Global Universities Directory

Moscow State University (MSU), officially M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, is a public research university in Moscow, Russia. The university includes 15 research institutes, 43 faculties, more than 300 departments, and six branches. Alumni of the university include past leaders of the Soviet Union and other governments. As of 2019, 13 Nobel laureates, 6 Fields Medal winners, and 1 Turing Award winner were affiliated with the university.

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.

Vilnius University (VU) is the oldest university in the Baltic states and one of the oldest in Northern Europe. Founded in 1579, it is the leading research institution in Lithuania.

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 Szeged (SZTE) is one of Hungary's premier research universities. Located in southern Hungary, it has a rich history and boasts Nobel laureate Albert Szent-Györgyi among its former faculty.

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 Debrecen is a government-supported research university in Debrecen, Hungary, featuring one of the largest international student populations in Central Europe.

Eötvös Loránd University is a public research university based in Budapest, Hungary. Founded in 1635, it is the longest continuously operating university in the country.

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is the most prestigious technical university in Hungary and one of the oldest institutes of technology in the world, founded in 1782.

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is a leading public research university in Kaunas, Lithuania, renowned for its strong STEM programs and close integration with technology enterprises.

The University of Bucharest (UB) is a public research university in Bucharest, Romania. It was founded in its current form on 4 July 1864 by a decree of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza to convert the former Princely Academy into the current University of Bucharest, making it one of the oldest Romanian universities. It is one of the five members of the Universitaria Consortium.

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 University of Pécs is Hungary's oldest university, founded in 1367. It offers a wide variety of English-medium programs and has established research centers in clinical medicine and humanities.

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (branded as VILNIUS TECH) is a leading public technical university in Vilnius, specializing in engineering, architecture, and technology.

Corvinus University of Budapest is a leading research university in Hungary, specializing in business administration, economics, and social sciences. It is highly prestigious in Central Europe.

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is a public university in Kaunas, Lithuania, founded on a liberal arts model, offering multidisciplinary education and strong research programs.

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