# University enrollment surge in Spain and Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-enrollment-surge-in-spain-and-mexico
> Updated: 2026-07-31T11:31:30.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

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

### 2026-07-31: 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‑

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-almera-reaches-93-enrollment-for-202627-academic-year

### 2026-07-23: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/record-student-enrollment-reported-at-mexican-and-spanish-universities

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