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 listedEuropean University of Valencia
Private16 16 programs· Private Valencian university, member of Laureate group, focused on international employability.
Miguel de Cervantes European University
Private12 12 programs· Private Valladolid university offering programs in social sciences and health.
Fernando Pessoa University - Canary Islands
Private11 11 programs· Private Canary Islands university offering programs in social sciences and health.
IE University
Private17 17 programs· Private international Madrid university, leader in management, law, and international relations.
International University of Andalusia
Public14 14 programs· Public Andalusian university specializing in postgraduate training and advanced research.
International University of La Rioja
Private15 15 programs· Private Spanish online university, leader in distance learning with a multidisciplinary offer.
Valencia International University
Private18 18 programs· Private Valencian online university dedicated to flexible and accessible digital training.
Isabel I University
Private13 13 programs· Private Spanish online university, specializing in distance learning and multimedia.
Jaume I University
#867Public32 32 programs· Public Valencian university, recognized in computer science, law, and tourism.
Mondragon University
Private15 15 programs· Private Basque cooperative university, recognized in engineering, business, and education.
Nebrija University
Private19 19 programs· Private Madrid university, recognized in languages, communication, tourism, and applied sciences.
Pablo de Olavide University
Public19 19 programs· Modern public Andalusian university, focused on social sciences and the environment.
Polytechnic University of Cartagena
Public17 17 programs· Public Murcian university, specializing in engineering, architecture, and technology.
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
#555Public22 22 programs· Major public Catalan university of engineering and architecture, leader in technology.
Polytechnic University of Madrid
#684Public19 19 programs· Major public Spanish university, leader in engineering, technology, and applied research.
Polytechnic University of Valencia
#511Public17 17 programs· Public Spanish polytechnic university, leader in engineering, technology, and innovation in Valencia.
Pompeu Fabra University
#252Public24 24 programs· Public Barcelona university, ranked among Spain’s and Europe’s best.
Public University of Navarre
#350Public34 34 programs· Public Navarre university, recognized in engineering, sciences, and health.
Ramon Llull University
#474Private16 16 programs· Private Catalan university recognized for management, engineering, communication, and design.
King Juan Carlos University
#1034Public40 40 programs· Modern public Madrid university, recognized in health, sciences, and communication.