Top 10 Universities in Spain for International Students

Top 10 Universities in Spain for International Students. This is a article where admissionwar international education desk has tried to prepare a suitable university list in Spain. These universities accept foreign student from all over the world. Here we also tried to represent a list of top universities in Spain. From this content you may get an preliminary abstract knowledge about an university, Admission and application link, Direct website link etc. Let’s check in.বাংলায় দেখুন

Top 10 Universities in Spain for International Students

There are a large number of universities of Spain, many of which hold an excellent reputation internationally and obtain ranked high in international rankings. Although most universities in Spain specialize in teaching in Spanish, the trend points toward more degree programs offered in English.

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1.Pompeu Fabra University

Pompeu Fabra University (commonly known as UPF) is a public university located in Barcelona, Spain. Established in 1990, this young institution is named after Catalan linguist Pompeu Fabra. UPF’s 3 faculties are located on 3 different campuses. As a research intensive university, UPF oversees 10 research centers specializing in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies), Communication, Law, Health, Business, Economics, and Language, to name a few. UPF is considered to be one of the best universities in Spain for foreign students.

It belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

2.Autonomous University of Barcelona

Autonomous University of Barcelona (commonly known as UAB) is a public university. Established in 1968, UAB offers 85 undergraduate courses, 80 postgraduate degrees and 80 doctorate programs. As a globalized university, UAB provides English taught bachelor degrees in the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Primary Education, English Studies, and Tourism.

While only 5 undergraduate courses are taught in English, there are more options for postgraduate courses. These programs cover the fields of Economics, Management, Physics, Chemistry, Data Science, Photonics and Genetics, among many others.

It belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

3.University of Barcelona

The University of Barcelona (also known as UB) is the best university in Spain for foreign students. Established in 1450, UB is the oldest university in Catalonia and one of the oldest in the entire world.
UB is comprised of over 100 departments, which are categorized into 18 faculties and 2 schools. The Faculties cover the studies of Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Fine Arts, Education Geography, Math, Law, Library Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Pharmacy, Psychology, Philology and Physics.

It belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

4.University of Navarra

The University of Navarra (commonly know as UNav) is a private non profit educational institution based in Pamplona, Spain. UNav was founded by Opus Dei founder St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer in the year 1952. Apart from its Pamplona campus, the university also has 3 other branches in Spain (San Sebastian, Barcelona, and Madrid). It also has international campuses in New York, USA and Munich, Germany. Through its 14 faculties and 2 schools, the university offers 57 bachelor’s degrees, 46 master’s programs and 23 doctorate degrees.

University of Navarra has the greatest number of foreign students in Spain, with 24 percent of its students coming from all parts of the globe.

It belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

5.Autonomous University of Madrid

Autonomous University of Madrid (also known as or AUM or la Autonoma) is a public institution located in Madrid, Spain. It was established in 1968. AUM currently occupies a 650 acre rural campus in the area of Cantoblanco. This houses the Faculties of Philosophy, Economics, Business, Law, and Science.

The university is also associated with 3 nursing schools, an institute for higher education and a school of physiotherapy. Through these schools, AUM offers the 3 year Diplomatura and Ingenierías Técnica degrees.

It belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

6.CEU Universities

CEU Universities, a group of private educational institutions in Spain. CEU Universities has campuses in Barcelona (Abat Oliba CEU), Valencia (CEU Cardenal Herrera) and Madrid (CEU San Pablo). All of these deliver educational programs imbibed with Christian humanism values.

CEU Cardinal Herrera takes the excellence of founding the first ever law school outside of Valencia. While the university was already in operation in 1969, the university was only given its current name in 1999.

CEU San Pablo, on the other hand was established in 1993. The University was previously a branch of the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.

Abat Oliba CEU was established in 1973 as the Abat Oliba College. The University was incorporated into the CEU system in 2003.

It belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

7.University of Valencia

The University of Valencia (commonly known as UV) is one of the oldest universities in Spain. UV was established in 1499 in Valencia, it has 3 campuses within the region. The Burjassot Campus has the departments of Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, ,Biology and Pharmacy. The Avenida de Blasco Ibanez Campus houses the colleges of Physical Education, Language, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Medicine and Dentistry. The Tarongers Campus is the home of the schools of Law, Business, Elementary and Social Science Teacher Training.
University of Valencia is regarded as having one of the best Erasmus mobility programs in Europe.

It belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

8.Complutense University of Madrid

The Complutense University of Madrid is another public university in Spain for foreign students, which was established in the year 1293. Complutense University of Madrid was previously based in Alcala before the university was moved to Madrid in the year 1836. The University is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in terms of enrollment. It has more +61,000 full time students at the time being.

It belongs to the top 1000 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

9.University of the Balearic Islands

The University of the Balearic Islands, (commonly known as UIB), can trace its beginnings back to the year 1483. Its sprawling campus is situated in Palma, Majorca. It is funded by the Government of the Balearic Islands. The state university, which was formally founded in 1978, is home to 9 faculties. These are the Faculties of Law,, Economics & Enterprise, Education, Medicine, Nursing & Physiotherapy, Psychology, Philosophy & Art, Tourism, and Science. The University also has a Higher Polytechnic School , which offers courses in Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, to name a few.

It belongs to the top 1000 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

10.University of Deusto

University of Deusto is a private university overseen by the Society of Jesus. Established in 1886, its main campus is situated in Bilbao. This houses the School of Law, the College of Engineering and the Theological College. University of Deusto offers bilingual programs in English, including that of Law, Management in Digital Environments, Automatic Engineering and Industrial Electronic, Industrial Organization Engineering and Informatics Engineering, to name a few.

It belongs to the top 1000 universities in the world and the top 10 universities in Spain.

 

List of Top Universities in Spain

(World University Rankings 2021)

 

Rank	Name Country/Region	No. of students per staff	International Students	Female : Male Ratio
=152	Pompeu Fabra University Spain	22.9	13%	60 : 40
182	Autonomous University of Barcelona Spain	12.5	17%	59 : 41
=198	University of Barcelona Spain	15.0	11%	62 : 38
251–300	University of Navarra Spain	14.9	24%	54 : 46
301–350	Autonomous University of Madrid Spain	13.5	14%	61 : 39
401–500	CEU Universities Spain	11.5	19%	63 : 37
401–500	University of Valencia Spain	14.4	12%	59 : 41
501–600	Complutense University of Madrid Spain	20.1	12%	61 : 39
601–800	University of the Balearic Islands Spain	11.8	7%	59 : 41
601–800	University of Deusto Spain	22.6	11%	60 : 40
601–800	European University of Madrid Spain	10.3	31%	47 : 53
601–800	University of Girona Spain	21.1	14%	58 : 42
601–800	University of Granada Spain	15.7	12%	59 : 41
601–800	Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Spain	11.6	26%	62 : 38
601–800	Jaume I University Spain	15.1	9%	58 : 42
601–800	University of La Laguna Spain	12.7	4%	58 : 42
601–800	University of Lleida Spain	14.2	9%	60 : 40
601–800	Miguel Hernández University of Elche Spain	17.0	6%	48 : 52
601–800	Open University of Catalonia Spain	86.2	5%	56 : 44
601–800	Polytechnic University of Catalonia Spain	10.0	13%	27 : 73
601–800	University of Rovira i Virgili Spain	12.3	12%	60 : 40
801–1000	University of Alcalá Spain	14.6	19%	58 : 42
801–1000	University of the Basque Country Spain	15.2	5%	54 : 46
801–1000	Carlos III University of Madrid Spain	11.0	16%	44 : 56
801–1000	University of Córdoba Spain	14.8	9%	56 : 44
801–1000	University of Jaén Spain	17.2	8%	56 : 44
801–1000	University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Spain	17.1	8%	57 : 43
801–1000	University of Oviedo Spain	12.3	3%	54 : 46
801–1000	Pablo de Olavide University Spain	16.2	14%	59 : 41
801–1000	Polytechnic University of Valencia Spain	10.6	15%	39 : 61
801–1000	University of Salamanca Spain	17.5	16%	58 : 42
801–1000	University of Santiago de Compostela Spain	14.9	9%	61 : 39
801–1000	University of Seville Spain	16.8	10%	61 : 39
801–1000	Technical University of Madrid Spain	13.1	15%	32 : 68
801–1000	University of Vigo Spain	15.8	5%	50 : 50
801–1000	University of Zaragoza Spain	9.9	7%	54 : 46
1001+	University of A Coruña Spain	12.4	4%	52 : 48
1001+	University of Alicante Spain	16.1	8%	58 : 42
1001+	University of Almería Spain	17.7	12%	56 : 44
1001+	University of Burgos Spain	13.0	5%	55 : 45
1001+	University of Cadiz Spain	18.7	9%	56 : 44
1001+	Polytechnic University of Cartagena Spain	10.2	9%	27 : 73
1001+	University of Castilla-La Mancha Spain	13.6	7%	56 : 44
1001+	Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) Spain	6.7	10%	56 : 44
1001+	University of León Spain	15.8	16%	52 : 48
1001+	University of Malaga Spain	12.7	9%	55 : 45
1001+	University of Murcia Spain	15.7	8%	62 : 38
1001+	Public University of Navarre Spain	11.7	8%	51 : 49
1001+	University Rey Juan Carlos Spain	23.5	9%	58 : 42
1001+	University of Valladolid Spain	11.9	7%	53 : 47