What it is
The private Antonio de Nebrija University in Madrid is recognized
BOE step 7 of 7 · PassedIt is a government bill. Introduced by the Government. It was introduced on 3 April 1995. Introduced by: Gobierno.
Official title: Government bill recognizing the private 'Antonio de Nebrija' University of Madrid.
Source: Congreso de los Diputados, file 121/000093· updated 11 Nov
Automatic summary, not yet reviewed
- The Law recognizes the Universidad «Antonio de Nebrija», in Madrid, as a private university. It will be established in the Community of Madrid and governed by the University Reform organic law A law on fundamental rights, the electoral system or other matters the Constitution reserves. It needs an absolute majority in the Congreso: 176 votes., by this Law, and by its own rules.
- The University will initially have the centers and degree programs listed in the annex, leading to official degrees valid throughout Spain. Creating new centers or programs requires meeting the legal requirements.
- The Government will authorize the start of activities within a maximum of six months, at the proposal of the Minister of Education and Science and with a report from the Council of Universities. To enter its centers, students must pass the aptitude tests held at a public university, and the University may not discriminate based on any personal or social condition.
- The Ministry of Education and Science will inspect the University, which must submit an annual report on its activities. If it fails to meet the requirements, the recognition can be revoked. The recognition also expires if authorization to start activities is not requested within four years.
Who it affects
- The Universidad «Antonio de Nebrija» and its promoting entity: It is recognized as a private university and takes on operating, inspection, and annual reporting obligations.
- Students who want to enter the University: They must pass the aptitude tests held at a public university.
- The Government and the Ministry of Education and Science: They must authorize the start of activities, approve the degrees, and inspect the University.
Words worth knowing
- Homologar (homologation)
- Officially accepting that a degree meets the requirements and is valid throughout Spain.
- Pruebas de aptitud (aptitude tests)
- Exams students must pass to enter the University.
- Caducar (expiration)
- Becoming invalid if a deadline or condition is not met.
- organic law
- A law on fundamental rights, the electoral system or other matters the Constitution reserves. It needs an absolute majority in the Congreso: 176 votes.
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Where it stands
How far did it get?
It took 7 of 7 steps. It reached BOE, and today it is passed.
- Introduced3 April 1995Someone registers the text in the Congreso.
- Admitted20 April 1995The Bureau of the Congreso accepts it and, for a members’ bill, the plenary decides whether to consider it.
- Amendmentsno dateGroups propose changes.
- Committeeno dateA committee goes through the text in detail.
- Plenaryno dateAll 350 deputies vote.
- Senateno dateThe Senate can pass it, amend it or veto it.
- BOEno dateIt is published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) and comes into force.
See the 2 official steps on a timeline
Was there a plenary vote?
We have no plenary vote linked to this law in the Congreso’s data.
What happens next
What happens now?
It is law, or will be once published in the BOE. It comes into force on the date its own text sets.
The same initiative in the other chamber:
- V Legislature, Senate Government bill recognizing the private university "Antonio de Nebrija" of Madrid.
Published in the BOE: Law 23/1995, of July 17, by which the private university «Antonio de Nebrija», of Madrid, is recognized.
Sources
Where does all this come from?
- Congreso de los Diputados, file 121/000093
Official title, type, author, dates and stage.
Retrieved 11 November 2026
- BOE, BOE-A-1995-17360
The law as published.
Retrieved 11 November 2026
- The data comes from the open files of the Congreso, the Senate and the BOE, unaltered.
- Each deputy’s province is the one of their seat on the day of the vote.
- We only say “passed” or “rejected” when the majority needed is certain; otherwise we say which side had more votes.