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18 Best Languages & Linguistics Universities in Spain

Universidad de Valencia leads the 18 Languages & Linguistics universities in Spain at #430 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universidad de Salamanca (QS World #539) and Universidad de Zaragoza (QS World #544) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 72 courses to choose from.

18 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UD Universidad de Valencia logo
QS World #430 #12 in Spain Spain
#430 QS World University Rankings 2026
#12 in Spain
9Ranked
UD Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria logo
#44 in Spain Spain
#44 in Spain · by research impact
1,142,754 citations · h-index 289
18Ranked
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain
#80 in Spain · by research impact
1,623 citations · h-index 12

Languages & Linguistics at other levels

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. 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 18 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Universidad de Valencia, founded in 1502. Universidad de Salamanca is the largest, with 30,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 61 bachelor's, 6 master's and 5 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 9 to 12 months. 94% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% 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 Languages & Linguistics?

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 Languages & Linguistics in Spain?

18 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in Spain?

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

When do Languages & Linguistics courses start in Spain?

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

Can I study Languages & Linguistics online with a university in Spain?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 15, ahead of Universidad de Salamanca (13).

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