University of Seville
The University of Seville or sometimes Seville University, in Spanish Universidad de Sevilla, is a university in Seville, Spain.
Organization
It comprises of
- Governed by the Department Council (Consejo de Departamento): The Departments
- Governed by Centre Council (Junta de Centro): consists of
- Faculties,
- Technical Sciences Schools (Escuelas Técnicas Superiores), and
- University Schools (Escuelas Universitarias).
History
The University originated in late 15th century as the School of Blessed Mary of Jesus (Colegio de Santa María de Jesús), founded by Archdeacon Maese Rodrigo Fernández de Santaella. In 1551, the city council granted a General Study Centre (Estudio General), which enabled the School to become a university.
Miscellanea
Since March, 2002, the University has been providing the entire website space for the Enciclopedia Libre, founded by former Spanish-speaking BambooWebns.
