Global Universities Directory

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 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).

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

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.