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University enrollment surge in Spain and Mexico

Entities: Medicine degree · Logopedia degree · Nursing degree · University of Almería · University of Sevilla

Overview

In late July 2026, Mexican and Spanish universities reported unprecedented demand for places. The Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro opened its 2026‑2 term with 180 new medical students, a 150 % rise over 2004 levels, while Spain’s University of Salamanca enrolled 5,451 newcomers, with medicine topping the list. A week later, Spain’s University of Almería confirmed that 93 % of its 2,985 new‑student slots for 2026‑27 were filled. Waiting lists for medicine and nursing each exceeded 2,000 applicants, prompting a second allocation round in early September and a final enrolment window at month‑end. The university also introduced a joint Logopedia degree with the University of Sevilla, underscoring ongoing expansion to meet sustained enrollment pressure.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    University of Almería reaches 93% enrollment for 2026/27 academic year

    University of Almería has enrolled 93% of its 2026‑27 spots (2,779 of 2,985), with full capacity in 21 programmes and long waiting lists for Medicine and Nursing. Final enrolment runs late September; a new Log‑

  2. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Record student enrollment reported at Mexican and Spanish universities

    UAQ’s medical school saw a 150 % rise to 180 new students, while Spain’s University of Salamanca enrolled 5,451 newcomers, 74 % in first‑choice programmes, amid a surge in university demand.

Sources

alcalahoy.es · alcalaopina.es · amanecerqro.com.mx · diariodealmeria.es · gargano.foggiatoday.it · rotativo.com.mx · salamancartvaldia.es · wijga.com