The Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV), founded in 1993, is a humanistic university dedicated to serving society by educating individuals for a truly human purpose. Since its foundation, the UFV has been guided by three key ideas:

Service to society for a human end – placing education at the service of people and the common good.

Integral formation – educating the whole person in all dimensions: intellectual, professional, ethical, social, and spiritual.

Accompaniment – walking alongside each student throughout their personal and academic journey.

This mission is carried out through the Seven Pillars of the UFV, which define its educational model:

Form to Transform – educating students to become agents of positive social change.

Accompaniment – providing personal guidance, support, and authentic human connection.

Learning by Doing – promoting active, experiential learning rooted in real-world practice.

Mandatory Professional Internships – ensuring every student completes hands-on professional experience as part of their degree.

Internationalization – fostering a global mindset through international programs, exchanges, and intercultural learning.

Complete University Experience – offering a rich campus life that integrates academic, social, cultural, and personal development.

Social Action – inspiring commitment to service, solidarity, and social transformation.

Together, these elements make the UFV a place where students not only gain knowledge, but discover their purpose, grow as human beings, and prepare to contribute meaningfully to the world.