University of Alcala: Statistics

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#696 of 14,131 In the World
#291 of 2,785 In Europe
#23 of 75 In Spain
#146 of 1,118 For Landscape Architecture
Top50% For 176 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 37,350 scientific papers published and 734,704 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Biochemistry.

Publications
37,350
Citations
734,704

University of Alcala majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
19,212 / 505,112
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
17,522 / 283,538
Medicine
15,484 / 367,526
Engineering
14,388 / 334,697
Chemistry
14,231 / 388,494
Physics
13,137 / 306,415
Environmental Science
12,999 / 325,578
Computer Science
12,351 / 276,311
Philosophy
10,274 / 102,649
Biochemistry
9,348 / 266,617
Genetics
8,868 / 234,005
Quantum and Particle physics
8,051 / 183,270
Geography and Cartography
8,014 / 200,867
Organic Chemistry
7,338 / 193,820
Psychology
7,193 / 157,945
Geology
6,955 / 199,443
Pathology
6,944 / 196,015
Political Science
6,491 / 86,255
Ecology
6,165 / 197,639
Mathematics
6,121 / 131,408
Materials Science
5,748 / 138,976
Sociology
4,991 / 101,814
Statistics
4,885 / 114,667
Law
4,755 / 81,386
History
4,715 / 111,592
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,704 / 95,461
Paleontology
4,263 / 115,709
Archaeology
4,254 / 109,119
Surgery
4,158 / 104,070
Business
4,137 / 74,545
Optical Engineering
4,091 / 98,569
Psychiatry
3,628 / 87,885
Botany
3,237 / 97,089
Immunology
3,058 / 74,234
Economics
2,972 / 56,565
Electrical Engineering
2,910 / 61,789
Neuroscience
2,824 / 65,373
Machine Learning
2,663 / 62,141
Telecommunications
2,632 / 54,037
Linguistics
2,432 / 46,221

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 213 731
1994 253 899
1995 318 1201
1996 349 1408
1997 394 1733
1998 385 2075
1999 385 2571
2000 477 3315
2001 481 3665
2002 494 4457
2003 594 4961
2004 514 6131
2005 692 7024
2006 769 8065
2007 911 9915
2008 869 11125
2009 997 12830
2010 994 14181
2011 1111 16495
2012 1110 18747
2013 1268 21391
2014 1369 23914
2015 1498 26261
2016 1422 28938
2017 1579 31654
2018 1658 35945
2019 2017 42162
2020 2339 53398
2021 2513 65798
2022 2367 67510
2023 2475 71886
2024 2162 73269
2025 1394 65627
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. Tirso de Molina

    Tirso de Molina
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1583-1648 (aged 65)
    Occupations
    Catholic priestwriterhistorianplaywrightpoet
    Biography

    Gabriel Téllez, O. de M., also known as Tirso de Molina, was a Spanish Baroque dramatist and poet, as well as a Mercedarian friar, and Catholic priest. 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.

  2. Henar Álvarez

    Henar Álvarez
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1984-.. (age 42)
    Enrolled in the University of Alcala
    Graduated with master's degree in communication
    Occupations
    journalistscreenwriter
    Biography

    Henar Álvarez Díaz is a Spanish scriptwriter and comedian who co-hosts the Cadena SER radio show Buenismo bien. She was a scriptwriter and collaborator on the Movistar+ platform's #0, Las que faltaban.

  3. Rafael Hernando Fraile

    Rafael Hernando Fraile
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1961-.. (age 65)
    Enrolled in the University of Alcala
    1979-1984 graduated with licentiate in law
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    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
    writernovelist
    Biography

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

All 24 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 203,000

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