Hello everyone! For those of you who have just arrived in Spain or are preparing to apply to universities, have you ever felt the frustration of endlessly searching for official university websites? It can be tough to find the right portal amidst a sea of agency sites and outdated links. To help out fellow students, I’ve taken the time to compile a list of official websites for major Spanish universities, including insights on official master’s degrees in Spain. Hopefully, this saves you some time and energy so you can focus on preparing your application materials!
This list primarily covers some of the most popular public and private universities. You can focus on the ones that match your field of study and preferred city. The official website is always the most reliable source of information for everything from program offerings and admission requirements to deadlines and contact details.
Main Public University Official Websites
Complutense University of Madrid : https://www.ucm.es/
University of Barcelona : https://www.ub.edu/
Autonomous University of Barcelona : https://www.uab.cat/
Autonomous University of Madrid : https://www.uam.es/
University of Granada : https://www.ugr.es/
University of Salamanca : https://www.usal.es/
University of Valencia : https://www.uv.es/
To give you a clearer picture, I’ve created a simple table listing some of the most frequently applied-to universities and their locations.
| University Name (English) | University Name (Spanish) | City |
|---|
| Complutense University of Madrid | UCM | Madrid |
| University of Barcelona | UB | Barcelona |
| Polytechnic University of Valencia | UPV | Valencia |
| University of Seville | US | Seville |
| Pompeu Fabra University | UPF | Barcelona |
Renowned Private Universities and Business Schools
In addition to public universities, Spain also boasts excellent private universities and business schools, especially in fields like business and design, though they aren’t the same as international schools within Spanish universities. Keep in mind that their tuition fees are generally higher, and they often have separate application systems.
University of Navarra : https://www.unav.edu/
IE University : https://www.ie.edu/university/
ESADE Business School: https://www.esade.edu/
Important Tip: Business school applications typically require more extensive materials, such as letters of recommendation, GMAT/GRE scores, and interviews. Be sure to thoroughly research the requirements on their official websites well in advance to be fully prepared.
This list is by no means exhaustive, as Spain has many other great universities. Feel free to add links in the comments for universities you’ve applied to or know about, including any insights on the rankings of international schools in Spain, to help us build a comprehensive ‘yellow pages’ for Spanish university applications! We also welcome senior students who have successfully been admitted to share their application experiences and any pitfalls to avoid, offering valuable advice for future applicants!
