University of the Basque Country: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #361 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #148 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #9 of 75 | In Spain |
| #1 of 2 | In Bilbao |
| #64 of 1,009 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 209 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 63,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ehu.eus
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Enrollment | 63,000 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of the Basque Country 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 the Basque Country is a world-class research university with 82,130 scientific papers published and 1,863,791 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Medicine.
University of the Basque Country majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 480 | 1657 |
| 1994 | 457 | 1972 |
| 1995 | 534 | 2412 |
| 1996 | 726 | 2930 |
| 1997 | 755 | 3423 |
| 1998 | 778 | 4051 |
| 1999 | 866 | 5087 |
| 2000 | 872 | 6073 |
| 2001 | 923 | 6964 |
| 2002 | 1065 | 8746 |
| 2003 | 1184 | 10868 |
| 2004 | 1209 | 12444 |
| 2005 | 1308 | 15218 |
| 2006 | 1468 | 17724 |
| 2007 | 1482 | 20894 |
| 2008 | 1749 | 24578 |
| 2009 | 1915 | 27728 |
| 2010 | 2279 | 32402 |
| 2011 | 2587 | 38713 |
| 2012 | 2859 | 44730 |
| 2013 | 3114 | 52372 |
| 2014 | 3402 | 61636 |
| 2015 | 3697 | 69651 |
| 2016 | 3784 | 77700 |
| 2017 | 4001 | 89356 |
| 2018 | 4349 | 100739 |
| 2019 | 4476 | 115859 |
| 2020 | 5087 | 144132 |
| 2021 | 5139 | 168734 |
| 2022 | 5037 | 169604 |
| 2023 | 5192 | 184097 |
| 2024 | 4322 | 186723 |
| 2025 | 2970 | 171736 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Basque Country 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 | EU Students | Non-EU Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €1,200 per year | €4,500 per year |
| Master's Degree | €1,500 per year | €6,000 per year |
| PhD Program | €2,000 per year | €6,000 per year |
All costs are in Euros (€).
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 the Basque Country.
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 |
University of the Basque Country alumni
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Itziar Ituño
- Occupations
- actorsinger
- Biography
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Itziar Ituño Martínez is a Spanish actress, who performs in Basque language as well as in Spanish. She is best known for her role as Inspector Raquel Murillo in the television series Money Heist.
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Amaia Montero
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
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Amaia Montero Saldías is a Spanish singer and songwriter mainly known as the lead vocalist of the Spanish pop-band La Oreja de Van Gogh from 1996 to 2007, and 2025 onwards.
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Miguel Ángel Revilla
- Enrolled in the University of the Basque Country
- Graduated with licentiate in economics and business science
- Graduated with diplomatura in economics of banking
- Occupations
- economistpoliticianbank teller
- Biography
-
Miguel Ángel Revilla Roiz is a Spanish politician, economist and bank employee. He served as 7th President of Cantabria from 2003 to 2011 and as the 9th president from 2015 to 2023, making him the longest serving holder of the office. He also served as the 5th Vice President of Cantabria from 1995 to 2003 and regional Minister of Public Works, Housing and Urbanism in the same period. Despite developing his political career at the regional level, he is very well known in national politics.
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Jorge Fernández Madinabeitia
- Occupations
- television presentermodelbasketball playerpresenteractor
- Biography
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Jorge Fernández Madinabeitia is a Spanish TV presenter, model, actor and basketball player from the Basque Country. He is best known for hosting La ruleta de la suerte, the Spanish version of Wheel of Fortune, since 2006.
General information
| Alternative names | UPV Universidad del País Vasco Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea |
|---|---|
| Motto | Eman ta zabal zazu |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bilbao Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 351,000 |
| Phone | +34 946013030 |
| Fax | +34 944647446 |