The University of Extremadura was created in 1973 (Decree 991/1973, of May 10, 1973 BOE of the day May 18, 1973 ). Its history is intimately linked to the Extremadura community . Initially it consisted of the Faculty of Badajoz, Cáceres University College, the University Schools of Primary Teacher Cáceres and Badajoz and the School of Agricultural Engineering of Badajoz. Since then UEx students has increased, qualifications and centers to have four spaces formed by the campus of Badajoz , the campus of Cáceres , the University Centre of Mérida and Plasencia University Center On the front page of today's day November 4, 1968, opening day of the first university center of the region, the Faculty of Badajoz belongs to the University of Seville, he appeared in the style of the period, the following bombastic: "Extremadura has not seen in years of peace Franco's day of historical significance than today. The university center for which fought both the present generation longing ... opens its doors for the redemptive instrument in the region and trigger leading to their material and cultural promotion. "In 1971 the Council of Ministers approved the creation of the College of Philosophy and Letters of Cáceres, assigned to the University of Salamanca.