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23 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in Spain

Of the 23 Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Spain, Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna ranks highest at #392 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430) and IE University (QS World #438). The universities on this list offer 62 matching courses between them.

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3Top pick
IE IE University logo
QS World #438 #13 in Spain Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

IE University

Private University · 4 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

EUR 19,500 – EUR 26,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1973Founded
8,000Students
6,000International
Admissions open
#438 QS World University Rankings 2026
#13 in Spain
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19Ranked
US Universidad San Jorge logo
#70 in Spain Spain

Universidad San Jorge

Public University · 4 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#70 in Spain · by research impact
59,355 citations · h-index 98
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21Ranked
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Bircham International University

Public University · 15 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

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—Tuition (indicative)
1992Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#80 in Spain · by research impact
1,623 citations · h-index 12
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22Ranked
FU Florida Universitaria logo
Spain

Florida Universitaria

Public University · 3 courses in Arts, Design & Architecture

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #392 (Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna) to #544 (Universidad de Zaragoza); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universidad de Valencia is cited most (11,752,084 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

22 are public and 1 private (96% public). By location, Community of Madrid (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Universidad de Valencia, founded in 1502. Universidad Europea de Madrid is the largest, with 130,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 42 bachelor's, 12 master's, 7 phd / doctorate and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.. 98% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Arts, Design & Architecture in Spain?

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna (QS World #392), Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430) and IE University (QS World #438) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Arts, Design & Architecture in Spain?

22 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months. the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 15, ahead of Universidad San Jorge (4).

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