Private Universities in Spain (2026): All 49 Registered Universities
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Spain has 49 private universities in the official RUCT register as of October 2026, all listed below in alphabetical order, not ranked. Each one sets its own fees and runs its own admissions, so this page shows no prices: check the current fee and intake with the university itself.
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Which Private Universities Are Registered in Spain?
The RUCT (Registro de Universidades, Centros y Titulos) is Spain's official university register. It lists 49 private and 50 public universities, 99 in total. IE Universidad and IE Universidad Madrid, and UAX and UAX Mare Nostrum, are separate RUCT entries, so each appears as its own row. A name links to the official site only where the research captured it. See the public universities in Spain for the other 50.
| University | City | Registry |
|---|---|---|
| CUNEF UniversidadRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Madrid | RUCT |
| ESIC UniversidadRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Pozuelo de Alarcón | RUCT |
| IE UniversidadRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Segovia/Madrid | RUCT |
| IE Universidad MadridRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Madrid | RUCT |
| Mondragón UnibertsitateaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Mondragón | RUCT |
| Universidad a Distancia de MadridRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Collado Villalba | RUCT |
| Universidad Alfonso X El SabioRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Villanueva de la Cañada | RUCT |
| Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio Mare NostrumRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Málaga | RUCT |
| Universidad Antonio de NebrijaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Madrid | RUCT |
| Universidad Camilo José CelaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Villanueva de la Cañada | RUCT |
| Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEURegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Moncada | RUCT |
| Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente MártirRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Valencia | RUCT |
| Universidad Católica San AntonioRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Murcia | RUCT |
| Universidad Católica Santa Teresa de Jesús de ÁvilaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Ávila | RUCT |
| Universidad CEU Fernando IIIRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Bormujos | RUCT |
| Universidad de DeustoRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Bilbao | RUCT |
| Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología (UDIT)Registry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Madrid | RUCT |
| Universidad de las HespéridesRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Las Palmas | RUCT |
| Universidad de MallorcaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Palma | RUCT |
| Universidad de NavarraRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Pamplona | RUCT |
| Universidad de Vic-Universidad Central de CatalunyaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Vic/Manresa | RUCT |
| Universidad del Atlántico MedioRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Las Palmas | RUCT |
| Universidad EuneizRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Vitoria-Gasteiz | RUCT |
| Universidad Europea de AndalucíaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Málaga | RUCT |
| Universidad Europea de CanariasRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | La Orotava | RUCT |
| Universidad Europea de MadridRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Villaviciosa de Odón | RUCT |
| Universidad Europea de ValenciaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Valencia | RUCT |
| Universidad Europea del AtlánticoRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Santander | RUCT |
| Universidad Europea Miguel de CervantesRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Valladolid | RUCT |
| Universidad Fernando Pessoa-Canarias (UFP-C)Registry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Santa María de Guía | RUCT |
| Universidad Francisco de VitoriaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Pozuelo de Alarcón | RUCT |
| Universidad Intercontinental de la EmpresaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Santiago de Compostela | RUCT |
| Universidad Internacional de la EmpresaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Madrid | RUCT |
| Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)Registry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Logroño | RUCT |
| Universidad Internacional Isabel I de CastillaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Burgos | RUCT |
| Universidad Internacional para el Desarrollo (UNINDE)Registry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Not captured | RUCT |
| Universidad Internacional VillanuevaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Madrid | RUCT |
| Universidad Loyola AndalucíaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Dos Hermanas/Córdoba/Granada | RUCT |
| Universidad Pontificia ComillasRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Madrid | RUCT |
| Universidad Pontificia de SalamancaRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Salamanca | RUCT |
| Universidad Ramón LlullRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Barcelona | RUCT |
| Universidad San JorgeRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Villanueva de Gállego | RUCT |
| Universidad San Pablo-CEURegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Madrid | RUCT |
| Universidad Tecnológica Atlántico-Mediterráneo (UTAMED)Registry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Málaga | RUCT |
| Universidad Tecnológica de las Islas CanariasRegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Canary Islands | RUCT |
| Universitat Abat Oliba CEURegistry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Barcelona | RUCT |
| Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC)Registry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Barcelona | RUCT |
| Universitat Internacional Valenciana (VIU)Registry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Valencia | RUCT |
| Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Registry entry only; verify current teaching activity and intakes | Barcelona (distance) | RUCT |
How the count was built: The RUCT private list returns 51 raw records; 2 are pseudo-entries, leaving 49. IE Universidad and IE Universidad Madrid, and UAX and UAX Mare Nostrum, are separate RUCT entries. San Damaso (ecclesiastical) and Saint Louis University Madrid are not in this count.
49 of 49 rows are marked as a registry entry only: the research confirmed the RUCT record, not current teaching or open intakes.
How Much Do Private Universities in Spain Cost?
Private tuition in Spain is set by each institution and programme. There is no national tariff, and this page deliberately publishes no generic private fee range: a range is not a quote for any degree. Ask each university for its current fee document for the exact programme and academic year.
Public universities work differently: they charge a regional per-ECTS public price. The official regional means are on the universities in Spain hub.
How Do You Apply to a Spanish Private University?
Admissions are institution-specific: each private university sets its own credential requirements, tests or interviews and rolling or intake deadlines. "No nota de corte" (no published cut-off mark) does not mean automatic admission.
Language requirements are set per programme. B2 is a common request, not a national rule; accepted IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, DELE and SIELE scores must be checked per programme.
Public universities use a different route for foreign school credentials: see UNEDasiss: facts. For the student funds you must prove, see the Spain visa routes.
How Do You Check a Newer Private University?
| # | Situation | Best answer | Runner-up | Why | Ruled out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | Newest private RUCT institution | Verify RUCT status + current degree teaching + fees before applying | Established private alternative | Registry entry alone does not prove intake availability | Using UNKNOWN price or English count in advertising |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private universities are there in Spain?
Spain's official university register (RUCT) lists 49 private universities as of October 2026, alongside 50 public ones. The RUCT private list returns 51 raw records; 2 are pseudo-entries, leaving 49. IE Universidad and IE Universidad Madrid, and UAX and UAX Mare Nostrum, are separate RUCT entries. San Damaso (ecclesiastical) and Saint Louis University Madrid are not in this count.
How much do private universities in Spain cost?
Each Spanish private university sets its own fees per institution and programme, and there is no national tariff. This page does not publish a generic price range, because no range would be a quote for any degree. Ask the university for its current fee document for the exact programme and year.
Does "no nota de corte" mean automatic admission to a Spanish private university?
No. Private universities in Spain run institution-specific admissions: they set their own credential requirements, tests or interviews and rolling or intake deadlines. A programme without a published cut-off mark (nota de corte) can still refuse an application.
Does a RUCT entry prove a Spanish private university is taking students?
No. A registry entry alone does not prove that a degree is currently taught or that an intake is open. Before applying, check the university's RUCT status, that the degree is being taught this year and the current fees.
Sources
- RUCT: private university list (accessed 2026-10-25)
- RUCT (Registro de Universidades, Centros y Titulos) (accessed 2026-10-25)
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- Published: all 49 RUCT-registered private universities in Spain
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RUCT: Facts
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