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Public Universities in Spain (2026): All 50 Registered Universities

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Updated: October 2026 | Found helpful by 5 others

Spain has 50 public universities in the official RUCT register as of October 2026, all listed below in alphabetical order, not ranked. Public tuition is a per-ECTS price set by each autonomous community: official 2024-25 mean first-enrolment bachelor prices ran from EUR 11.95 per ECTS in Galicia to EUR 19.29 in Navarra.

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Which Public Universities Are Registered in Spain?

The RUCT (Registro de Universidades, Centros y Titulos) is Spain's official university register. It lists 50 public and 49 private universities, 99 in total. A name links to the official site only where the research captured it; every row links to the RUCT register. See the private universities in Spain for the other 49.

RUCT register, accessed 25 October 2026. Alphabetical order, not a ranking.
UniversityCityRegistry
UNEDMadrid (distance, national)RUCT
Universidad Autónoma de MadridMadridRUCT
Universidad Carlos III de MadridGetafe/Leganés (Madrid)RUCT
Universidad Complutense de MadridMadridRUCT
Universidad de AlcaláAlcalá de HenaresRUCT
Universidad de AlicanteSan Vicente del RaspeigRUCT
Universidad de AlmeríaAlmeríaRUCT
Universidad de BurgosBurgosRUCT
Universidad de CádizCádizRUCT
Universidad de CantabriaSantanderRUCT
Universidad de Castilla-La ManchaCiudad RealRUCT
Universidad de CórdobaCórdobaRUCT
Universidad de ExtremaduraBadajozRUCT
Universidad de GranadaGranadaRUCT
Universidad de HuelvaHuelvaRUCT
Universidad de JaénJaénRUCT
Universidad de La LagunaLa Laguna (Tenerife)RUCT
Universidad de La RiojaLogroñoRUCT
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran CanariaLas PalmasRUCT
Universidad de LeónLeónRUCT
Universidad de MálagaMálagaRUCT
Universidad de MurciaMurciaRUCT
Universidad de OviedoOviedoRUCT
Universidad de SalamancaSalamancaRUCT
Universidad de SevillaSevillaRUCT
Universidad de ValladolidValladolidRUCT
Universidad de ZaragozaZaragozaRUCT
Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko UnibertsitateaLeioa (Bilbao/Donostia/Vitoria)RUCT
Universidad Internacional de AndalucíaSevilla (multi-campus)RUCT
Universidad Internacional Menéndez PelayoSantander (multi)RUCT
Universidad Miguel HernándezElcheRUCT
Universidad Pablo de OlavideSevillaRUCT
Universidad Politécnica de CartagenaCartagenaRUCT
Universidad Politécnica de MadridMadridRUCT
Universidad Pública de NavarraPamplonaRUCT
Universidad Rey Juan CarlosMóstoles (Madrid)RUCT
Universidade da CoruñaA CoruñaRUCT
Universidade de Santiago de CompostelaSantiagoRUCT
Universidade de VigoVigoRUCT
Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBellaterra (Barcelona)RUCT
Universitat de BarcelonaBarcelonaRUCT
Universitat de GironaGironaRUCT
Universitat de les Illes BalearsPalmaRUCT
Universitat de LleidaLleidaRUCT
Universitat de ValènciaValènciaRUCT
Universitat Jaume ICastellónRUCT
Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaBarcelonaRUCT
Universitat Politècnica de ValènciaValènciaRUCT
Universitat Pompeu FabraBarcelonaRUCT
Universitat Rovira i VirgiliTarragonaRUCT

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.

How Is Public University Tuition Priced in Spain?

Public tuition is a per-ECTS public price (precio publico) set by each autonomous community, varying by degree group, first or repeat enrolment and sometimes non-EU status. Private tuition is set by each institution. There is no national per-semester tariff.

  • Lowest regional mean: EUR 11.95 per ECTS in Galicia, about EUR 717 for 60 credits (2024-25, first-enrolment bachelor).
  • Highest regional mean: EUR 19.29 per ECTS in Navarra, about EUR 1,157.40 for 60 credits (2024-25, first-enrolment bachelor).
  • A later official example: Castilla y Leon set 2025-26 first-enrolment bachelor prices at EUR 13 to EUR 21.60 per ECTS; repeat enrolments cost more.

These are official means, not quotes for any degree or university. 2026-27 regional decrees were not captured. The full regional table is on the universities in Spain hub.

Illustration of a graduation cap, a book, and a university building, for studying at Spanish universities.
Cap, book, campus: studying in Spain.

How Do You Apply to a Spanish Public University?

Public universities: Spanish qualifications use the EBAU/EvAU and regional preinscripcion; many foreign school credentials go through UNEDasiss, possibly with PCE subject tests. Private universities run their own admissions.

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.

Exact 2026-27 admission dates depend on each call. See UNEDasiss: facts for the credential service, and the Spain visa routes for the student funds you must prove.

Which Option Fits Fully Online Study?

Worked scenario, October 2026. No university paid for inclusion.
#SituationBest answerRunner-upWhyRuled out
C10Fully online studyUNED or UOC after language/format checkUNIR/VIU/UDIMA after programme checkEstablished distance formatsAssuming online study grants residence: not automatic

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public universities are there in Spain?

Spain's official university register (RUCT) lists 50 public universities, alongside 49 private ones (99 in total), as of October 2026. Every public university is listed on this page in alphabetical order.

How much does a public university in Spain cost?

Spanish public universities charge a public price per ECTS credit set by each autonomous community. The official 2024-25 mean first-enrolment bachelor prices ranged from EUR 11.95 per ECTS in Galicia (about EUR 717 for 60 credits) to EUR 19.29 in Navarra (about EUR 1,157.40). These are regional means, not a quote for any degree: prices also vary by degree group, repeat enrolment and sometimes non-EU status.

Do I need UNEDasiss to apply to a Spanish public university?

Many foreign school credentials go through UNEDasiss, possibly with PCE subject tests, before regional preinscripcion. Whether you need it, and whether the EBAU/EvAU applies, depends on your credential, so check the UNEDasiss rules for your qualification and the admission call of your region.

Is this list of Spanish public universities a ranking?

No. The universities are listed alphabetically by their local name exactly as registered in the RUCT. No university paid for inclusion, and the order says nothing about quality, cost or English-taught provision.

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  • Published: all 50 RUCT-registered public universities in Spain