University of Alcala: Statistics

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#678 of 14,131 In the World
#272 of 2,785 In Europe
#23 of 75 In Spain
#105 of 1,249 For Landscape Architecture
Top50% For 165 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
45%
Enrollment
28,067
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
uah.es
Languages
Spanish;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate45%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (madurez)
Academic CalendarSeptember to July (September - January; February-July)
Enrollment28,067

We've calculated the 45% acceptance rate for University of Alcala based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Alcala is a world-class research university with 30,983 scientific papers published and 496,716 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Philosophy.

Publications
30,983
Citations
496,716

University of Alcala majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
16,638 / 365,658
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
14,315 / 181,862
Medicine
13,129 / 256,657
Chemistry
12,701 / 290,821
Engineering
12,693 / 236,535
Physics
11,477 / 214,124
Environmental Science
10,948 / 217,061
Computer Science
10,755 / 188,965
Biochemistry
8,516 / 207,833
Philosophy
8,361 / 62,311
Genetics
7,881 / 176,698
Quantum and Particle physics
7,092 / 128,658
Geography and Cartography
6,684 / 128,182
Organic Chemistry
6,676 / 150,054
Psychology
6,198 / 108,930
Geology
5,976 / 133,500
Pathology
5,914 / 133,285
Mathematics
5,564 / 94,173
Ecology
5,280 / 137,042
Political Science
5,236 / 50,810
Materials Science
5,149 / 102,369
Statistics
4,502 / 84,599
Sociology
4,266 / 69,545
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,182 / 63,026
History
3,985 / 71,219
Law
3,974 / 48,256
Paleontology
3,761 / 81,066
Optical Engineering
3,704 / 67,896
Business
3,670 / 48,799
Archaeology
3,645 / 69,696
Surgery
3,595 / 74,379
Psychiatry
3,099 / 61,069
Botany
2,862 / 70,441
Immunology
2,594 / 53,289
Economics
2,569 / 34,270
Electrical Engineering
2,565 / 40,023
Neuroscience
2,491 / 47,665
Machine Learning
2,427 / 43,678
Telecommunications
2,344 / 34,825
Linguistics
2,086 / 24,278

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 139 381
1992 197 567
1993 199 630
1994 236 780
1995 294 1036
1996 319 1203
1997 361 1433
1998 348 1760
1999 343 2242
2000 438 2760
2001 437 3071
2002 441 3687
2003 552 3967
2004 467 4890
2005 631 5677
2006 693 6695
2007 828 8185
2008 792 9155
2009 943 10337
2010 872 11629
2011 980 13415
2012 979 15376
2013 1156 17702
2014 1218 19820
2015 1352 21601
2016 1369 23735
2017 1451 25448
2018 1583 29343
2019 1791 33918
2020 2064 41626
2021 2292 52018
2022 2082 55142
2023 2120 56963
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Alcala 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 Tuition Cost (per year)
Bachelor's Degree €1,500 - €2,500
Master's Degree €2,000 - €3,500
PhD Program €3,000 - €5,000

The University of Alcala has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 University of Alcala.

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 Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Título de Graduado Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, English, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Spanish
Máster Universitario Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, English, Health Sciences, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Spanish
Doctor Architecture, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Pharmacy, Public Health

University of Alcala alumni

  1. Javier Ortega Smith-Molina

    Javier Ortega Smith-Molina
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1968-.. (age 56)
    Enrolled in the University of Alcala
    Graduated with licentiate degree in law
    Occupations
    military personnelpoliticianlawyer
    Biography

    Francisco Javier Ortega Smith-Molina is a Spanish lawyer and politician. He served as Secretary-General of Vox between 2014 and 2022, making him the second most prominent person in the party after its president Santiago Abascal. He serves as a member of both the Congress of Deputies and the Madrid City Council since 2019.

  2. Tirso de Molina

    Tirso de Molina
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1570-1649 (aged 79)
    Occupations
    poetplaywrighthistorianwriter
    Biography

    Gabriel Téllez, also known as Tirso de Molina, was a Spanish Baroque dramatist, poet, and Roman Catholic monk. He is primarily known for writing The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest, the play from which the character Don Juan originates. His work also includes female protagonists and the exploration of sexual issues.

  3. Rafael Hernando Fraile

    Rafael Hernando Fraile
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1961-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Rafael Antonio Hernando Fraile is a Spanish attorney and politician who represents Almería Province in the Spanish Congress of Deputies. He was the spokesperson of the People's Party in Congress between 2014 and 2018. He has also been the President of New Generations.

  4. Mateo Alemán

    Mateo Alemán
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1547-1614 (aged 67)
    Occupations
    novelistwriter
    Biography

    Mateo Alemán y del Nero was a Spanish novelist and writer.

All 21 notable alumni

University of Alcala faculties and divisions

Centre : Cooperation and Development Studies Development Studies
Centre : European Business Studies Business Administration, European Studies
Centre : Foreign Languages Modern Languages
Centre : Hispano-American Industrial Relations Labour and Industrial Relations
Centre : Historical Studies History
Faculty : Biology, Environmental Studies and Chemistry Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Molecular Biology
Faculty : Economics, Business Administration and Tourism Business Administration, Economics, Tourism
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Sports
Faculty : Pharmacy Pharmacy
Faculty : Philosophy and Letters Arts and Humanities, Documentation Techniques, English, Geography, History, Pedagogy, Philology, Philosophy, Spanish
Institute : Business Management and Administration Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Management
Institute : Latin American Studies Latin American Studies
Institute : North American Studies American Studies
School : Architecture and Geodesy Architecture
School : Polytechnic Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering

General information

Alternative names UAH
University of Alcalá
Universidad de Alcalá
Founded 1499
Accreditation Ministry of Universities
Colors blue, white

Location and contacts

Address Plaza San Diego, s/n
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28801
Spain
City population 197,000

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