Pontifical University of Salamanca: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3035 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #904 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #64 of 75 | In Spain |
| #2 of 2 | In Salamanca |
| #1045 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- upsa.es
- Languages
- Latin;Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 73%*
* The Pontifical University of Salamanca is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (madurez) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
Pontifical University of Salamanca has published 3,171 scientific papers with 14,592 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Law, Geography and Cartography, Psychology, and Engineering.
Pontifical University of Salamanca majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 | 11 | 7 |
| 1997 | 11 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 | 5 |
| 1999 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000 | 14 | 9 |
| 2001 | 14 | 12 |
| 2002 | 16 | 20 |
| 2003 | 54 | 25 |
| 2004 | 50 | 41 |
| 2005 | 64 | 59 |
| 2006 | 72 | 65 |
| 2007 | 96 | 119 |
| 2008 | 101 | 149 |
| 2009 | 116 | 231 |
| 2010 | 89 | 281 |
| 2011 | 117 | 303 |
| 2012 | 99 | 339 |
| 2013 | 125 | 416 |
| 2014 | 116 | 596 |
| 2015 | 122 | 484 |
| 2016 | 137 | 559 |
| 2017 | 168 | 622 |
| 2018 | 185 | 612 |
| 2019 | 203 | 906 |
| 2020 | 194 | 1152 |
| 2021 | 217 | 1658 |
| 2022 | 170 | 1818 |
| 2023 | 203 | 2010 |
| 2024 | 130 | 1865 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Pontifical University of Salamanca gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Tuition per year (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 4 | 3,500 |
| Master's Degree | 1-2 | 4,000 |
| Doctorate Degree | 3-5 | 5,000 |
| Spanish Language Course | 1-2 | 2,500 |
| Summer Course | 1 | 1,500 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pontifical University of Salamanca.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Título de Graduado | Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Computer Engineering, Education, Finance, Journalism, Marketing, Nursing, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Relations |
|---|---|
| Máster Propio | Computer Science, Health Sciences, Orthodontics, Theology |
| Máster Universitario | Advertising and Publicity, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Journalism, Nursing, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Doctor | Arts and Humanities, Education, Law, Philology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences |
Pontifical University of Salamanca alumni
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Raquel Sanchez Silva
- Enrolled in the Pontifical University of Salamanca
- Studied in 1990-1994
- Occupations
- writerjournalisttelevision presenter
- Biography
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Raquel Sánchez-Silva is a Spanish television presenter and writer.
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Paula Prendes
- Occupations
- actortelevision presenter
- Biography
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Paula Prendes Martínez is a Spanish actress, television presenter and journalist.
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Kevin Farrell
- Occupations
- philosophermissionaryCatholic bishopLatin Catholic priest
- Biography
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Kevin Joseph Cardinal Farrell, KGCHS, is an Irish-born senior-ranking prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life (since 2016), as Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church (since 2019) and as President of the Supreme Court of Vatican City (since 2024).
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Valeria Ros
- Enrolled in the Pontifical University of Salamanca
- Graduated with audiovisual communication
- Occupations
- radio personalityscreenwritertelevision presenterstand-up comediancomedian
- Biography
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Valeria López-Tapia Velasco, better known as Valeria Ros, is a Spanish screenwriter, announcer, actress, presenter and comedian.
Pontifical University of Salamanca faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Canon Law | Canon Law |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Studies, Journalism, Mass Communication |
| Faculty : Computer Science | Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Education | Pedagogy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Anthropology, Family Studies, Geography (Human), History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Latin, Philology, Philosophy, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology |
| Faculty : Theology | Religious Studies, Theology |
| Institute : Educational Sciences | Educational Sciences |
| Institute : European Studies and Human Rights | European Studies, Human Rights |
| Institute : Family Studies | Family Studies |
| Institute : Ibero-American Thought | Latin American Studies |
| Institute : Pastoral Studies | Pastoral Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | UPSA Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | Calle Compañía, 5 Salamanca, 37002 Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 145,000 |