Academic Index Last updated: June 02, 2026

8 Best Universities in Madrid

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 8 elite institutions across Madrid to determine true academic prominence. By assessing 333.3K research papers and their 7.57M citations, we reveal the most impactful research centers.

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1

Complutense University of Madrid

#2 in Spain #53 in Europe

56% Acceptance

58,390 Enrollment

1508 Founded

2

Autonomous University of Madrid

#6 in Spain #115 in Europe

53% Acceptance

58,390 Enrollment

1968 Founded

3

Technical University of Madrid

#10 in Spain #158 in Europe

53% Acceptance

28,450 Enrollment

1971 Founded

4

Comillas Pontifical University

#49 in Spain #551 in Europe

55% Acceptance

21,253 Enrollment

1890 Founded

5

CEU University of San Pablo

#55 in Spain #662 in Europe

67% Acceptance

11,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

6

Francisco de Vitoria University

#56 in Spain #699 in Europe

71% Acceptance

22,266 Enrollment

1992 Founded

7

Nebrija University

#61 in Spain #786 in Europe

73% Acceptance

21,253 Enrollment

1995 Founded

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International University Menendez Pelayo

#65 in Spain #946 in Europe

76% Acceptance

11,000 Enrollment

1932 Founded