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25 Best Engineering Universities in Spain

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna leads the 25 Engineering universities in Spain at #392 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430) and Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539). Across the whole list there are 230 courses to choose from.

25 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UP Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna logo
QS World #392 #9 in Spain Spain

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna

Public University · 8 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)
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—International
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#392 QS World University Rankings 2026
#9 in Spain
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2Top pick
UD Universidad de Valencia logo
QS World #430 #12 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Valencia

Public University · 4 courses in Engineering

—Tuition (indicative)
1502Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#430 QS World University Rankings 2026
#12 in Spain
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3Top pick
UD Universidad de Salamanca logo
QS World #539 #16 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Salamanca

Public University · 10 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
30,000Students
—International
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#539 QS World University Rankings 2025
#16 in Spain
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4Ranked
UD Universidad de Zaragoza logo
QS World #544 #17 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Zaragoza

Public University · 15 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)
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#544 QS World University Rankings 2025
#17 in Spain
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5Ranked
UD Universidad de Navarra logo
#24 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Navarra

Public University · 7 courses in Engineering

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#24 in Spain · by research impact
3,329,727 citations · h-index 486
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7Ranked
UD Universidad de Valladolid logo
#33 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Valladolid

Public University · 4 courses in Engineering

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—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#33 in Spain · by research impact
1,921,993 citations · h-index 328
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8Ranked
UD Universidad de Extremadura logo
#34 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Extremadura

Public University · 3 courses in Engineering

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—International
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#34 in Spain · by research impact
1,768,702 citations · h-index 314
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9Ranked
UJ Universitat Jaume I de Castellón logo
#35 in Spain Spain

Universitat Jaume I de Castellón

Public University · 6 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
14,343Students
—International
Admissions open
#35 in Spain · by research impact
1,630,014 citations · h-index 399
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10Ranked
UR Universidad Rey Juan Carlos logo
#39 in Spain Spain

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Public University · 13 courses in Engineering

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#39 in Spain · by research impact
1,458,051 citations · h-index 309
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11Ranked
UM Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche logo
#40 in Spain Spain

Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche

Public University · 7 courses in Engineering

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#40 in Spain · by research impact
1,447,559 citations · h-index 329
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12Ranked
UD Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria logo
#44 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Public University · 10 courses in Engineering

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—Students
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#44 in Spain · by research impact
1,142,754 citations · h-index 289
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13Ranked
UD Universidad de La Rioja logo
#53 in Spain Spain

Universidad de La Rioja

Public University · 4 courses in Engineering

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#53 in Spain · by research impact
491,930 citations · h-index 198
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17Ranked
UF Universidad Francisco de Vitoria logo
#66 in Spain Spain

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Public University · 6 courses in Engineering

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#66 in Spain · by research impact
125,669 citations · h-index 126
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19Ranked
US Universidad San Jorge logo
#70 in Spain Spain

Universidad San Jorge

Public University · 5 courses in Engineering

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—International
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#70 in Spain · by research impact
59,355 citations · h-index 98
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22Ranked
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Bircham International University

Public University · 93 courses in Engineering

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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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23Ranked
UC Universidad CEU Fernando III logo
Spain

Universidad CEU Fernando III

Public University · 5 courses in Engineering

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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Engineering at other levels

Bachelor's Engineering

By university type

Public Engineering universities

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How these universities are ranked

4 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). 3 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

25 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Universidad de Valencia, founded in 1502. Universidad Europea de Madrid is the largest, with 130,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 166 bachelor's, 32 master's and 31 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 9 to 12 months. 99% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 93 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Engineering in Spain?

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna (QS World #392), Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430) and Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Engineering in Spain?

25 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in Spain?

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

When do Engineering courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Engineering online with a university in Spain?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 93, ahead of Universidad de Zaragoza (15).

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