58 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research 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 Oncology and Cancer research. A graph of 2.02M citations received by 63.2K academic papers made by 58 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 Oncology and Cancer research

#22 in Europe

#109 in the World

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

2. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Oncology and Cancer research

#68 in Europe

#224 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

3. Autonomous University of Madrid

Spain | Madrid

For Oncology and Cancer research

#76 in Europe

#239 in the World

Founded: 1968

4. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Oncology and Cancer research

#121 in Europe

#335 in the World

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

5. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Oncology and Cancer research

#142 in Europe

#404 in the World

Founded: 1218

6. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Oncology and Cancer research

#148 in Europe

#421 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

7. Complutense University of Madrid

Spain | Madrid

For Oncology and Cancer research

#158 in Europe

#451 in the World

Enrollment: 71,806
Founded: 1508

8. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Oncology and Cancer research

#184 in Europe

#521 in the World

Founded: 1531

9. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Oncology and Cancer research

#189 in Europe

#541 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

10. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Oncology and Cancer research

#190 in Europe

#542 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

11. University of Oviedo

Spain | Oviedo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#205 in Europe

#577 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

12. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Oncology and Cancer research

#219 in Europe

#638 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1495

13. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Oncology and Cancer research

#226 in Europe

#668 in the World

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

14. University of the Basque Country

Spain | Bilbao

For Oncology and Cancer research

#228 in Europe

#670 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

15. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Oncology and Cancer research

#247 in Europe

#731 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

16. University of Malaga

Spain | Malaga

For Oncology and Cancer research

#251 in Europe

#743 in the World

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

17. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Oncology and Cancer research

#259 in Europe

#779 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

18. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Oncology and Cancer research

#260 in Europe

#785 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

19. University of Murcia

Spain | Murcia

For Oncology and Cancer research

#266 in Europe

#814 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

20. University of Lleida

Spain | Lleida

For Oncology and Cancer research

#276 in Europe

#849 in the World

Enrollment: 11,089

21. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

Spain | Elche

For Oncology and Cancer research

#291 in Europe

#913 in the World

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

22. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Oncology and Cancer research

#304 in Europe

#990 in the World

Founded: 1989

23. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Oncology and Cancer research

#311 in Europe

#1024 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

24. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Oncology and Cancer research

#319 in Europe

#1048 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

25. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Oncology and Cancer research

#323 in Europe

#1061 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

26. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Oncology and Cancer research

#325 in Europe

#1067 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

27. University of Girona

Spain | Girona

For Oncology and Cancer research

#333 in Europe

#1092 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

28. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Oncology and Cancer research

#339 in Europe

#1121 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

29. CEU University of San Pablo

Spain | Madrid

For Oncology and Cancer research

#351 in Europe

#1186 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1993

30. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Oncology and Cancer research

#352 in Europe

#1191 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

31. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Oncology and Cancer research

#354 in Europe

#1200 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

32. University of Vigo

Spain | Vigo

For Oncology and Cancer research

#360 in Europe

#1215 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

33. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Oncology and Cancer research

#367 in Europe

#1230 in the World

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

34. European University of Madrid

Spain | Villaviciosa de Odon

For Oncology and Cancer research

#373 in Europe

#1266 in the World

Founded: 1995

35. University of the Balearic Islands

Spain | Palma de Mallorca

For Oncology and Cancer research

#374 in Europe

#1272 in the World

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

36. University of Jaen

Spain | Jaen

For Oncology and Cancer research

#384 in Europe

#1320 in the World

Founded: 1993

37. University of Leon

Spain | Leon

For Oncology and Cancer research

#386 in Europe

#1326 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

38. Technical University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Oncology and Cancer research

#401 in Europe

#1378 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

39. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Oncology and Cancer research

#412 in Europe

#1432 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

40. University of Cadiz

Spain | Cadiz

For Oncology and Cancer research

#420 in Europe

#1467 in the World

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

41. International University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Oncology and Cancer research

#450 in Europe

#1563 in the World

Enrollment: 4,323

42. San Vicente Martir Catholic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Oncology and Cancer research

#475 in Europe

#1723 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 2003

43. Public University of Navarre

Spain | Pamplona

For Oncology and Cancer research

#479 in Europe

#1736 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1987

44. Francisco de Vitoria University

Spain | Madrid

For Oncology and Cancer research

#504 in Europe

#1934 in the World

Founded: 1992

45. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Oncology and Cancer research

#520 in Europe

#1997 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

46. Technical University of Madrid

Spain | Madrid

For Oncology and Cancer research

#532 in Europe

#2090 in the World

Founded: 1971

47. Saint Anthony Catholic University

Spain | Guadalupe

For Oncology and Cancer research

#547 in Europe

#2186 in the World

Founded: 1996

48. University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia

Spain | Vic

For Oncology and Cancer research

#569 in Europe

#2257 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Enrollment: 9,685

49. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Oncology and Cancer research

#570 in Europe

#2260 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

50. CEU Cardenal Herrera University

Spain | Moncada

For Oncology and Cancer research

#576 in Europe

#2284 in the World

Founded: 1999

51. Carlos III University, Madrid

Spain | Getafe

For Oncology and Cancer research

#579 in Europe

#2307 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

52. University Ramon Llull

Spain | Barcelona

For Oncology and Cancer research

#590 in Europe

#2367 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 21,253

53. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Oncology and Cancer research

#617 in Europe

#2503 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

54. University of Huelva

Spain | Huelva

For Oncology and Cancer research

#647 in Europe

#2676 in the World

Founded: 1993

55. University of Burgos

Spain | Burgos

For Oncology and Cancer research

#652 in Europe

#2709 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1994

56. University of Deusto

Spain | Bilbao

For Oncology and Cancer research

#692 in Europe

#2895 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Founded: 1886

57. University of La Rioja

Spain | Logrono

For Oncology and Cancer research

#719 in Europe

#3031 in the World

Founded: 1992

58. Catholic University of Avila

Spain | Avila

For Oncology and Cancer research

#729 in Europe

#3083 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1996

The best cities to study Oncology and Cancer research in Spain based on the number of universities and their ranks are Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Valles, Madrid, and Pamplona.