In September 1872, María Elena Maseras enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Barcelona, becoming the first female university student in Spain.
On September 1, 1872, through a royal order by King Amadeo I, María Elena Maseras was officially enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Barcelona. This groundbreaking event marked the first time a woman officially matriculated in a Spanish university. Her enrollment was a significant step in the push for gender equality in the academic sphere, signaling a shift in Spain's educational policies and practices.