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18 Best Life Sciences Universities in Spain

Universidad de Valencia tops our list of 18 Life Sciences universities in Spain at #430 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) and Universidad de Zaragoza (QS World #544). Across the whole list there are 70 courses to choose from.

18 universities · ranked best first

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15Ranked
UC Universidad Católica de Valencia logo
#65 in Spain Spain

Universidad Católica de Valencia

Public University · 5 courses in Life Sciences

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#65 in Spain · by research impact
151,557 citations · h-index 138
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18Ranked
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#80 in Spain Spain

Bircham International University

Public University · 36 courses in Life Sciences

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#80 in Spain · by research impact
1,623 citations · h-index 12
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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #430 (Universidad de Valencia) 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).

Public, private and where they are

18 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 46 bachelor's, 12 master's and 12 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and Average Duration: 24 months.. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (89% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 36 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Life Sciences in Spain?

Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430), Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) and Universidad de Zaragoza (QS World #544) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Life Sciences in Spain?

18 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Average Duration: 24 months. the next most common.

When do Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences online with a university in Spain?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 36, ahead of Universidad Católica de Valencia (5).

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