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17 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in Spain

Of the 17 Professional Accounting & Finance universities in Spain, Universidad de Valencia ranks highest at #430 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come IE University (QS World #438) and Universidad de Zaragoza (QS World #544). Across the whole list there are 38 courses to choose from.

17 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
IE IE University logo
QS World #438 #13 in Spain Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

IE University

Private University · 1 course in Professional Accounting & Finance

EUR 19,500 – EUR 26,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1973Founded
8,000Students
6,000International
Admissions open
#438 QS World University Rankings 2026
#13 in Spain
15Ranked
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain
#80 in Spain · by research impact
1,623 citations · h-index 12

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). 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

16 are public and 1 private (94% 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. Universitat Jaume I de Castellón is the largest, with 14,343 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 18 master's, 14 bachelor's and 5 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1 year. 97% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (91% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% 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 Professional Accounting & Finance in Spain?

Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430), IE University (QS World #438) 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 Professional Accounting & Finance in Spain?

16 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 91% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Professional Accounting & Finance online with a university in Spain?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 15, ahead of Global Business School Barcelona (6).

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