50 Best universities for Applied Mathematics in Spain

Updated: March 02, 2025

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 699K citations received by 34K 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. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Applied Mathematics

#69 in Europe

#184 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

4. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Applied Mathematics

#71 in Europe

#186 in the World

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

5. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Applied Mathematics

#76 in Europe

#195 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1495

6. Complutense University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#80 in Europe

#206 in the World

Enrollment: 71,806
Founded: 1508

7. Autonomous University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#94 in Europe

#250 in the World

Founded: 1968

8. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Applied Mathematics

#106 in Europe

#271 in the World

Founded: 1531

9. Carlos III University, Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#116 in Europe

#290 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

10. University of Barcelona

Spain | Barcelona

For Applied Mathematics

#126 in Europe

#329 in the World

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

11. Technical University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#132 in Europe

#344 in the World

Founded: 1971

12. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Applied Mathematics

#146 in Europe

#378 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

13. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Applied Mathematics

#153 in Europe

#395 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

14. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Applied Mathematics

#178 in Europe

#441 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

15. University of the Basque Country

For Applied Mathematics

#184 in Europe

#458 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

16. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Applied Mathematics

#196 in Europe

#487 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

17. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Applied Mathematics

#228 in Europe

#556 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

18. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Applied Mathematics

#239 in Europe

#575 in the World

Founded: 1218

19. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Applied Mathematics

#244 in Europe

#586 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

20. University of Malaga

For Applied Mathematics

#264 in Europe

#626 in the World

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

21. University of Oviedo

For Applied Mathematics

#271 in Europe

#642 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

22. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Applied Mathematics

#273 in Europe

#648 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

23. University of Vigo

For Applied Mathematics

#288 in Europe

#689 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

24. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Applied Mathematics

#295 in Europe

#710 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

25. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Applied Mathematics

#305 in Europe

#727 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

26. University of La Rioja

Spain | Logrono

For Applied Mathematics

#315 in Europe

#747 in the World

Founded: 1992

27. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Applied Mathematics

#333 in Europe

#805 in the World

Founded: 1989

28. University of Cadiz

For Applied Mathematics

#341 in Europe

#822 in the World

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

29. Polytechnic University of Cartagena

Spain | Cartagena

For Applied Mathematics

#343 in Europe

#824 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1998

30. University of Murcia

For Applied Mathematics

#362 in Europe

#899 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

31. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Applied Mathematics

#368 in Europe

#929 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

32. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Applied Mathematics

#383 in Europe

#982 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

33. Public University of Navarre

Spain | Pamplona

For Applied Mathematics

#389 in Europe

#1002 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1987

34. University of Jaen

For Applied Mathematics

#399 in Europe

#1032 in the World

Founded: 1993

35. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Applied Mathematics

#413 in Europe

#1082 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

36. University of the Balearic Islands

Spain | Palma de Mallorca

For Applied Mathematics

#424 in Europe

#1117 in the World

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

37. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

For Applied Mathematics

#452 in Europe

#1224 in the World

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

38. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Applied Mathematics

#470 in Europe

#1295 in the World

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

39. University of Girona

For Applied Mathematics

#485 in Europe

#1347 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

40. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Applied Mathematics

#489 in Europe

#1373 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

41. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Applied Mathematics

#494 in Europe

#1388 in the World

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

42. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Applied Mathematics

#558 in Europe

#1688 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

43. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Applied Mathematics

#575 in Europe

#1776 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

44. University of Deusto

For Applied Mathematics

#585 in Europe

#1832 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Founded: 1886

45. University of Lleida

For Applied Mathematics

#605 in Europe

#1945 in the World

Enrollment: 10,674

46. Comillas Pontifical University

For Applied Mathematics

#665 in Europe

#2338 in the World

Founded: 1890

47. University of Leon

For Applied Mathematics

#668 in Europe

#2350 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

48. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Applied Mathematics

#672 in Europe

#2367 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

49. University of Huelva

For Applied Mathematics

#689 in Europe

#2470 in the World

Founded: 1993

50. University of Burgos

For Applied Mathematics

#712 in Europe

#2593 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, Zaragoza, and Valencia.

Mathematics subfields in Spain

Actuarial Science36

Blockchain and Cryptography49

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics61

Math Teachers66

Operations Research51