Excellence endorsed by the best
At Universidad Europea we’re proud to feature in the foremost national and international university rankings, which recognize our commitment to academic excellence, sustainability, internationalization and research.
Our educational model and teaching standards place the university among the most prestigious global benchmarks in higher education.
International rankings such as QS World University Rankings, QS Stars and Times Higher Education (THE) highlight the international renown of Universidad Europea, as well as the quality of its teaching, its impact in the research sphere and its connection with the professional world.
In the top five private universities in Spain
QS World University Rankings
In the 2026 edition the university is, for the first time, positioned among the 1,000 best universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
The university stands out for its ratio of international students and the diversity of its international student base.
Five stars in QS Stars Rating
QS Stars Rating
At Universidad Europea de Madrid,
We are the first private university to obtain five stars in all 10 categories of the QS Stars Rating, an independent global ranking that assesses educational quality, reputation and employability. It is one of the most prestigious references in the academic field.
This score reinforces our commitment to academic excellence and demonstrates the quality of our innovative academic model, one that empowers our students to succeed in meeting the challenges of their professional futures.
Among the best universities in Southern Europe
QS Europe
The QS World University Rankings: Europe places Universidad Europea in position 371 out of 958 European universities, and 81st in Southern Europe. It stands out among the best in Europe for international students.
A genuine commitment to sustainability
QS Sustainability
The QS Sustainability Ranking measures the impact of universities on sustainable development, evaluating their performance in environmental, social and governance aspects. In this ranking, Universidad Europea attained position 1,101–1,150 out of 2001 in the world.
Committed to the Sustainable Development Goals
Times Higher Education Impact
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking measures universities' commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), assessing their impact on society in terms of sustainability, equity and social innovation. Universidad Europea is positioned at 601–800 out of 2,318. We stand out in position 101–200 out of 1,788 for SDG 3, position 401–600 for SDGs 10, 12, 13 and 15, and position 601–800 for SDG 4.
Leading private university in the Community of Madrid
Times Higher Education World University Ranking
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings are among the most renowned global rankings, evaluating universities on key aspects such as teaching, research, knowledge sharing and international outlook. Universidad Europea ranked 1,001–1,200 out of 2,092 universities, placing us in the top five private universities in Spain, and the number one private institution in the Community of Madrid.
In the top three private universities in the Community of Madrid
CyD Madrid
The CYD Ranking evaluates the performance of universities in key indicators, covering areas such as teaching and learning, research, internationalization and contribution to regional development.
In the current edition, Universidad Europea has improved our overall results, achieving 15 high-performance indicators and advancing our ranking nationally.
At a regional level, Universidad Europea is among the top three private universities in the Community of Madrid. Meanwhile, Universidad Europea in Valencia ranks as the second-best private university in the Valencian Community, and our sister institution in the Canary Islands is among the most outstanding in the region.
Top 20 Spanish Universities
Forbes Best Universities
Universidad Europea among the top 20 universities in Spain.
One of the top four private universities in Spain
Forbes Best Universities
Universidad Europea ranks in the top five private universities in Spain, taking fourth place.
Accreditations
Recognition of research excellence
HR Excellence in Research
Recognition by the European Commission, in the area of research, of universities and institutions that have made progress in aligning their HR policies with the principles defined in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. These standards aim to contribute to the development of an attractive European labour market for researchers.
Internal recognition for an excellent workplace
Great Place to Work
The Great Place to Work® organization awards official certification to companies that demonstrate they’re an excellent place to work, according to their own employees’ perception and analysis of the organization’s internal practices.
Recognition of excellence and innovation in management
EFQM
Awarded by Club Excelencia en Gestión, the only European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) partner in Spain.
It recognizes organizations for their excellent, innovative and sustainable management, assessed using the EFQM Model.
Campus committed to physical well-being.
Exercise is Medicine on Campus
In recognition of our commitment to creating a culture of well-being on campus and establishing physical activity as a vital element, as well as our work in building connections with health and fitness professionals to provide a referral system for exercise prescriptions.
Recognition of genuine commitment to sustainable progress
Madrid Excelente
Recognition from the Madrid Foundation for Excellence of our institution’s commitment to the planet, people, progress and their purpose.
European Recognition for Sports and Healthy Companies
International Sports & Healthy Company Certification
The Sports & Healthy Company Certification is an international recognition awarded to organizations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to promoting health, well-being and physical activity among their employees.
Learn more about Universidad Europea
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91.1% of our students find employment within 15 months of completing their studies.
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A long history of commitment to building the future of higher education.
130,000
We have a community of over 130,000 alumni from all over the world.
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Our university network includes students from more than 110 different countries.
