36 best universities in Spain in 2026
Ranking based on the average of the three main global rankings: Shanghai (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS.
University of Barcelona
Average rank: #172
No. 25University of Castile-La Mancha
Public Castile-La Mancha university, recognized in sciences, engineering, and humanities.
No. 26Jaume I University
Public Valencian university, recognized in computer science, law, and tourism.
No. 27University of Extremadura
Public Extremadura university, recognized in engineering, agronomy, and social sciences.
No. 28University of Cadiz
Public Andalusian coastal university, strong in marine sciences, engineering, health, and tourism.
No. 29University of Cordoba
Public Andalusian university, recognized in agronomy, health, and humanities.
No. 30University of Jaén
Public Andalusian university, recognized in engineering, geology, and health sciences.
No. 31University of Alicante
Public Valencian university, recognized in computer science, health, and sciences.
No. 32University of Valladolid
Historic public Castilian university, strong in humanities, law, engineering, and health.
No. 33University of Girona
Public Catalan university, recognized in tourism, computer science, and health sciences.
No. 34University of León
Public Castilian university, recognized in sports sciences, health, and mining engineering.
No. 35King Juan Carlos University
Modern public Madrid university, recognized in health, sciences, and communication.
No. 36University of Almería
Public Andalusian university, recognized in agronomy, renewable energies, and computer science.