# Spanish university infrastructure and housing expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-university-infrastructure-and-housing-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-19T10:04:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Local and regional authorities in Spain are implementing measures to expand university services and student accommodations. In Torrevieja, the City Council approved over 1.15 million euros in funding to support the Miguel Hernández University of Elche and the UNED Associated Center of Elche. This investment, spanning several academic years starting in 2026, includes financial allocations and the provision of facilities to support students, professionals, and seniors. In Sevilla, efforts are underway to address the regional housing crisis by adding nearly 1,000 public university residence places. This includes a 6.5 million euro investment for a new residence at Pablo de Olavide University in Montequinto, which is expected to provide up to 490 places. The Ministry has specified that these developments must maintain a ‘public purpose’ and offer affordable pricing that includes essential services like electricity, water, and Wi-Fi. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Sevilla to add nearly 1,000 public university residence places Sevilla is expanding public university housing with nearly 1,000 new places planned to combat the housing crisis, including a major new residence for Pablo de Olavide University in Montequinto. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sevilla-to-add-nearly-1000-public-university-residence-places ### 2026-10-08: Torrevieja City Council approves 1.15 million euros for university expansion Torrevieja City Council has approved over 1.15 million euros in funding for UMH and UNED to expand university services and facilities in the city starting in 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torrevieja-city-council-approves-115-million-euros-for-university-expansion --- Cite as: Spanish university infrastructure and housing expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-university-infrastructure-and-housing-expansion