The University of Alcalá (Universidad de Alcalá), one of the oldest universities in Europe, was founded in 1499 by the Spanish Regent, Cardinal Cisnero, and is located in the city of Alcalá de Henares, with the main departments of mechanical automation and architecture. In addition, every year the King presents the Cervantes Prize, an important award in Spanish literature, in the auditorium of the University of Alcalá.