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24 Best Sports & Recreation Universities in Spain

Of the 24 Sports & Recreation 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 Murcia (#25 in Spain). Across the whole list there are 49 courses to choose from.

24 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
13Ranked
UC Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU logo
#64 in Spain Spain

Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU

Public University · 3 courses in Sports & Recreation

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
10,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#64 in Spain · by research impact
185,534 citations · h-index 152
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14Ranked
UC Universidad Católica de Valencia logo
#65 in Spain Spain

Universidad Católica de Valencia

Public University · 3 courses in Sports & Recreation

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#65 in Spain · by research impact
151,557 citations · h-index 138
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20Ranked
UI Universidad Internacional Isabel I logo
#76 in Spain Spain

Universidad Internacional Isabel I

Public University · 4 courses in Sports & Recreation

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#76 in Spain · by research impact
23,382 citations · h-index 64
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21Ranked
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Bircham International University

Public University · 12 courses in Sports & Recreation

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—Tuition (indicative)
1992Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#80 in Spain · by research impact
1,623 citations · h-index 12
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22Ranked
UC Universidad CEU Fernando III logo
Spain

Universidad CEU Fernando III

Public University · 3 courses in Sports & Recreation

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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23Ranked
FU Florida Universitaria logo
Spain

Florida Universitaria

Public University · 5 courses in Sports & Recreation

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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Sports & Recreation at other levels

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How these universities 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. 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. 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

The split is 24 public to 0 private institutions. 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: 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 many public universities offer Sports & Recreation in Spain?

24 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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