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23 Best Media & Communication Universities in Spain

Of the 23 Media & Communication universities in Spain, Universidad de Valencia ranks highest at #430 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) and Universidad de Zaragoza (QS World #544). The universities on this list offer 88 matching courses between them.

23 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UD Universidad de Valencia logo
QS World #430 #12 in Spain Spain
#430 QS World University Rankings 2026
#12 in Spain
4Ranked
UD Universidad de Navarra logo
#24 in Spain Spain
#24 in Spain · by research impact
3,329,727 citations · h-index 486
7Ranked
UD Universidad de Extremadura logo
#34 in Spain Spain
#34 in Spain · by research impact
1,768,702 citations · h-index 314
16Ranked
UF Universidad Francisco de Vitoria logo
#66 in Spain Spain
#66 in Spain · by research impact
125,669 citations · h-index 126
17Ranked
US Universidad San Jorge logo
#70 in Spain Spain
#70 in Spain · by research impact
59,355 citations · h-index 98
21Ranked
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain
#80 in Spain · by research impact
1,623 citations · h-index 12

Media & Communication at other levels

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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Universidad de Valencia has the largest research record in this group, with 11,752,084 citations and an h-index of 807. 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

The split is 23 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Universidad de Valencia, founded in 1502. Universidad de Salamanca is the largest, with 30,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 68 bachelor's, 11 master's and 9 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 9 to 12 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 24 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Spain for Media & Communication?

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 Media & Communication in Spain?

23 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in Spain?

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

When do Media & Communication courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 24, ahead of Universidad Europea del Atlántico (6).

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