To advance high-level educational openness in the new era, promote cooperation and exchange with overseas universities, and expand quality collaborative networks in Spanish-speaking countries and regions, Liaoning University has officially signed an educational exchange cooperation agreement with Universidad de Alcalá, Spain (UAH). The two institutions will engage in in-depth collaboration in areas such as faculty and student exchanges, joint teaching, scientific research, and other academic activities, working together to foster the exchange and development of higher education between China and Spain.

Founded in 1499, Universidad de Alcalá is located in Alcalá de Henares, approximately 30 kilometers from Madrid. The university boasts four campuses and has a long history and profound humanistic heritage. Over the past five centuries, it has made significant contributions to science, art, and the dissemination of the Spanish language and culture. In 1988, the university was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Among Spanish public universities, Universidad de Alcalá ranks among the top, with a global QS comprehensive ranking of 621–630 and a five-star teaching level rating. The university demonstrates strong academic advantages in fields such as electronic information engineering, environmental science, ecology, agricultural science, chemistry, pharmacy, and education. Its electronic information engineering program is ranked 150–200 globally in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Currently, the university has over 27,000 enrolled students, offering 44 undergraduate programs, 54 master’s programs, and 29 doctoral programs. It is supported by five educational research centers, three university research institutes, and approximately 150 academic research teams.

The year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain, a significant milestone and testament to the deepening and expansion of bilateral relations. Against this backdrop, the cooperation between Liaoning University and Universidad de Alcalá holds strategic significance. The signing of the agreement not only expands Liaoning University’s collaborative network in Spanish-speaking regions and strengthens its academic and educational ties with Spain but also lays a solid foundation for comprehensive cooperation with universities and research institutions in Spanish-speaking countries in the future. As the first formally signed cooperative partner of Liaoning University in Spain, the inclusion of Universidad de Alcalá will further enhance the university’s international cooperation level and educational openness.