47 Best universities for Ophthalmology 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 Ophthalmology. A graph of 405K citations received by 18.3K academic papers made by 47 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

#46 in Europe

#177 in the World

Founded: 1508

2. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Ophthalmology

#48 in Europe

#182 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

3. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

For Ophthalmology

#58 in Europe

#196 in the World

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

4. University of Murcia

For Ophthalmology

#72 in Europe

#227 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

#84 in Europe

#246 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Enrollment: 64,236

7. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Ophthalmology

#88 in Europe

#254 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

8. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Ophthalmology

#94 in Europe

#263 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

9. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Ophthalmology

#113 in Europe

#314 in the World

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

10. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Ophthalmology

#142 in Europe

#409 in the World

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

11. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Ophthalmology

#159 in Europe

#453 in the World

Enrollment: 56,842
Founded: 1531

12. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Ophthalmology

#161 in Europe

#462 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

13. Autonomous University of Madrid

For Ophthalmology

#176 in Europe

#496 in the World

Founded: 1968

14. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Ophthalmology

#177 in Europe

#505 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

15. Technical University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Ophthalmology

#189 in Europe

#544 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

16. University of Oviedo

For Ophthalmology

#190 in Europe

#547 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

17. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Ophthalmology

#192 in Europe

#556 in the World

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

18. University of the Basque Country

For Ophthalmology

#196 in Europe

#564 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

19. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Ophthalmology

#218 in Europe

#627 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

20. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Ophthalmology

#259 in Europe

#746 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

21. European University of Madrid

Spain | Villaviciosa de Odon

For Ophthalmology

#277 in Europe

#819 in the World

Founded: 1995

22. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Ophthalmology

#284 in Europe

#838 in the World

Enrollment: 17,304
Founded: 1989

23. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Ophthalmology

#294 in Europe

#871 in the World

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

24. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Ophthalmology

#304 in Europe

#911 in the World

Founded: 1218

25. CEU Cardenal Herrera University

Spain | Moncada

For Ophthalmology

#306 in Europe

#915 in the World

Founded: 1999

26. University of Malaga

For Ophthalmology

#318 in Europe

#958 in the World

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

27. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Ophthalmology

#328 in Europe

#988 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

28. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Ophthalmology

#351 in Europe

#1073 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

29. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Ophthalmology

#360 in Europe

#1106 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

30. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Ophthalmology

#374 in Europe

#1147 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

31. University of Vigo

For Ophthalmology

#383 in Europe

#1188 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

32. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Ophthalmology

#388 in Europe

#1206 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

33. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Ophthalmology

#397 in Europe

#1251 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

34. International University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Ophthalmology

#401 in Europe

#1265 in the World

Enrollment: 4,323

35. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Ophthalmology

#403 in Europe

#1275 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

36. Polytechnic University of Cartagena

Spain | Cartagena

For Ophthalmology

#404 in Europe

#1276 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1998

37. Technical University of Madrid

For Ophthalmology

#412 in Europe

#1325 in the World

Founded: 1971

38. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Ophthalmology

#413 in Europe

#1326 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

39. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Ophthalmology

#446 in Europe

#1474 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

40. University of Leon

For Ophthalmology

#449 in Europe

#1482 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

41. San Vicente Martir Catholic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Ophthalmology

#450 in Europe

#1491 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 2003

42. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Ophthalmology

#458 in Europe

#1541 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

43. Carlos III University, Madrid

For Ophthalmology

#466 in Europe

#1576 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

44. University of Lleida

For Ophthalmology

#468 in Europe

#1587 in the World

Enrollment: 10,674

45. University of Cadiz

For Ophthalmology

#485 in Europe

#1676 in the World

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

46. Francisco de Vitoria University

For Ophthalmology

#486 in Europe

#1681 in the World

Founded: 1992

47. University of Girona

For Ophthalmology

#495 in Europe

#1733 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 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

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