69 Best universities for Computer Science in Spain

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Spain ranked based on their research performance in Computer Science. A graph of 14.3M citations received by 705K academic papers made by 69 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.

1. Technical University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Computer Science

#47 in Europe

#168 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

2. University of Barcelona

Spain | Barcelona

For Computer Science

#65 in Europe

#217 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Enrollment: 64,236
Male:Female: 86:14

3. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Computer Science

#88 in Europe

#274 in the World

Founded: 1531

4. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Computer Science

#96 in Europe

#288 in the World

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

5. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Computer Science

#106 in Europe

#309 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

6. Complutense University of Madrid

For Computer Science

#117 in Europe

#325 in the World

Enrollment: 71,806
Founded: 1508

7. Technical University of Madrid

For Computer Science

#126 in Europe

#337 in the World

Founded: 1971

8. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Computer Science

#136 in Europe

#358 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

9. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Computer Science

#139 in Europe

#361 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

10. Autonomous University of Madrid

For Computer Science

#141 in Europe

#366 in the World

Founded: 1968

11. University of the Basque Country

For Computer Science

#158 in Europe

#408 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

12. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Computer Science

#167 in Europe

#432 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

13. Carlos III University, Madrid

For Computer Science

#183 in Europe

#476 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

14. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Computer Science

#188 in Europe

#491 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

15. University of Malaga

For Computer Science

#204 in Europe

#528 in the World

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

16. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Computer Science

#218 in Europe

#558 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1495

17. University of Vigo

For Computer Science

#222 in Europe

#567 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

18. University of Oviedo

For Computer Science

#233 in Europe

#599 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

19. University of Murcia

For Computer Science

#239 in Europe

#614 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

20. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Computer Science

#251 in Europe

#649 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

21. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Computer Science

#255 in Europe

#656 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

22. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Computer Science

#271 in Europe

#707 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

23. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Computer Science

#273 in Europe

#711 in the World

Founded: 1218

24. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Computer Science

#274 in Europe

#718 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 41%
Enrollment: 12,779
Founded: 1952

25. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Computer Science

#280 in Europe

#731 in the World

Founded: 1989

26. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Computer Science

#282 in Europe

#734 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

27. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Computer Science

#283 in Europe

#736 in the World

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

28. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Computer Science

#292 in Europe

#759 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

29. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Computer Science

#303 in Europe

#782 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

30. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Computer Science

#312 in Europe

#807 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

31. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Computer Science

#315 in Europe

#825 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

32. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Computer Science

#334 in Europe

#884 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

33. University of the Balearic Islands

Spain | Palma de Mallorca

For Computer Science

#338 in Europe

#891 in the World

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

34. University of Girona

For Computer Science

#342 in Europe

#902 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

35. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Computer Science

#346 in Europe

#917 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

36. Public University of Navarre

Spain | Pamplona

For Computer Science

#349 in Europe

#923 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1987

37. University of Jaen

For Computer Science

#367 in Europe

#982 in the World

Founded: 1993

38. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

For Computer Science

#413 in Europe

#1124 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 19,900
Founded: 1996

39. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Computer Science

#414 in Europe

#1130 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

40. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Computer Science

#423 in Europe

#1154 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

41. University of Cadiz

For Computer Science

#434 in Europe

#1212 in the World

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

42. Polytechnic University of Cartagena

Spain | Cartagena

For Computer Science

#467 in Europe

#1329 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1998

43. University of Lleida

For Computer Science

#494 in Europe

#1444 in the World

Enrollment: 11,089

44. University Ramon Llull

Spain | Barcelona

For Computer Science

#499 in Europe

#1456 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 21,253

45. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Computer Science

#509 in Europe

#1497 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

46. University of Deusto

For Computer Science

#510 in Europe

#1499 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Founded: 1886

47. University of Huelva

For Computer Science

#547 in Europe

#1656 in the World

Founded: 1993

48. University of Leon

For Computer Science

#559 in Europe

#1706 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

49. University of Burgos

For Computer Science

#605 in Europe

#1923 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1994

50. University of La Rioja

Spain | Logrono

For Computer Science

#613 in Europe

#1968 in the World

Founded: 1992

51. Comillas Pontifical University

For Computer Science

#649 in Europe

#2193 in the World

Founded: 1890

52. Mondragon University

Spain | Mondragon

For Computer Science

#695 in Europe

#2436 in the World

53. IE University

Spain | Segovia

For Computer Science

#698 in Europe

#2458 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Founded: 1997

54. CEU University of San Pablo

For Computer Science

#706 in Europe

#2509 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1993

55. European University of Madrid

Spain | Villaviciosa de Odon

For Computer Science

#710 in Europe

#2518 in the World

Founded: 1995

56. Saint Anthony Catholic University

Spain | Guadalupe

For Computer Science

#783 in Europe

#2878 in the World

Founded: 1996

57. International University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Computer Science

#792 in Europe

#2943 in the World

Enrollment: 4,323

58. Nebrija University

For Computer Science

#860 in Europe

#3312 in the World

Founded: 1995

59. University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia

For Computer Science

#875 in Europe

#3403 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Enrollment: 9,685

60. CEU Cardenal Herrera University

Spain | Moncada

For Computer Science

#881 in Europe

#3431 in the World

Founded: 1999

61. San Vicente Martir Catholic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Computer Science

#894 in Europe

#3476 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 2003

62. Loyola University Andalusia

Spain | Seville

For Computer Science

#960 in Europe

#3787 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 2011

63. Francisco de Vitoria University

For Computer Science

#1044 in Europe

#4209 in the World

Founded: 1992

64. Pontifical University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Computer Science

#1055 in Europe

#4289 in the World

Founded: 1940

65. Camilo Jose Cela University

Spain | Villafranca del Castillo

For Computer Science

#1074 in Europe

#4392 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1999

66. Catholic University of Avila

For Computer Science

#1099 in Europe

#4485 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1996

67. Miguel de Cervantes European University

Spain | Valladolid

For Computer Science

#1293 in Europe

#5542 in the World

Founded: 2002

68. International University Menendez Pelayo

For Computer Science

#1294 in Europe

#5548 in the World

Founded: 1932

69. Abat Oliba CEU University

Spain | Barcelona

For Computer Science

#1396 in Europe

#6305 in the World

Enrollment: 1,842
Founded: 2003

The best cities to study Computer Science in Spain based on the number of universities and their ranks are Barcelona, Granada, Valencia, and Cerdanyola del Valles.