University of Leon: Statistics

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#1259 of 14,131 In the World
#463 of 2,785 In Europe
#42 of 75 In Spain
#138 of 2,131 For Veterinary
Top50% For 117 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
unileon.es
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (selectividad)
Academic CalendarOctober to July

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for University of Leon 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 Leon has published 14,430 scientific papers with 306,047 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Engineering, Biochemistry, Geology, and Ecology.

Publications
14,430
Citations
306,047

University of Leon majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
9,227 / 245,913
Environmental Science
7,874 / 197,684
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
7,149 / 119,921
Chemistry
6,611 / 194,760
Medicine
6,082 / 148,882
Genetics
4,977 / 151,482
Engineering
4,781 / 119,045
Biochemistry
4,749 / 147,477
Geology
4,599 / 127,197
Ecology
4,163 / 107,396
Computer Science
4,134 / 91,712
Physics
3,800 / 89,709
Philosophy
3,721 / 43,008
Geography and Cartography
3,553 / 73,654
Paleontology
3,457 / 98,122
Organic Chemistry
3,350 / 104,570
Botany
2,847 / 71,385
Pathology
2,777 / 68,873
Political Science
2,572 / 35,987
Mathematics
2,357 / 50,005
Sociology
2,345 / 46,062
Psychology
2,310 / 47,837
History
2,120 / 45,371
Quantum and Particle physics
2,069 / 45,510
Law
2,024 / 34,157
Archaeology
1,977 / 43,691
Statistics
1,958 / 43,026
Business
1,848 / 32,759
Materials Science
1,599 / 40,211
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,525 / 25,763
Microbiology
1,477 / 48,903
Agricultural Science
1,422 / 38,037
Nutrition and Food Science
1,415 / 46,157
Immunology
1,382 / 39,344
Public Health
1,211 / 28,712
Demography
1,176 / 27,439
Economics
1,166 / 20,751
Machine Learning
1,129 / 25,433
Anatomy and Physiology
1,095 / 26,871
Animal Science
1,027 / 28,214

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 90 522
1993 102 456
1994 107 530
1995 131 736
1996 134 753
1997 125 755
1998 153 925
1999 156 1117
2000 138 1097
2001 158 1282
2002 176 1404
2003 209 1734
2004 250 2167
2005 282 2625
2006 317 3210
2007 320 3912
2008 331 4564
2009 380 5540
2010 399 6536
2011 467 7800
2012 535 9110
2013 548 9714
2014 591 11430
2015 570 11655
2016 504 12426
2017 606 13645
2018 728 15335
2019 740 18583
2020 941 24214
2021 1014 29750
2022 912 31316
2023 947 32880
2024 789 32330
Academic rankings

Tuition

Local studetns 300-721per annum (EUR)

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 Leon.

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 Art History, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, English, Health Sciences, History, Law, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Spanish, Teacher Training, Veterinary Science
Máster Universitario Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Food Science, Health Sciences, Management, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Spanish, Sports, Veterinary Science
Doctor Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Ecology, Economics, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Food Science, Health Sciences, Law, Molecular Biology, Physical Education, Production Engineering, Sports, Veterinary Science

University of Leon alumni

  1. Sara García Alonso

    Sara García Alonso
    Years
    1208-..
    Enrolled in the University of Leon
    2007-2012 graduated with licentiate in biotechnology
    2012-2013 graduated with master's degree
    Occupations
    astronautresearchermolecular biologist
    Biography

    Sara García Alonso is a Spanish cancer researcher and reserve ESA astronaut. Since 2019, she has been a postdoctoral researcher at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre. In 2022, she was chosen as a reserve astronaut in the European Astronaut Corps.

  2. José Antonio Alonso

    José Antonio Alonso
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1960-2017 (aged 57)
    Occupations
    judgepoliticianjuristlawyer
    Biography

    José Antonio Alonso Suárez was a Spanish judge and politician, member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He was member of the Spanish Cabinet from 2004 to 2008.

  3. Sonsoles Espinosa Díaz

    Sonsoles Espinosa Díaz
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1961-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    music educatormusic teacher
    Biography

    Sonsoles Espinosa Díaz is a Spanish classical singer and music teacher. She is married to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, former President of the Government (Presidente del Gobierno.

  4. Andrea Fernández Benéitez

    Andrea Fernández Benéitez
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1992-.. (age 33)
    Enrolled in the University of Leon
    2010-2014 graduated with bachelor's degree in law
    2015-2017 graduated with Master’s Degree in Law and Legal Practice
    In 2018 graduated with doctorate in philosophy of law
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Andrea Fernández Benéitez is a Spanish lawyer and politician, member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). She is a member of the Congress of Deputies and the Secretary of Equality of the PSOE.

All 11 notable alumni

University of Leon faculties and divisions

Faculty : Biological and Environmental Sciences Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Studies
Faculty : Economics and Business Administration Business Administration, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Marketing
Faculty : Education Music Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Special Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Labour Studies Human Resources, Labour and Industrial Relations, Labour Law
Faculty : Law Law, Public Administration
Faculty : Philosophy and Letters Art History, Arts and Humanities, English, Geography, History, Library Science, Linguistics, Philology, Philosophy
Faculty : Physical Education and Sports Physical Education, Sports
Faculty : Veterinary Science Animal Husbandry, Food Technology, Veterinary Science
Institute : Animal Science Animal Husbandry
Institute : Automation and Manufacturing Electronics and Automation, Production Engineering
Institute : Biotechnology Biotechnology
Institute : Environment, Natural Resources and Biodiversity Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources
Institute : Food Science Food Science, Food Technology
Institute : Humanism and the Classical Tradition Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages
Institute : Medieval Studies Medieval Studies
Institute : Oenology and Vine Oenology
School : Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Engineering, Horticulture
School : Agricultural Engineering Food Technology, Forestry
School : Health Sciences Nursing, Physical Therapy
School : Health Sciences Nursing
School : Industrial Engineering and Computer Science Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering
School : Mining Engineering Mining Engineering
School : Mining Engineering Mining Engineering
School : Social Work Social Work

General information

Alternative names UNILEON
University of León
Universidad de León
Founded 1979
Accreditation Ministry of Universities
Motto Universitas legionensis
Colors red, green

Location and contacts

Address Avenida de la Facultad, 25
León, 24071
Spain
City population 452,000

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