46 Best universities for Ophthalmology 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 Ophthalmology. A graph of 377K citations received by 17.6K academic papers made by 46 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. Complutense University of Madrid

For Ophthalmology

#48 in Europe

#181 in the World

Enrollment: 71,806
Founded: 1508

2. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Ophthalmology

#49 in Europe

#184 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

3. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

For Ophthalmology

#61 in Europe

#200 in the World

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

4. University of Murcia

For Ophthalmology

#72 in Europe

#224 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

5. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Ophthalmology

#74 in Europe

#229 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

6. University of Barcelona

Spain | Barcelona

For Ophthalmology

#86 in Europe

#249 in the World

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

7. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Ophthalmology

#89 in Europe

#257 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

8. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Ophthalmology

#96 in Europe

#265 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

9. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Ophthalmology

#112 in Europe

#311 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1495

10. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Ophthalmology

#143 in Europe

#406 in the World

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

11. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Ophthalmology

#157 in Europe

#451 in the World

Founded: 1531

12. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Ophthalmology

#163 in Europe

#472 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

13. Autonomous University of Madrid

For Ophthalmology

#170 in Europe

#485 in the World

Founded: 1968

14. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Ophthalmology

#178 in Europe

#512 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

15. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Ophthalmology

#190 in Europe

#541 in the World

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

16. University of Oviedo

For Ophthalmology

#191 in Europe

#548 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

17. Technical University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Ophthalmology

#192 in Europe

#552 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

18. University of the Basque Country

For Ophthalmology

#199 in Europe

#565 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

19. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Ophthalmology

#217 in Europe

#620 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

20. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Ophthalmology

#256 in Europe

#741 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

21. European University of Madrid

Spain | Villaviciosa de Odon

For Ophthalmology

#279 in Europe

#826 in the World

Founded: 1995

22. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Ophthalmology

#282 in Europe

#834 in the World

Founded: 1989

23. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Ophthalmology

#295 in Europe

#878 in the World

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

24. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Ophthalmology

#301 in Europe

#895 in the World

Founded: 1218

25. CEU Cardenal Herrera University

Spain | Moncada

For Ophthalmology

#310 in Europe

#931 in the World

Founded: 1999

26. University of Malaga

For Ophthalmology

#321 in Europe

#964 in the World

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

27. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Ophthalmology

#326 in Europe

#979 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

28. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Ophthalmology

#347 in Europe

#1058 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

29. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Ophthalmology

#362 in Europe

#1097 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

30. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Ophthalmology

#379 in Europe

#1155 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

31. University of Vigo

For Ophthalmology

#383 in Europe

#1172 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

32. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Ophthalmology

#385 in Europe

#1189 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

33. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Ophthalmology

#393 in Europe

#1231 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

34. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Ophthalmology

#399 in Europe

#1257 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

35. Polytechnic University of Cartagena

Spain | Cartagena

For Ophthalmology

#403 in Europe

#1273 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1998

36. International University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Ophthalmology

#404 in Europe

#1275 in the World

Enrollment: 4,323

37. Technical University of Madrid

For Ophthalmology

#412 in Europe

#1307 in the World

Founded: 1971

38. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Ophthalmology

#424 in Europe

#1376 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

39. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Ophthalmology

#441 in Europe

#1439 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

40. San Vicente Martir Catholic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Ophthalmology

#448 in Europe

#1477 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 2003

41. University of Leon

For Ophthalmology

#452 in Europe

#1491 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

42. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Ophthalmology

#459 in Europe

#1531 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

43. Carlos III University, Madrid

For Ophthalmology

#463 in Europe

#1571 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

44. University of Cadiz

For Ophthalmology

#479 in Europe

#1640 in the World

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

45. Francisco de Vitoria University

For Ophthalmology

#487 in Europe

#1668 in the World

Founded: 1992

46. University of Girona

For Ophthalmology

#490 in Europe

#1698 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

The best cities to study Ophthalmology in Spain based on the number of universities and their ranks are Madrid, Valencia, Elche, and Murcia.

Medicine subfields in Spain

Anatomy and Physiology65

Anesthesiology57

Bioethics/Medical Ethics28

Biomedical Engineering43

Clinical Psychology64

Critical Care Nursing55

Family medicine57

Forensic Science19

Gastroenterology and Hepatology51

Health Science64

Healthcare Management (MHA)60

Medical Physics27

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)55

Occupational Therapy42

Oncology and Cancer research59

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine58

Physical Therapy66

Plastic Surgery14

Public Health68

Radiation Therapy40

Radiology and Nuclear medicine66

Respiratory Therapy27

Sonography and Ultrasound25

Sports / Exercise science56

Sports Medicine64