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29 Best Public Law Universities in Spain

Universidad de Valencia leads the 29 Public Law 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). The universities on this list offer 79 matching courses between them.

29 universities · ranked best first

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By university type

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 Europea de Madrid is the largest, with 130,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 63 bachelor's, 12 master's and 4 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 89% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (91% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Law 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 Public Law in Spain?

29 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Law course take in Spain?

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

When do Public Law 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 Public Law online with a university in Spain?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Law courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 9, ahead of Universidad Católica de Valencia (6).

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