Pontifical University of Salamanca: Statistics

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#2742 of 14,131 In the World
#863 of 2,785 In Europe
#64 of 75 In Spain
#2 of 2 In Salamanca
#1075 of 1,346 For Sports / Exercise science
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
upsa.es
Languages
Latin;Spanish
Acceptance rate
74%*

* 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (madurez)
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - December; January-March; April-June)

Research profile

Pontifical University of Salamanca has published 3,245 scientific papers with 16,055 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Law, Psychology, Geography and Cartography, and Sociology.

Publications
3,245
Citations
16,055

Pontifical University of Salamanca majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,750 / 10,787
Philosophy
2,283 / 6,761
Political Science
1,052 / 5,555
Computer Science
812 / 7,655
Environmental Science
694 / 5,542
Medicine
613 / 6,475
Law
564 / 4,682
Psychology
548 / 7,189
Geography and Cartography
542 / 4,215
Sociology
526 / 3,864
Engineering
524 / 4,621
Biology
501 / 4,917
Business
451 / 4,706
Mathematics
380 / 6,360
History
374 / 3,247
Physics
358 / 3,053
Archaeology
317 / 3,184
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
297 / 2,978
Art & Design
282 / 2,099
Geology
258 / 2,613
Linguistics
254 / 1,863
Statistics
252 / 4,989
Social Psychology
227 / 2,316
Quantum and Particle physics
218 / 2,071
Psychiatry
217 / 2,174
Pathology
205 / 2,971
Economics
202 / 3,344
Management
195 / 2,505
Physical Therapy
193 / 2,365
Machine Learning
190 / 2,484
Chemistry
181 / 1,787
Paleontology
177 / 2,107
Ecology
164 / 1,398
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
150 / 780
Neuroscience
142 / 1,105
Human-Computer Interaction
141 / 1,425
Clinical Psychology
134 / 1,424
Mechanical Engineering
132 / 945
Fashion Design
127 / 1,170
Nursing
124 / 1,507

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
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 102 149
2009 116 232
2010 89 281
2011 117 302
2012 99 340
2013 124 416
2014 116 596
2015 122 486
2016 138 562
2017 164 625
2018 175 611
2019 218 911
2020 193 1154
2021 216 1660
2022 173 1836
2023 203 2022
2024 130 1918
2025 92 1772
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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

  1. Kevin Farrell

    Kevin Farrell
    Born in
    Ireland Flag Ireland
    Years
    1947-.. (age 79)
    Occupations
    Latin Catholic priestphilosopherLegionary of ChristCatholic bishopmissionary
    Biography

    Kevin Joseph Farrell is an Irish-born American Catholic prelate who has served as the prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life since 2016, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church since 2019, and president of the Supreme Court of Vatican City since 2024. He served as the regent of Vatican City after the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025, and held these interim duties until Leo XIV was elected as pope on 8 May.

  2. Raquel Sanchez Silva

    Raquel Sanchez Silva
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1973-.. (age 53)
    Enrolled in the Pontifical University of Salamanca
    Studied in 1990-1994
    Occupations
    television presenterwriterjournalist
    Biography

    Raquel Sánchez-Silva is a Spanish television presenter and writer.

  3. Paula Prendes

    Paula Prendes
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1983-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    actortelevision presenter
    Biography

    Paula Prendes Martínez is a Spanish actress, television presenter and journalist.

  4. Valeria Ros

    Valeria Ros
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1986-.. (age 40)
    Enrolled in the Pontifical University of Salamanca
    Graduated with audiovisual communication
    Occupations
    screenwritertelevision presenterstand-up comediancomedianradio personality
    Biography

    Valeria López-Tapia Velasco, better known as Valeria Ros, is a Spanish screenwriter, announcer, actress, presenter and comedian.

All 45 notable alumni

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 146,000

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