University of Alcalá was founded in 1499 and it is one of the oldest universities in Spain.  Its activity covers traditional higher education including master and PhD level, research and projects with three campuses (one in the Region of Castilla La Mancha) and a hospital and  a scientific and technological park with tens of companies.

Department of Computer Sciences is in charge of developing specialized education in informatics for degree and master level programs and high number of VET programs in frequent cooperation with companies and external entities- As part of its R&D&I activities, the department has been leading or partnering a large number of projects with a good number of EU funded projects under programs like FP7, Leonardo, Erasmus+, etc. as well as many national ones funded by public authorities of Spain (Ministries, Regional Authorities, etc.)