRST grammar for a modern language in 1492—the exact year Columbus sailed to America! Step inside and you'll find 9,000 students studying in the very spaces where soldiers once marched. These walls literally transformed from military command center to academic adventure.

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  • :Nebrija University is named after Elio Antonio de Nebrija, the 15th-century Spanish humanist who authored the first grammar of a modern European language, the 'Gramática castellana' (1492), which was presented to Queen Isabella I and helped standardize the Spanish language.
  • The university's main campus in Madrid is housed in a historic complex of former army buildings constructed in 1906, blending early 20th-century military architecture with modern academic facilities, creating a unique atmosphere for students and visitors.
  • Nebrija University is recognized for its pioneering role in Spain’s private higher education sector, having been established by an Act of Parliament in 1995, making it one of the first officially recognized private universities in Spain and a model for subsequent institutions.
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