42 Best universities for Architecture in Spain

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Spain ranked based on their research performance in Architecture. A graph of 139K citations received by 11.2K academic papers made by 42 universities in Spain was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. Technical University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Architecture

#4 in Europe

#13 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

2. Technical University of Madrid

For Architecture

#15 in Europe

#38 in the World

Founded: 1971

3. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Architecture

#21 in Europe

#53 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 28,450
Founded: 1968

4. Carlos III University, Madrid

For Architecture

#41 in Europe

#116 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

5. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Architecture

#43 in Europe

#118 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

6. University of Malaga

For Architecture

#71 in Europe

#176 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Enrollment: 36,054
Founded: 1972

7. Complutense University of Madrid

For Architecture

#93 in Europe

#215 in the World

Founded: 1508

8. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Architecture

#109 in Europe

#244 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

9. University of the Basque Country

For Architecture

#114 in Europe

#254 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

10. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Architecture

#119 in Europe

#264 in the World

Founded: 1218

11. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Architecture

#126 in Europe

#278 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

12. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Architecture

#133 in Europe

#291 in the World

Enrollment: 56,842
Founded: 1531

13. University of Murcia

For Architecture

#144 in Europe

#313 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

14. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Architecture

#149 in Europe

#325 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

15. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Architecture

#162 in Europe

#360 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

16. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Architecture

#175 in Europe

#380 in the World

Enrollment: 17,304
Founded: 1989

17. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Architecture

#177 in Europe

#383 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Enrollment: 28,067
Founded: 1499

18. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Architecture

#179 in Europe

#391 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

19. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Architecture

#213 in Europe

#467 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

20. University of Vigo

For Architecture

#227 in Europe

#512 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

21. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Architecture

#230 in Europe

#517 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

22. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Architecture

#234 in Europe

#524 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

23. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Architecture

#255 in Europe

#557 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

24. University of Oviedo

For Architecture

#269 in Europe

#600 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

25. University of Deusto

For Architecture

#281 in Europe

#629 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Founded: 1886

26. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Architecture

#283 in Europe

#634 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

27. Polytechnic University of Cartagena

Spain | Cartagena

For Architecture

#295 in Europe

#667 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1998

28. Autonomous University of Madrid

For Architecture

#316 in Europe

#733 in the World

Founded: 1968

29. University Ramon Llull

Spain | Barcelona

For Architecture

#319 in Europe

#739 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 21,253

30. University of Girona

For Architecture

#321 in Europe

#745 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

31. University of Barcelona

Spain | Barcelona

For Architecture

#339 in Europe

#787 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Enrollment: 64,236

32. University of Cadiz

For Architecture

#346 in Europe

#812 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Enrollment: 22,500
Founded: 1979

33. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Architecture

#348 in Europe

#819 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

34. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Architecture

#353 in Europe

#834 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 41%
Enrollment: 13,835
Founded: 1952

35. University of the Balearic Islands

Spain | Palma de Mallorca

For Architecture

#354 in Europe

#836 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,359
Founded: 1978

36. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Architecture

#390 in Europe

#932 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

37. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Architecture

#391 in Europe

#933 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 24,095
Founded: 1495

38. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Architecture

#398 in Europe

#951 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

39. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Architecture

#407 in Europe

#984 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

40. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Architecture

#422 in Europe

#1030 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

41. University of Jaen

For Architecture

#504 in Europe

#1293 in the World

Founded: 1993

42. International University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Architecture

#518 in Europe

#1368 in the World

Enrollment: 4,323

The best cities to study Architecture in Spain based on the number of universities and their ranks are Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Getafe.