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29 Best Public Education Universities in Spain

Universidad de Valencia tops our list of 29 Public Education universities in Spain at #430 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) and Universidad de Zaragoza (QS World #544). Across the whole list there are 125 courses to choose from.

29 universities · ranked best first

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2Top pick
UD Universidad de Salamanca logo
QS World #539 #16 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Salamanca

Public University · 7 courses in Education

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
30,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#539 QS World University Rankings 2025
#16 in Spain
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4Ranked
UD Universidad de Navarra logo
#24 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Navarra

Public University · 4 courses in Education

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#24 in Spain · by research impact
3,329,727 citations · h-index 486
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6Ranked
UD Universidad de Valladolid logo
#33 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Valladolid

Public University · 4 courses in Education

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#33 in Spain · by research impact
1,921,993 citations · h-index 328
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7Ranked
UD Universidad de Extremadura logo
#34 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Extremadura

Public University · 8 courses in Education

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—Students
—International
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#34 in Spain · by research impact
1,768,702 citations · h-index 314
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10Ranked
UD Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria logo
#44 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Public University · 4 courses in Education

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#44 in Spain · by research impact
1,142,754 citations · h-index 289
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15Ranked
UI Universitat Internacional de Catalunya logo
#58 in Spain Spain

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Public University · 4 courses in Education

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#58 in Spain · by research impact
288,596 citations · h-index 171
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17Ranked
UC Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU logo
#64 in Spain Spain

Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU

Public University · 4 courses in Education

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
10,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#64 in Spain · by research impact
185,534 citations · h-index 152
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18Ranked
UC Universidad Católica de Valencia logo
#65 in Spain Spain

Universidad Católica de Valencia

Public University · 11 courses in Education

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—Students
—International
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#65 in Spain · by research impact
151,557 citations · h-index 138
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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). 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

29 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Universidad de Valencia, founded in 1502. Universidad de Salamanca is the largest, with 30,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 98 bachelor's, 20 master's, 5 phd / doctorate and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 90% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (85% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Spain for Public Education?

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 Public Education in Spain?

29 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Education course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Education courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Education online with a university in Spain?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Education courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 15, ahead of Universidad Católica de Valencia (11).

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