Top Spain Universities

Speaking of overall ranking of Spain universities, the leaders, as always, continue to be public universities. However, private universities are not far behind in the race for supremacy either. For example, the private University of Navarra was ranked eighth in the overall university rankings which is directly on par with the Polytechnic of Catalunya.

El Mundo 2021 ranked Madrid University Complutense de Madrid in the top ten, followed by Autònoma de Barcelona and Universidad de Barcelona, with Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in third place. This means nothing since the leading Spain universities have by definition more “grado” (undergraduate) programs so it is not surprising that their programs are more likely to be ranked.

THE BEST UNIVERSITIES IN SPAIN 

 

 

THE BEST BA DEGREES AT SPAIN UNIVERSITIES  

According to El Mundo 2021

The 50 most popular majors (or specializations) were considered in order to compile a ranking table of the fields of study. The ranking system therefore includes both public and private universities in Spain. If you have not found a major you are interested in, contact us and we will tell you which university is considered the best in your area of interest.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

A) Interviews with teachers

Teacher interviews comprise 40% of the final grade. In a voluntary anonymous sample survey, teachers give their opinion on which universities in Spain have the best specializations, what the strengths and weaknesses are of each institution and summarize the main research areas of the university in which they are involved.

 

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B) Objective data from the university makes up about 50% of the final grade. The vast majority of Spain universities provide the data listed below. Otherwise, a general study of the data is conducted by examining their own data which are publicly available university documents.

UNIVERSITY DEMAND 

1. the total number of students enrolled in the department and in each course gives an indication of the size of the institution and how in demand that university.
2. The passing grades of the previous year and the number of spots available for the coming year.

STAFF COMPOSITION 

3. The ratio of students to teaching staff.
4. The average expenditure per student enrolled helps to determine budget costs and investments.

MATERIAL RESOURCES 

5. Classroom capacity to the number of students – degree of cleanliess of classrooms and total of student occupancy
6. Capacity of laboratories to the number of students refers to necessary equipment and space for hands on classes
7. Capacity of libraries to the number of students – offer per student
8. Number of resources and books available in student library
9. Capacity of computers available for classes to the number of students – introduction of new technology in various majors

10. Student access to the internet – many Spain universities offer wireless internet connection campus wide.

STUDY PLAN  

11. Total number of Credits and curriculum structure – reflects the composition, structure and duration of the required courses
12. Ratio of Theory to Practicum Credits – the importance of practical training for future placement of the graduate into the work force
13. Presence of elective subjects in the curriculum – allows for a variety of experiences and courses to put on students resume’s from the same graduating class
14. Work placement – the mandatory acquisition and application of practical knowledge complements and enriches the education received
15. Teaching – the programs methodology and its importance as well as it adaptation to the new parameters of EHEA; the student’s opportunities to evaluate the teachers

RESULTS    

16. Percentage of drop outs – this criterion measures the failure of a particular major  Percentage of graduates – determines the percentage of graduates in relation to those enrolled in the first year
17. Average duration of education – allows analysis of the effectiveness of an institution in terms of graduating students
18. Percentage of teachers participating in research activities – shows the interest and participation of teachers in the activities of their respective department
19. Doctoral graduates – measures the percentage of doctoral theses defended per year in relation to those enrolled in Ph.D. studies.

CONTEXT INFORMATION  

20. Number of ongoing studies – this factor shows the scope of the institution’s research activities 22. Number of foreign languages offered / mandatory – proficiency in a second foreign language is very important for today’s graduates, this factor assesses the university’s capacity in this aspect
21. Agreements / programs for study abroad – international agreements facilitate student mobility
22. Price per academic credit – education should be commensurate with its value, especially in the case of private Spain universities
23. European Higher Education Area – how did the process of adaptation take place in the major and what is the commitment to the new model of university education.

1. B) Other indicators

Make up 10% of the final grade. In addition to the information from the University of Spain itself and its faculty, external indicators are also taken into account. Examples would be the university’s position in international rankings, Aneca reports, evaluative memoirs of the institution itself, results of Spanish university reports, etc.

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