The Menendez Pelayo International University (UIMP) was founded by Spain's Ministry of Education in 1932 under the name, University of Santander. In 1945 it acquired its present title. An autonomous institution that reports to Spain's Ministry of Education and Science, the UIMP continues to have its central campus in the city of Santander, where it originated. However, the UIMP has increased its presence and reputation in Spain by offering post-graduate seminars in various fields, numerous courses in Spanish as a Second Language, and courses in English, at various satellite campuses throughout Spain. In the city of Sevilla, ISA has partnered with the UIMP to expand the UIMP's course offerings in language, culture and business with courses offered in Spanish and English. ISA's Sevilla Academic Center, located in the famous Barrio Santa Cruz, now serves as one of the UIMP's classroom centers, where students of various national origins can go to study.