50 Best universities for Applied Mathematics 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 Applied Mathematics. A graph of 728K citations received by 34.4K academic papers made by 50 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 Applied Mathematics

#19 in Europe

#83 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

2. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Applied Mathematics

#60 in Europe

#168 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

3. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Applied Mathematics

#68 in Europe

#183 in the World

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

4. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Applied Mathematics

#69 in Europe

#184 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

5. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Applied Mathematics

#76 in Europe

#196 in the World

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

6. Complutense University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#82 in Europe

#209 in the World

Founded: 1508

7. Autonomous University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#92 in Europe

#244 in the World

Founded: 1968

8. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Applied Mathematics

#106 in Europe

#271 in the World

Enrollment: 56,842
Founded: 1531

9. Carlos III University, Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#115 in Europe

#290 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

10. University of Barcelona

Spain | Barcelona

For Applied Mathematics

#127 in Europe

#333 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Enrollment: 64,236

11. Technical University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#131 in Europe

#338 in the World

Founded: 1971

12. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Applied Mathematics

#148 in Europe

#380 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

13. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Applied Mathematics

#153 in Europe

#392 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

14. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Applied Mathematics

#180 in Europe

#450 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

15. University of the Basque Country

For Applied Mathematics

#183 in Europe

#459 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

16. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Applied Mathematics

#199 in Europe

#492 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

17. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Applied Mathematics

#231 in Europe

#564 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

18. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Applied Mathematics

#238 in Europe

#575 in the World

Founded: 1218

19. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Applied Mathematics

#246 in Europe

#586 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

20. University of Malaga

For Applied Mathematics

#267 in Europe

#636 in the World

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

21. University of Oviedo

For Applied Mathematics

#270 in Europe

#641 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

22. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Applied Mathematics

#273 in Europe

#650 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

23. University of Vigo

For Applied Mathematics

#283 in Europe

#682 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

24. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Applied Mathematics

#297 in Europe

#717 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

25. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Applied Mathematics

#306 in Europe

#735 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

26. University of La Rioja

Spain | Logrono

For Applied Mathematics

#316 in Europe

#755 in the World

Founded: 1992

27. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Applied Mathematics

#332 in Europe

#805 in the World

Enrollment: 17,304
Founded: 1989

28. University of Cadiz

For Applied Mathematics

#339 in Europe

#822 in the World

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

29. Polytechnic University of Cartagena

Spain | Cartagena

For Applied Mathematics

#340 in Europe

#823 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1998

30. University of Murcia

For Applied Mathematics

#361 in Europe

#901 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

31. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Applied Mathematics

#371 in Europe

#945 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

32. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Applied Mathematics

#383 in Europe

#993 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

33. Public University of Navarre

Spain | Pamplona

For Applied Mathematics

#390 in Europe

#1008 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1987

34. University of Jaen

For Applied Mathematics

#397 in Europe

#1028 in the World

Founded: 1993

35. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Applied Mathematics

#416 in Europe

#1101 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

36. University of the Balearic Islands

Spain | Palma de Mallorca

For Applied Mathematics

#428 in Europe

#1130 in the World

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

37. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

For Applied Mathematics

#451 in Europe

#1230 in the World

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

38. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Applied Mathematics

#469 in Europe

#1296 in the World

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

39. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Applied Mathematics

#485 in Europe

#1363 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

40. University of Girona

For Applied Mathematics

#487 in Europe

#1371 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

41. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Applied Mathematics

#493 in Europe

#1398 in the World

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

42. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Applied Mathematics

#559 in Europe

#1704 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

43. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Applied Mathematics

#575 in Europe

#1792 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

44. University of Deusto

For Applied Mathematics

#579 in Europe

#1804 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Founded: 1886

45. University of Lleida

For Applied Mathematics

#603 in Europe

#1964 in the World

Enrollment: 10,674

46. Comillas Pontifical University

For Applied Mathematics

#666 in Europe

#2341 in the World

Founded: 1890

47. University of Leon

For Applied Mathematics

#671 in Europe

#2364 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

48. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Applied Mathematics

#675 in Europe

#2387 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

49. University of Huelva

For Applied Mathematics

#692 in Europe

#2486 in the World

Founded: 1993

50. University of Burgos

For Applied Mathematics

#716 in Europe

#2625 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1994

The best cities to study Applied Mathematics in Spain based on the number of universities and their ranks are Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and Zaragoza.

Mathematics subfields in Spain

Actuarial Science36

Blockchain and Cryptography49

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics61

Math Teachers66

Operations Research51