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 listedUniversity of Granada
#333Public35 35 programs· Major public Andalusian university, research leader, ranked among Spain’s best.
University of Huelva
Public28 28 programs· Young public Andalusian university, focused on environmental and industrial research.
University of Jaén
#950Public31 31 programs· Public Andalusian university, recognized in engineering, geology, and health sciences.
University of A Coruña
Public32 32 programs· Public Galician university, recognized in marine sciences, computer science, and health.
University of La Laguna
#750Public31 31 programs· Historic public Canary Islands university, recognized in astrophysics, sciences, and health.
University of La Rioja
Public15 15 programs· Public Logroño university, recognized for oenology, law, and computer science programs.
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Public26 26 programs· Public Canary Islands university, leader in marine sciences, telecommunications, and tourism.
University of León
#1000Public24 24 programs· Public Castilian university, recognized in sports sciences, health, and mining engineering.
University of Lleida
Public22 22 programs· Public Catalan university, recognized in agro-food, health, law, and engineering.
University of Malaga
#554Public36 36 programs· Dynamic public Andalusian university, recognized in computer science, telecommunications, and sciences.
University of Murcia
#700Public27 27 programs· Public Andalusian university founded in 1272, renowned for research in sciences, health, and technology.
University of Santiago de Compostela
#567Public34 34 programs· Historic public Galician university, recognized for research in sciences and humanities.
University of Salamanca
#725Public38 38 programs· Spain’s oldest university (1218), prestigious in humanities, law, and health.
University of Zaragoza
#771Public24 24 programs· Historic public Aragonese university, recognized for research in sciences, engineering, and medicine.
University of Seville
#517Public37 37 programs· Historic public Andalusian university, leader in sciences, engineering, and humanities.
University of Valencia
#384Public37 37 programs· Major public Valencian university, leader in research, sciences, and humanities.
University of Valladolid
#975Public22 22 programs· Historic public Castilian university, strong in humanities, law, engineering, and health.
University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
Private16 16 programs· Private Catalan university recognized for health, social sciences, and education programs.
University of Vigo
#813Public19 19 programs· Public Galician university recognized for research in sciences, engineering, and marine technologies.
University of the Balearic Islands
Public25 25 programs· Public Balearic university, recognized in tourism, marine sciences, and technology.
University of the Basque Country
#484Public40 40 programs· Major public Basque university, research leader in sciences, engineering, and medicine.
European University of Canarias
Private15 15 programs· Private Canary Islands university, part of Universidades Europeas group, oriented towards innovation and employability.
European University of the Atlantic
Private15 15 programs· Private Cantabria university, recognized for health, social sciences, and technology programs.
European University of Madrid
Private20 20 programs· Private Madrid university, member of Universidades Europeas group, leader in innovation and employability.