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22 Best Public Science Universities in Spain

Of the 22 Public Science universities in Spain, Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna ranks highest at #392 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430) and Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539). The universities on this list offer 74 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #392 (Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna) 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 22 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: 56 bachelor's, 9 master's and 9 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.. 96% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (92% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 24 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Science in Spain?

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna (QS World #392), Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430) and Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Science in Spain?

22 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Science course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years. the next most common.

When do Public Science courses start in Spain?

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

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

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Science courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 24, ahead of Universidad de Zaragoza (6).

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