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All universities in Spain Public universities97
Business & Management40 Computer Science & IT32 Social Sciences & Psychology31 Medicine & Health Sciences30 Education30 Law29 Engineering25 Economics & Public Policy24 Sports & Recreation24 Arts, Design & Architecture23 Media & Communication23 Science22 Languages & Linguistics18 Life Sciences18 Professional Accounting & Finance17 Agriculture & Environment16 Hospitality & Tourism12 Built Environment11
Bachelor's universities38 Master's universities19 PhD universities8 Bachelor's programs1,419 Master's programs570 PhD programs306 Professional programs32 Bachelor's Business & Management33 Master's Business & Management16 Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology30 Master's Education8 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT29 Master's Professional Accounting & Finance8 Bachelor's Law28 Master's Computer Science & IT8
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49 Best Sports & Recreation Programs in Spain

Across Spain, 24 universities offer 49 Sports & Recreation programs; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna, Universidad de Valencia and Universidad de Murcia.

25Bachelor's Degree
UC Universidad Católica de Valencia logo
#65 in Spain Spain

Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte

Universidad Católica de Valencia — El grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte se centra en el estudio de los aspectos científicos y técnicos relacionados con el movimiento humano y el deporte...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
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30Bachelor's Degree
UA Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio logo
#71 in Spain Spain

Grado Online en Gestión Deportiva

Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio — El Grado Online en Gestión Deportiva de la Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio está diseñado para proporcionar a los estudiantes una comprensión integral del sector deportivo....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
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31Bachelor's Degree
UE Universidad Europea del Atlántico logo
#72 in Spain Spain

Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte

Universidad Europea del Atlántico — La licenciatura en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte en la Iniciativa Universidad del Atlántico ofrece a los estudiantes una comprensión profunda de los princ...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
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32Bachelor's Degree
UE Universidad Europea del Atlántico logo
#72 in Spain Spain

Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte

Universidad Europea del Atlántico — El Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte de la Universidad Europea del Atlántico está diseñado para formar profesionales con una sólida base teórica y pr...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
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33Bachelor's Degree
UI Universidad Internacional de Valencia logo
#75 in Spain Spain

Grado en Gestión Logística y Transporte

Universidad Internacional de Valencia — El Grado en Gestión Logística y Transporte en la Universidad Internacional de Valencia se centra en el estudio exhaustivo de las técnicas y estrategias necesarias para ge...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
240 ECTSDuration
OnlineMode
Oct. 2026Intake
Sports & Recreation
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35Master's Degree
UI Universidad Internacional Isabel I logo
#76 in Spain Spain

Dirección y Gestión Deportiva

Universidad Internacional Isabel I — El Máster en Dirección y Gestión Deportiva de la Universidad Internacional Isabel I está diseñado para quienes buscan profundizar en el ámbito de la gestión deportiva. Es...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
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37Master's Degree
UI Universidad Internacional Isabel I logo
#76 in Spain Spain

Rendimiento Deportivo

Universidad Internacional Isabel I — El máster en Rendimiento Deportivo de la Universidad Internacional Isabel I ofrece una profunda comprensión de los principios que rigen el alto rendimiento en el deporte....

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Sports & Recreation
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38Bachelor's Degree
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Bachelor S Degree Coaching Leadership

Bircham International University — This Bachelor’s Degree in Coaching & Leadership is offered by Bircham International University through distance learning. The program focuses on coaching for leaders and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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39Bachelor's Degree
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Bachelor S Degree Kinesiology

Bircham International University — The Bachelor’s Degree Kinesiology is a distance learning bachelor’s in Kinesiology. Kinesiology focuses on physical activity, movement, and exercise, aiming to promote ov...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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40Bachelor's Degree
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Bachelor S Degree Sports Science

Bircham International University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science is an online distance learning program at Bircham International University. Students study how the healthy human body works during...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Duration ranges from 1 to 3 years.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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41Bachelor's Degree
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Bachelor S Degree Sports Training

Bircham International University — Bircham International University offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Training via distance learning. The course covers training techniques designed to support maximum sp...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
1 to 3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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42PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Coaching Leadership

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Coaching & Leadership via distance learning is part of the Faculty of Psychology. It focuses on guidance for coaching leaders, including core p...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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43PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Kinesiology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Kinesiology via distance learning is part of Bircham International University’s Doctor Ph.D. programs in Natural Health Science. The program fo...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 months (average duration).Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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44PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Sports Science

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Sports Science via distance learning studies how the healthy human body works during exercise, and how sport and physical activity promote hea...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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45PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Sports Training

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Sports Training via distance learning focuses on training techniques aimed at maximum speed, strength, endurance, and flexibility. It also cove...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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46Master's Degree
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Coaching Leadership

Bircham International University — Bircham International University offers a Master’s Degree in Coaching & Leadership through distance learning. The program focuses on helping managers develop skills and s...

Master's DegreeLevel
9 to 12 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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47Master's Degree
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Kinesiology

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree in Kinesiology at Bircham International University examines the neuropsychological study of movement. It integrates central and peripheral nervous sys...

Master's DegreeLevel
Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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48Master's Degree
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Master S Degree Sports Science

Bircham International University — The Master’s Degree in Sports Science at Bircham International University studies how the healthy human body works during exercise and how sport and physical activity sup...

Master's DegreeLevel
9 to 12 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Sports & Recreation
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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #392 (Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna) to #430 (Universidad de Valencia); 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".

What the courses look like

By level: 33 bachelor's, 10 master's, 4 phd / doctorate and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 88% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Spain for Sports & Recreation?

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna (QS World #392), Universidad de Valencia (QS World #430) and Universidad de Murcia (#25 in Spain) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Sports & Recreation course take in Spain?

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

When do Sports & Recreation courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Sports & Recreation online with a university in Spain?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Sports & Recreation courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 12, ahead of Florida Universitaria (5).

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