Spain — university guide
The 68 universities in Spain in 2026
An informative guide to the 68 higher education institutions in Spain: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
68
Universities
47
Public
21
Private
#172
Best ranking
University of Barcelona
900 EUR
Min bachelor fee
63
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Spain
Based on the 66 universities in Spain that published their fees.
Min900 EURMax25,000 EUR
Universities in Spain: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
47
Public universities
The public institutions in Spain
47universities
21
Private universities
The private institutions in Spain
21universities
36
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
36universities
66
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
66universities
68
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
68universities
63
Programs
Fields offered in Spain
63programs
List of universities in Spain in 2026
68 universities listedSuperior School of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage of Catalonia
Public5 5 programs· Public Catalan school specializing in conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
EU Business School
Private10 10 programs· International private business school offering management programs across multiple campuses.
Madrid Distance University
Private18 18 programs· Private Spanish online university, flexible and focused on professional training.
Abat Oliba CEU University
Private15 15 programs· Private Barcelona university specializing in social sciences, law, and communication.
Alfonso X El Sabio University
Private30 30 programs· Private Madrid university, Spain’s first authorized private university in 1993.
Autonomous University of Barcelona
#223Public49 49 programs· Major public Catalan university, research leader, globally ranked.
Autonomous University of Madrid
#293Public41 41 programs· Prestigious public Madrid university, research leader in sciences.
Camilo José Cela University
Private16 16 programs· Innovative private Madrid university, focused on skills in social sciences and health.
University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
Private14 14 programs· Private Catalan university recognized for health, social sciences, and education programs.
Charles III University of Madrid
#458Public28 28 programs· Public Madrid university, recognized in law, economics, and engineering with an international focus.
Complutense University of Madrid
#300Public52 52 programs· Spain’s largest university, prestigious in research, sciences, and humanities.
University of Alcalá
#778Public45 45 programs· Historic public university founded in 1499, UNESCO World Heritage site.
University of Alicante
#951Public37 37 programs· Public Valencian university, recognized in computer science, health, and sciences.
University of Almería
#1201Public35 35 programs· Public Andalusian university, recognized in agronomy, renewable energies, and computer science.
University of Extremadura
#900Public32 32 programs· Public Extremadura university, recognized in engineering, agronomy, and social sciences.
University of Oviedo
#825Public28 28 programs· Historic public Asturian university, strong in sciences, engineering, and health.
University of Barcelona
#172Public50 50 programs· Largest public Catalan university, national leader in research and rankings.
University of Burgos
Public26 26 programs· Public Castilian university, recognized in engineering, health, and social sciences.
University of Cadiz
#950Public24 24 programs· Public Andalusian coastal university, strong in marine sciences, engineering, health, and tourism.
University of Cantabria
Public29 29 programs· Public northern Spanish university, recognized in engineering, sciences, and health.
University of Castile-La Mancha
#851Public38 38 programs· Public Castile-La Mancha university, recognized in sciences, engineering, and humanities.
University of Cordoba
#950Public28 28 programs· Public Andalusian university, recognized in agronomy, health, and humanities.
Francisco de Vitoria University
Private20 20 programs· Private Madrid university focused on integral training in humanities and social sciences.
University of Girona
#975Public25 25 programs· Public Catalan university, recognized in tourism, computer science, and health sciences.