Guide · updated September 2026
Best Universities in Spain
We compared 19 universities in Spain — typical tuition is ₹7.96 L a year.
Universities19
Typical tuition₹7.96 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹84K – ₹5.58 Crlowest course fee
Cities6
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 19 — Best Universities in Spain
Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank come first (0 of the 19 here have one), then the rest by number of courses offered.
Berlin School of Business & Innovation, Barcelona Campus
Barcelona, Spain
from ₹15.65 L/yrTuition
1Courses
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompeu Fabra University | Barcelona | — | ₹6.36 L | 9 |
| University of Barcelona | Barcelona | — | ₹3.53 L | 8 |
| Polytechnic University of Catalonia | Barcelona | — | ₹5.97 L | 3 |
| Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | Madrid | — | ₹7.96 L | 3 |
| University Rovira i Virgil | Tarragona | — | — | 3 |
| EU Business School - Barcelona | Barcelona | — | ₹14.93 L | 2 |
| Autonomous University of Barcelona | Barcelona | — | ₹21.57 L | 1 |
| Barcelona School of Economics | Barcelona | — | ₹18.25 L | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Spain?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are Pompeu Fabra University, University of Barcelona, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, University Rovira i Virgil. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in Spain?
Across 15 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹7.96 L a year, ranging from ₹84K to ₹5.58 Cr. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in Spain?
University of Granada has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹84K a year.
How many universities are covered?
19 universities match this guide; the top 19 are shown.
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