Global Universities Directory

The Sapienza University of Rome, also known as La Sapienza, is a public research university located in Rome, Italy. It was founded in 1303 and is one of the world's oldest universities. With over 110,000 students, it is also the largest university in Europe. Due to its size, funding, and numerous laboratories and libraries, Sapienza is a global major education and research centre. The university is located mainly in the Città Universitaria, which covers 44 ha near the Campo Verano cemetery, with different campuses, libraries and laboratories in various locations in Rome.

The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) is a public university located in Cerdanyola del Vallès, near Barcelona, known for its high-quality research, campus environment, and academic reputation.

The University of Bologna is a public research university in Bologna, Italy. It is the oldest university in continuous operation in the world, and the first degree-awarding institution of higher learning. Teaching began around 1088, with the university becoming organised as universitas scholarium or guilds of students by the late 12th century. The university's emblem carries the motto Alma Mater Studiorum and the date A.D. 1088. With over 90,000 students, the University of Bologna is one of the largest universities in Europe.

The University of Barcelona, formerly also known as Central University of Barcelona is a public research university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was established in 1450. With 76,000 students, it is one of the biggest universities in Spain and has also been ranked 1st in the country in most of the 2025 rankings.

The Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) is one of the oldest public research universities in the world and one of Spain's largest. It has played a central role in the political and intellectual life of Spain.

The Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) is a prestigious public university in Spain, recognized for its research programs, notably in physics and mathematics, and its collaboration with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

The University of Porto (U.Porto) is a prestigious public research university in Porto, Portugal. It is the second-largest university in Portugal by number of students and has a high research output.

Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) is a public university in Barcelona, Spain. It is highly ranked for its research, notably in economics, business, and social sciences, and has an internationalized campus.

The University of Coimbra (UC) is a public university in Coimbra, Portugal. Established in 1290, it is one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), branded as BarcelonaTech, is the largest engineering university in Catalonia, Spain, specializing in STEM subjects, architecture, and technology.

NOVA University Lisbon (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa) is a public university founded in 1973. It is highly ranked for its business school (NOVA SBE) and its innovative, multidisciplinary approach to higher education.

The University of Aveiro (Universidade de Aveiro) is a public university in Portugal, created in 1973. It is a pioneer in telecommunications and engineering education and research.

The University of Valencia (UV) is one of the oldest surviving universities in Spain, founded in 1499. It is a leading public research university with historical prestige and extensive international mobility.

The University of Minho (Universidade do Minho) is a public research university in northern Portugal, founded in 1973. It is renowned for its modern scientific labs and industrial partnerships.

The University of Malta (UoM) is the highest educational institution in Malta. It is a public university offering comprehensive English-taught degrees with a historic academic heritage dating back to 1592.

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is Malta's leading vocational education and training institution, offering professional applied degree programs.

The American University of Malta (AUM) is a private, liberal arts university designed to deliver American-style higher education in a Mediterranean setting.