In 1878, María Elena Maseras became the first woman in Spain to officially complete a university degree.
In 1878, María Elena Maseras reached another historical milestone as she became the first woman to complete a full university degree at the University of Barcelona. Passing all necessary subjects in Medicine, her achievement set a precedent that would gradually allow other women to pursue higher education. This accomplishment laid a foundation for educational reform and gender equality in academic institutions throughout Spain.