61 Best universities for Gerontology 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 Gerontology. A graph of 801K citations received by 26.6K academic papers made by 61 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. University of Barcelona

Spain | Barcelona

For Gerontology

#63 in Europe

#239 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Enrollment: 64,236

2. Complutense University of Madrid

For Gerontology

#66 in Europe

#242 in the World

Founded: 1508

3. Autonomous University of Madrid

For Gerontology

#71 in Europe

#259 in the World

Founded: 1968

4. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Gerontology

#73 in Europe

#263 in the World

Enrollment: 56,842
Founded: 1531

5. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Gerontology

#74 in Europe

#265 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

6. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Gerontology

#96 in Europe

#332 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

7. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Gerontology

#100 in Europe

#339 in the World

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

8. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Gerontology

#117 in Europe

#407 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

9. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Gerontology

#138 in Europe

#454 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

10. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Gerontology

#143 in Europe

#469 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

11. University of Oviedo

For Gerontology

#176 in Europe

#558 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

12. University of Murcia

For Gerontology

#185 in Europe

#594 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

13. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Gerontology

#196 in Europe

#617 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

14. University of the Basque Country

For Gerontology

#198 in Europe

#624 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

15. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Gerontology

#199 in Europe

#626 in the World

Founded: 1218

16. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Gerontology

#220 in Europe

#672 in the World

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

17. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Gerontology

#223 in Europe

#679 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

18. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Gerontology

#227 in Europe

#689 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

19. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Gerontology

#230 in Europe

#700 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

20. University of Malaga

For Gerontology

#233 in Europe

#706 in the World

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

21. University of Jaen

For Gerontology

#241 in Europe

#731 in the World

Founded: 1993

22. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Gerontology

#242 in Europe

#733 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

23. University of Lleida

For Gerontology

#243 in Europe

#735 in the World

Enrollment: 10,674

24. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Gerontology

#253 in Europe

#769 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

25. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Gerontology

#258 in Europe

#789 in the World

Enrollment: 17,304
Founded: 1989

26. Public University of Navarre

Spain | Pamplona

For Gerontology

#266 in Europe

#804 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1987

27. European University of Madrid

Spain | Villaviciosa de Odon

For Gerontology

#273 in Europe

#832 in the World

Founded: 1995

28. University of Cadiz

For Gerontology

#275 in Europe

#840 in the World

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

29. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Gerontology

#286 in Europe

#862 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

30. University of the Balearic Islands

Spain | Palma de Mallorca

For Gerontology

#287 in Europe

#868 in the World

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

31. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Gerontology

#302 in Europe

#915 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

32. University of Vigo

For Gerontology

#303 in Europe

#918 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

33. University of Deusto

For Gerontology

#306 in Europe

#929 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Founded: 1886

34. Technical University of Madrid

For Gerontology

#309 in Europe

#933 in the World

Founded: 1971

35. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

For Gerontology

#311 in Europe

#942 in the World

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

36. Carlos III University, Madrid

For Gerontology

#326 in Europe

#981 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

37. University of Leon

For Gerontology

#337 in Europe

#1012 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

38. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Gerontology

#340 in Europe

#1017 in the World

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

39. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Gerontology

#358 in Europe

#1058 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

40. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Gerontology

#370 in Europe

#1107 in the World

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

41. University of Girona

For Gerontology

#372 in Europe

#1112 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

42. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Gerontology

#375 in Europe

#1118 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

43. University Ramon Llull

Spain | Barcelona

For Gerontology

#404 in Europe

#1216 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 21,253

44. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Gerontology

#407 in Europe

#1232 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

45. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Gerontology

#415 in Europe

#1248 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

46. University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia

For Gerontology

#436 in Europe

#1326 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Enrollment: 22,266

47. Saint Anthony Catholic University

Spain | Guadalupe

For Gerontology

#450 in Europe

#1398 in the World

Founded: 1996

48. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Gerontology

#451 in Europe

#1405 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

49. CEU University of San Pablo

For Gerontology

#452 in Europe

#1406 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1993

50. University of Huelva

For Gerontology

#459 in Europe

#1434 in the World

Founded: 1993

51. San Vicente Martir Catholic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Gerontology

#467 in Europe

#1462 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 2003

52. University of La Rioja

Spain | Logrono

For Gerontology

#483 in Europe

#1573 in the World

Founded: 1992

53. University of Burgos

For Gerontology

#486 in Europe

#1601 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1994

54. CEU Cardenal Herrera University

Spain | Moncada

For Gerontology

#548 in Europe

#1881 in the World

Founded: 1999

55. Technical University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Gerontology

#554 in Europe

#1905 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

56. International University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Gerontology

#557 in Europe

#1926 in the World

Enrollment: 4,323

57. Comillas Pontifical University

For Gerontology

#570 in Europe

#1999 in the World

Founded: 1890

58. Francisco de Vitoria University

For Gerontology

#584 in Europe

#2049 in the World

Founded: 1992

59. Loyola University Andalusia

Spain | Seville

For Gerontology

#587 in Europe

#2063 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 2011

60. Camilo Jose Cela University

Spain | Villafranca del Castillo

For Gerontology

#614 in Europe

#2257 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1999

61. Pontifical University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Gerontology

#624 in Europe

#2312 in the World

Founded: 1940

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

Medicine subfields in Spain

Anatomy and Physiology66

Anesthesiology57

Bioethics/Medical Ethics30

Biomedical Engineering43

Clinical Psychology64

Critical Care Nursing57

Family medicine58

Forensic Science20

Gastroenterology and Hepatology52

Health Science64

Healthcare Management (MHA)61

Medical Physics29

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)55

Occupational Therapy43

Oncology and Cancer research60

Ophthalmology47

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine59

Physical Therapy66

Plastic Surgery14

Public Health68

Radiation Therapy40

Radiology and Nuclear medicine66

Respiratory Therapy28

Sonography and Ultrasound29

Sports / Exercise science57

Sports Medicine65