University of Leon: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1278 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #471 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #43 of 75 | In Spain |
| #172 of 1,957 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 108 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- unileon.es
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (selectividad) |
| Academic Calendar | October 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 11,659 scientific papers with 219,390 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Genetics, Biochemistry, Engineering, Geology, and Ecology.
University of Leon majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 70 | 341 |
| 1992 | 70 | 432 |
| 1993 | 88 | 376 |
| 1994 | 90 | 431 |
| 1995 | 96 | 574 |
| 1996 | 110 | 597 |
| 1997 | 92 | 602 |
| 1998 | 116 | 764 |
| 1999 | 111 | 935 |
| 2000 | 108 | 905 |
| 2001 | 130 | 1041 |
| 2002 | 135 | 1103 |
| 2003 | 177 | 1323 |
| 2004 | 213 | 1764 |
| 2005 | 229 | 2070 |
| 2006 | 263 | 2595 |
| 2007 | 279 | 3291 |
| 2008 | 273 | 3552 |
| 2009 | 328 | 4647 |
| 2010 | 314 | 5426 |
| 2011 | 367 | 6328 |
| 2012 | 437 | 7461 |
| 2013 | 452 | 8153 |
| 2014 | 425 | 9148 |
| 2015 | 473 | 9615 |
| 2016 | 440 | 9857 |
| 2017 | 543 | 10869 |
| 2018 | 646 | 12192 |
| 2019 | 691 | 14909 |
| 2020 | 884 | 18800 |
| 2021 | 935 | 22945 |
| 2022 | 826 | 25481 |
| 2023 | 828 | 25217 |
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 |
Notable alumni
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José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
- Occupations
- politicianstatesperson
- Biography
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José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is a Spanish politician and member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He was the Prime Minister of Spain being elected for two terms, in the 2004 and 2008 general elections. On 2 April 2011 he announced he would not stand for re-election in the 2011 general election and left office on 21 December 2011.
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José Antonio Alonso
- Occupations
- lawyerjuristpoliticianjudge
- Biography
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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.
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Sara García Alonso
- Enrolled in the University of Leon
- 2007-2012 graduated with Licentiate in biotechnology
- 2012-2013 graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- researcherastronautmolecular biologist
- Biography
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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.
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Andrea Fernández Benéitez
- 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
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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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.
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Sonsoles Espinosa Díaz
- Occupations
- music teacher
- Biography
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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.
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Juan Carlos Suárez-Quiñones
- Occupations
- politicianjudgejurist
- Biography
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Juan Carlos Suárez-Quiñones is a Spanish politician, jurist and judge. Ángel Ibáñez is a member of the People's Party of Castile and León. Juan Carlos is the current minister of development and the environment of Cortes of Castile and León, in office from 17 July 2019.
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José Venancio López
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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José Venancio López was a prominent Guatemalan jurist and politician, First President of the Supreme Court, president of the Chamber of Representatives and became 2nd President of the State of Guatemala (25 February 1842 to 14 May 1842). After retiring to private life, he was regent of the chair of law at the National and Pontifical University of San Carlos Borromeo.
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Iban García del Blanco
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Iban García del Blanco is a Spanish politician and chess player who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019.
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Mario Amilivia González
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Mario Amilivia is a Spanish politician. He has served as mayor of León, Spain on two occasions: from 1995 to 2003, and from December 2004 to June 2007. He comes from a prominent Leonese family; his grandfather, Antonio Amilivia, was president of the football club Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa in the 1950s, and the local soccer field is named after Antonio Amilivia. Mario Amilivia is married and has two daughters.
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Alejandra Reynoso Sánchez
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Alejandra Noemí Reynoso Sánchez is a Mexican politician from the National Action Party. From 2009 to 2011 she served as Deputy of the LXI Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Guanajuato.
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 |