Pope Francis attended several institutions during his formation and education:
- He studied at the archdiocesan seminary, Inmaculada Concepción Seminary, in Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires.
- He entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) as a novice in 1958.
- He studied humanities in Santiago, Chile.
- He obtained a licentiate in philosophy from the Colegio Máximo de San José in San Miguel, Argentina.
- He studied theology at the Facultades de Filosofía y Teología de San Miguel, where he was later a professor.
- He also continued his training at the University of Alcalá de Henares in Spain between 1970 and 1971.
- Additionally, he received a master's degree in philosophy and theology from the University of Buenos Aires
In summary, Pope Francis's higher education was primarily at the University of Buenos Aires, Colegio Máximo de San José, and theological faculties in San Miguel, with further Jesuit training in Spain.