Spain's best Astrophysics and Astronomy universities [Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in Spain ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 4.51M citations received by 136K academic papers made by 67 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 Astrophysics and Astronomy

#50 in Europe

#142 in the World

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

2. University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#72 in Europe

#185 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Enrollment: 58,390

3. Autonomous University of Madrid

Spain | Madrid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#74 in Europe

#187 in the World

Founded: 1968

4. Complutense University of Madrid

Spain | Madrid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#79 in Europe

#195 in the World

Enrollment: 71,806
Founded: 1508

5. Technical University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#94 in Europe

#233 in the World

Enrollment: 29,812

6. University of La Laguna

Spain | San Cristobal de La Laguna

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#100 in Europe

#248 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1927

7. Autonomous University of Barcelona

Spain | Cerdanyola del Valles

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#124 in Europe

#300 in the World

Enrollment: 30,926

8. University of Granada

Spain | Granada

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#141 in Europe

#336 in the World

Founded: 1531

9. University of the Basque Country

Spain | Bilbao

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#145 in Europe

#353 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 63,000

10. Technical University of Madrid

Spain | Madrid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#150 in Europe

#369 in the World

Founded: 1971

11. University of Saragossa

Spain | Zaragoza

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#152 in Europe

#378 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1542

12. University of Seville

Spain | Seville

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#194 in Europe

#461 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Founded: 1505

13. Polytechnic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#209 in Europe

#494 in the World

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

14. University of Santiago de Compostela

Spain | Santiago de Compostela

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#233 in Europe

#572 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1495

15. University of Vigo

Spain | Vigo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#235 in Europe

#576 in the World

Enrollment: 18,577
Founded: 1989

16. University of Murcia

Spain | Murcia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#237 in Europe

#580 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1272

17. University of Valladolid

Spain | Valladolid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#239 in Europe

#584 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1346

18. University of Cantabria

Spain | Santander

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#247 in Europe

#604 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1972

19. University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#252 in Europe

#617 in the World

Founded: 1218

20. University of Alicante

Spain | San Vicente del Raspeig

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#254 in Europe

#620 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1979

21. University of Oviedo

Spain | Oviedo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#264 in Europe

#658 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1604

22. Carlos III University, Madrid

Spain | Getafe

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#274 in Europe

#681 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1989

23. Pompeu Fabra University

Spain | Barcelona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#276 in Europe

#684 in the World

Enrollment: 15,801

24. University of Malaga

Spain | Malaga

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#277 in Europe

#686 in the World

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

25. University of the Balearic Islands

Spain | Palma de Mallorca

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#309 in Europe

#793 in the World

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

26. University of Extremadura

Spain | Badajoz

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#312 in Europe

#809 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1973

27. University of Alcala

Spain | Alcala de Henares

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#315 in Europe

#818 in the World

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

28. James I University

Spain | Castellon de la Plana

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#350 in Europe

#917 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,343

29. University of Jaen

Spain | Jaen

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#354 in Europe

#927 in the World

Founded: 1993

30. University of Castilla La Mancha

Spain | Ciudad Real

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#358 in Europe

#931 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1982

31. University of Navarra

Spain | Pamplona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#369 in Europe

#956 in the World

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

32. Rovira i Virgili University

Spain | Tarragona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#383 in Europe

#1010 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,621

33. Public University of Navarre

Spain | Pamplona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#394 in Europe

#1041 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1987

34. University of Cordoba

Spain | Cordoba

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#406 in Europe

#1097 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1972

35. University King Juan Carlos

Spain | Mostoles

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#421 in Europe

#1148 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Founded: 1996

36. University of A Coruna

Spain | A Coruna

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#425 in Europe

#1158 in the World

Founded: 1989

37. University of Girona

Spain | Girona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#445 in Europe

#1266 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 15,336

38. University of Cadiz

Spain | Cadiz

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#448 in Europe

#1285 in the World

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

39. University Pablo de Olavide, Seville

Spain | Seville

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#450 in Europe

#1297 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

40. Miguel Hernandez University of Elche

Spain | Elche

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#455 in Europe

#1318 in the World

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

41. University of Almeria

Spain | Almeria

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#458 in Europe

#1329 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1993

42. University of Lleida

Spain | Lleida

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#477 in Europe

#1396 in the World

Enrollment: 10,674

43. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain | Las Palmas

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#479 in Europe

#1398 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 1979

44. University of Huelva

Spain | Huelva

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#516 in Europe

#1533 in the World

Founded: 1993

45. Polytechnic University of Cartagena

Spain | Cartagena

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#535 in Europe

#1613 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1998

46. University of Leon

Spain | Leon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#536 in Europe

#1614 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

47. University of La Rioja

Spain | Logrono

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#575 in Europe

#1767 in the World

Founded: 1992

48. University Ramon Llull

Spain | Barcelona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#599 in Europe

#1893 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 21,253

49. Comillas Pontifical University

Spain | Madrid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#657 in Europe

#2223 in the World

Founded: 1890

50. University of Burgos

Spain | Burgos

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#689 in Europe

#2380 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1994

51. University of Deusto

Spain | Bilbao

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#725 in Europe

#2534 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Founded: 1886

52. Saint Anthony Catholic University

Spain | Guadalupe

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#727 in Europe

#2536 in the World

Founded: 1996

53. European University of Madrid

Spain | Villaviciosa de Odon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#767 in Europe

#2727 in the World

Founded: 1995

54. CEU University of San Pablo

Spain | Madrid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#793 in Europe

#2856 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1993

55. IE University

Spain | Segovia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#845 in Europe

#3111 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 32%
Founded: 1997

56. Mondragon University

Spain | Mondragon

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#867 in Europe

#3240 in the World

57. International University of Catalonia

Spain | Barcelona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#877 in Europe

#3284 in the World

Enrollment: 4,323

58. Camilo Jose Cela University

Spain | Villafranca del Castillo

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#911 in Europe

#3471 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1999

59. Nebrija University

Spain | Madrid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#933 in Europe

#3610 in the World

Founded: 1995

60. University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia

Spain | Vic

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#953 in Europe

#3716 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Enrollment: 9,685

61. Francisco de Vitoria University

Spain | Madrid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#964 in Europe

#3774 in the World

Founded: 1992

62. Catholic University of Avila

Spain | Avila

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1032 in Europe

#4117 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1996

63. San Vicente Martir Catholic University of Valencia

Spain | Valencia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1033 in Europe

#4120 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 2003

64. CEU Cardenal Herrera University

Spain | Moncada

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1063 in Europe

#4238 in the World

Founded: 1999

65. Loyola University Andalusia

Spain | Seville

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1073 in Europe

#4314 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Founded: 2011

66. Pontifical University of Salamanca

Spain | Salamanca

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1091 in Europe

#4424 in the World

Founded: 1940

67. Miguel de Cervantes European University

Spain | Valladolid

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1101 in Europe

#4524 in the World

Founded: 2002

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