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11 Best Built Environment Universities in Spain

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna leads the 11 Built Environment universities in Spain at #392 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. IE University (QS World #438) and Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 23 courses to choose from.

11 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 · 3 courses in Built Environment

EUR 19,500 – EUR 26,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1973Founded
8,000Students
6,000International
Admissions open
#438 QS World University Rankings 2026
#13 in Spain
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3Top pick
UD Universidad de Salamanca logo
QS World #539 #16 in Spain Spain

Universidad de Salamanca

Public University · 4 courses in Built Environment

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
30,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#539 QS World University Rankings 2025
#16 in Spain
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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #392 (Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna) to #539 (Universidad de Salamanca); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna is cited most (5,228,329 citations).

Public, private and where they are

10 are public and 1 private (91% public). By location, Community of Madrid (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is IE University, founded in 1973. Universidad de Salamanca is the largest, with 30,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 18 bachelor's, 4 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Universidad de Salamanca offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Spain for Built Environment?

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna (QS World #392), IE University (QS World #438) 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 Built Environment in Spain?

10 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Built Environment course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months. the next most common.

When do Built Environment courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Built Environment courses in Spain?

Universidad de Salamanca, with 4, ahead of Universidad Politécnica de Cataluna (3).

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