66 cheapest universities in Spain in 2026
The most affordable universities in Spain, ranked by minimum bachelor fees. Ideal for optimising your study budget.
Lowest fee
900 EUR/yr
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66 universities ranked by increasing fees
No. 25University of Lleida
Public Catalan university, recognized in agro-food, health, law, and engineering.
No. 26Autonomous University of Madrid
Prestigious public Madrid university, research leader in sciences.
No. 27University of Cantabria
Public northern Spanish university, recognized in engineering, sciences, and health.
No. 28Complutense University of Madrid
Spain’s largest university, prestigious in research, sciences, and humanities.
No. 29King Juan Carlos University
Modern public Madrid university, recognized in health, sciences, and communication.
No. 30Public University of Navarre
Public Navarre university, recognized in engineering, sciences, and health.
No. 31University of Alcalá
Historic public university founded in 1499, UNESCO World Heritage site.
No. 32Pompeu Fabra University
Public Barcelona university, ranked among Spain’s and Europe’s best.
No. 33University of Alicante
Public Valencian university, recognized in computer science, health, and sciences.
No. 34University of Girona
Public Catalan university, recognized in tourism, computer science, and health sciences.
No. 35Jaume I University
Public Valencian university, recognized in computer science, law, and tourism.
No. 36Autonomous University of Barcelona
Major public Catalan university, research leader, globally ranked.
No. 37University of Barcelona
Largest public Catalan university, national leader in research and rankings.
No. 38Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Major public Catalan university of engineering and architecture, leader in technology.
No. 39University of Valencia
Major public Valencian university, leader in research, sciences, and humanities.
No. 40University of the Basque Country
Major public Basque university, research leader in sciences, engineering, and medicine.
No. 41University of Zaragoza
Historic public Aragonese university, recognized for research in sciences, engineering, and medicine.
No. 42Madrid Distance University
Private Spanish online university, flexible and focused on professional training.
No. 43Isabel I University
Private Spanish online university, specializing in distance learning and multimedia.
No. 44Polytechnic University of Valencia
Public Spanish polytechnic university, leader in engineering, technology, and innovation in Valencia.
No. 45University of Vigo
Public Galician university recognized for research in sciences, engineering, and marine technologies.
No. 46Miguel de Cervantes European University
Private Valladolid university offering programs in social sciences and health.
No. 47Alfonso X El Sabio University
Private Madrid university, Spain’s first authorized private university in 1993.
No. 48International University of La Rioja
Private Spanish online university, leader in distance learning with a multidisciplinary offer.