49 Best universities for Applied Mathematics 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 Applied Mathematics. A graph of 528K citations received by 30.5K academic papers made by 49 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

#17 in Europe

#79 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

2. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Applied Mathematics

#57 in Europe

#164 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

3. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Applied Mathematics

#62 in Europe

#173 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

4. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Applied Mathematics

#63 in Europe

#174 in the World

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

5. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Applied Mathematics

#73 in Europe

#192 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1495

6. Complutense University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#83 in Europe

#228 in the World

Enrollment: 71,806
Founded: 1508

7. Autonomous University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#93 in Europe

#255 in the World

Founded: 1968

8. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Applied Mathematics

#101 in Europe

#266 in the World

Founded: 1531

9. Carlos III University, Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#116 in Europe

#301 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

10. University of Barcelona

Spain | Barcelona

For Applied Mathematics

#118 in Europe

#307 in the World

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

11. Technical University of Madrid

For Applied Mathematics

#126 in Europe

#325 in the World

Founded: 1971

12. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Applied Mathematics

#156 in Europe

#400 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

13. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Applied Mathematics

#157 in Europe

#401 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

14. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Applied Mathematics

#168 in Europe

#415 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

15. University of the Basque Country

For Applied Mathematics

#186 in Europe

#453 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

16. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Applied Mathematics

#200 in Europe

#491 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

17. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Applied Mathematics

#228 in Europe

#549 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

18. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Applied Mathematics

#236 in Europe

#561 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

19. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Applied Mathematics

#243 in Europe

#581 in the World

Founded: 1218

20. University of Oviedo

For Applied Mathematics

#260 in Europe

#617 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

21. University of Malaga

For Applied Mathematics

#263 in Europe

#622 in the World

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

22. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Applied Mathematics

#281 in Europe

#664 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

23. University of La Rioja

Spain | Logrono

For Applied Mathematics

#283 in Europe

#667 in the World

Founded: 1992

24. University of Vigo

For Applied Mathematics

#287 in Europe

#681 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

25. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Applied Mathematics

#293 in Europe

#698 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

26. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Applied Mathematics

#294 in Europe

#702 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

27. Polytechnic University of Cartagena

Spain | Cartagena

For Applied Mathematics

#316 in Europe

#767 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1998

28. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Applied Mathematics

#322 in Europe

#779 in the World

Founded: 1989

29. University of Cadiz

For Applied Mathematics

#346 in Europe

#836 in the World

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

30. University of Murcia

For Applied Mathematics

#353 in Europe

#858 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

31. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Applied Mathematics

#367 in Europe

#909 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

32. Public University of Navarre

Spain | Pamplona

For Applied Mathematics

#387 in Europe

#982 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1987

33. University of Jaen

For Applied Mathematics

#400 in Europe

#1026 in the World

Founded: 1993

34. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Applied Mathematics

#407 in Europe

#1046 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

35. University of the Balearic Islands

Spain | Palma de Mallorca

For Applied Mathematics

#411 in Europe

#1065 in the World

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

36. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Applied Mathematics

#413 in Europe

#1072 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

37. University of Girona

For Applied Mathematics

#456 in Europe

#1223 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

38. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

For Applied Mathematics

#459 in Europe

#1232 in the World

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

39. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Applied Mathematics

#463 in Europe

#1245 in the World

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

40. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Applied Mathematics

#474 in Europe

#1305 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

41. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Applied Mathematics

#478 in Europe

#1314 in the World

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

42. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Applied Mathematics

#550 in Europe

#1647 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

43. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Applied Mathematics

#581 in Europe

#1803 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

44. University of Deusto

For Applied Mathematics

#595 in Europe

#1870 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Founded: 1886

45. University of Lleida

For Applied Mathematics

#600 in Europe

#1903 in the World

Enrollment: 11,089

46. Comillas Pontifical University

For Applied Mathematics

#658 in Europe

#2287 in the World

Founded: 1890

47. University of Huelva

For Applied Mathematics

#665 in Europe

#2327 in the World

Founded: 1993

48. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Applied Mathematics

#684 in Europe

#2413 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

49. University of Burgos

For Applied Mathematics

#702 in Europe

#2494 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 Science35

Blockchain and Cryptography49

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics60

Math Teachers65

Operations Research47