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Results of Universidad CEU San Pablo in the main university rankings

The main national and international rankings recognize the quality of the degrees offered by Universidad CEU San Pablo, highlighting our excellence in teaching, research, and employability. These results endorse the academic prestige of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and show why studying at CEU boosts your professional development and opens real opportunities in the job market.

Our Impact on International Rankings
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QS Stars University Ratings
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2025 - 2030
In all evaluated categories

CEU Universities have been awarded the highest distinction of 5 stars in all QS Stars categories, one of the leading international university quality assessment systems.

This accreditation recognises excellence in the key areas of university activity: teaching, facilities, programme strength (UCH Veterinary Medicine), employability, internationalisation, governance, social impact, diversity, equality and inclusion, and academic development.

Achieving the highest rating in each of these areas reflects CEU Universities’ commitment to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, while endorsing the quality of its educational project in an international context.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
QS World University Rankings
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2023 - 2027
7th place among public and private universities in Spain
🌎 348th place out of 1,051 universities worldwide

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, CEU Universities strengthened its international positioning, standing out particularly in the student international diversity indicator, where it achieved 348th place worldwide and 7th position among Spanish universities.

This result validates the institution’s strategic commitment to internationalisation and reflects its ability to attract students from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

International diversity is one of CEU’s key strengths and helps create a global academic environment.

QS World University Rankings by Subject - Medicina CEU
QS World University Rankings by Subject
2026 - Medicine
3rd private university in Spain
🌎 765th place worldwide

QS World University Rankings by Subject included CEU Universities in the Medicine field, where it achieved 765th place worldwide.

In Spain, the institution ranked as the 3rd best-positioned private university in this discipline, strengthening the visibility and recognition of its programmes in the field of Health Sciences.

This result demonstrates the consolidation of the Medicine academic project and CEU’s commitment to high-quality education aimed at addressing current and future healthcare challenges.

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QS Europe University Rankings
2026
420ᵗʰ place out of 1,000 European universities

In the 2026 edition of the QS Europe University Rankings, CEU Universities achieved one of the most significant improvements recorded both in Spain and internationally, climbing 65 positions to reach 420th place among nearly 1,000 European universities and ranking 96th in Southern Europe.

This progress reflects the strengthening of the institution’s academic and research quality and its advancement in strategic areas such as academic reputation, internationalisation and employability.

It also highlights the consolidation of an educational model focused on excellence and the comprehensive development of professionals capable of generating a positive impact on society.

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QS World University Rankings Sustainability
2026
28ᵗʰ Spanish university for Environmental Education
🌍 Top 700 worldwide for Equality

CEU Universities obtuvo resultados destacados en diferentes ámbitos relacionados con el impacto social, la sostenibilidad y el buen gobierno.

A nivel mundial, sus mejores posiciones se registraron en los indicadores de Igualdad (694), Impacto de la Educación (796) y Salud y Bienestar (886), en una clasificación que evalúa a +2.000 universidades de todo el mundo.

En el ámbito nacional, entre las 58 universidades españolas clasificadas, la institución alcanzó sus mejores resultados en Educación Ambiental (28º posición) y Sostenibilidad Ambiental (30º posición), destacando también en los indicadores de Transferencia de Conocimiento (33º), Empleabilidad (34º) y Buen Gobierno (35º).

WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING - TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION (THE)
Times Higher Education (THE) - World University Rankings
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2026
8th place among Spanish universities
🌎 921ˢᵗ place worldwide
⭐ Previous editions: 2022

In the 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR 2026), CEU Universities achieved its best results in the indicators related to its international dimension.

In particular, it reached 921st place worldwide in International Outlook and ranked 8th among Spanish universities for its international student population.

These results reflect the successful consolidation of CEU’s internationalisation strategy, as well as its ability to attract talent from diverse backgrounds and provide an academic experience within a global and multicultural university environment.

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Times Higher Education (THE) - Sustainability Impact Ratings
2026
1st place Spanish universities
🌎 25th place out of 1,254 universities worldwide - Good Health and Well-being
⭐ Previous editions: 2025 - 2023 - 2022

The most outstanding result of the academic year came in the 2026 edition of the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, where CEU Universities ranked 25th among 1,254 universities worldwide in the Health and Well-being category, while also becoming the number one university in Spain in this field.

This international recognition highlights a university model centred on people and committed to promoting health, protecting life, fostering holistic well-being and serving society.

It also reflects the coherence between CEU’s academic, research and institutional activities and the principles of its Christian humanist mission.

EL ECONOMISTA
El Economista
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2021
2nd place in innovation in Ibero-America

Universidad CEU San Pablo has placed 2nd in the ranking published by El Economista for the most innovative centres in the Ibero-American world. This ranking analyses more than 100 educational institutions in Ibero-America. Out of these, 40 universities and business schools have ranked. CEU rose one position in 2021 compared to the 2020 ranking.

El Economista has taken into account aspects such as innovation, which universities have applied to their methodology, the use of the latest learning tools, a 4th Industrial Revolution focused curriculum, a teaching staff that comprises both, scholars and experts who are familiar with the business world, the internationalisation of the institution, the importance of the educational expertise and the students´ networking potential.

SCIMAGO
SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR)
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2020

It is an international ranking which, since 2009, includes all universities and research institutions worldwide and takes into account research performance, innovation results and social impact-based indicators measured by website visibility.

Universidad CEU San Pablo is the best rated private university in Madrid and the 2nd best rated private Spanish university in this ranking in 2020. It is the leader among more than 70 universities, public R&D centres, and private and public hospitals.

 

CYD 2023
2023
Among the top universities in Law and Employability

Universidad CEU San Pablo ranks among the top universities in Spain in undergraduate and graduate studies in Law, according to the CYD 2023 Ranking. In particular, it stands out for the excellent employability of students. To this end, it assesses aspects such as the rate of affiliation to the Social Security, the rate of permanent contracts among recent graduates or the employment rate (after 4 years). 

In addition, the University has once again renewed its leadership in the international dimension, standing out in indicators such as degrees in foreign languages, student mobility and internships abroad, among other aspects. 

The CYD Foundation has released the results of the tenth edition of the CYD Ranking. This ranking classifies universities based on six dimensions: teaching and learning, research, knowledge transfer, international orientation, contribution to regional development and labor market insertion. It is the ranking in which the largest number of Spanish universities participate, in fact, this year it has evaluated 80 universities, 29 fields of knowledge and 3,266 degrees.

Forbes
2024
Top 25 private universities in Spain
5th among the most valued by employers

Universidad CEU San Pablo has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the 25 best private universities in Spain. The Forbes University supplement highlights that our institution is one of the most prestigious in the country, offering a wide range of degrees, master's, and doctorates, and committed to the internationalization and employability of all its students.

In addition, Universidad CEU San Pablo appears in the Forbes Ranking of the '10 best private universities valued by companies', occupying the fifth position.

Forbes
Forbes
2022
5th place among the best private universities in Spain

Universidad CEU San Pablo has once again had its educational model recognised, ranking 5 in the 2022 ranking of the best private universities in Spain, according to FORBES. The Institution the institution has improved by one position compared to last year. Its academic model, focused on the comprehensive and practical information, some cutting-edge facilities and the latest technologies can be highlighted. Currently, it can be found among the three best private universities in our country.

El Mundo
El Mundo
2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism: 3rd position
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics: 3rd position
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy: Top 5
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy: Top 5

For another year, the University has been ranked among the 50 best degree programmes by El Mundo newspaper. This year, it has added one more degree programme to last year's list, and now has four degrees in the top 5: Journalism, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy.  

  • The Degree in Journalism ranks third thanks to its more than 2,000 agreements with top-level companies and the 90% employability rate of our graduates over the last three years. 
  • Universidad CEU San Pablo was a pioneer in offering studies in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. El Mundo once again ranks it as the third best in Spain and highlights the number of practical hours our students must complete (1,100) and facilities such as the CEU San Pablo University Polyclinic. 
  • The Degree in Physiotherapy is once again among the five best in Spain. Thanks to the 2,300 hours of practical training and our laboratories, clinical simulations and centres, Universidad CEU San Pablo certifies its quality in teaching this degree.   
  • The Degree in Pharmacy at Universidad CEU San Pablo makes its debut in the Top 5 in El Mundo's “Ranking 50 Carreras”. Thanks to the SISCAL seal and the good results of our students in the FIR, we have achieved this excellent result.
El Mundo
El Mundo
2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism: 2nd position in Spain
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics: 3rd position

Once again, CEU San Pablo University has been included in El Mundo newspaper's ranking of the 50 best degree programmes. On this occasion, three of its degree programmes have been included: Journalism, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Physiotherapy. 

  • The Degree in Journalism has moved up from third to second place, making CEU San Pablo University a benchmark. In fact, the University is the heir to El Debate, Spain's first school of journalism.  
  • The Universidad CEU San Pablo was a pioneer in offering studies in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The supplement ranks it as the third best in Spain and highlights that the degree offers more than 1,100 hours of practical training in Spain.  
  • The degree in Physiotherapy is in the TOP 5, and with good reason, as the special report points out that the degree offers the opportunity to work in the United States, thanks to its recognition by the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy. 

The newspaper El Mundo also highlights that the Universidad CEU San Pablo is committed to employability, internationalisation, innovation and digitalisation as tools for the training of our students.

El Mundo
El Mundo
2023

Universidad CEU San Pablo is once again in the top 3 of the Ranking of 50 careers of the prestigious supplement of the newspaper El Mundo, which analyzes the most sought-after degrees and aims to guide future students in their choice of university.

Specifically, in this 22nd edition where 35 public and 11 private universities appear, two of our degrees occupy prominent positions, such as Journalism and Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

The newspaper El Mundo also highlights the 90th anniversary of Universidad CEU San Pablo and how the educational institution is firmly committed to the employability of its graduates, internationalization, digitization and innovation.

El Mundo
El Mundo
2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism: 2nd best in Spain
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics: 4th position
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: Top 5 nationally
10 Master’s programmes ranked among the best

La 21º edición del ranking de 50 carreras elaborado por el periódico El Mundo, una publicación que analiza las titulaciones universitarias más demandadas, ha situado el Grado en Periodismo del CEU San Pablo como el segundo mejor de España. Por otro lado, el Grado en Nutrición Humana y Dietética se mantiene un año más en la cuarta posición y el Grado en Enfermería se incorpora por primera vez al ranking ubicándose entre los cinco primeros.   

El periódico El Mundo distingue de la Universidad CEU San Pablo aspectos como su apuesta por la innovación, la investigación, la internacionalización y la digitalización como instrumentos para adaptarse a la nueva realidad. Del mismo modo, también subraya el arranque del proyecto Exploria, un programa innovador en la transmisión y adquisición de conocimientos entre alumnos y profesores. 

10 de nuestros Másteres entre los mejores según el Ranking 250 Másteres de El Mundo

  • Máster en Urbanismo y Ordenación del Territorio
  • Máster en Periodismo (El Mundo)
  • Máster Oficial en Comunicación en Moda y Belleza (Telva)
  • Máster Oficial en Radio (COPE)
  • Máster Oficial en Formación para Profesor de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato
  • Máster en Periodismo Especializado en Deporte
  • Máster Oficial en Descubrimiento de Fármacos-USPCEU-UCM-UAH (5)
  • Máster Oficial en Urgencias, Emergencias y Catástrofes
  • Máster Oficial Psicología General Sanitaria
  • Máster Oficial Relaciones Internacionales
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El Confidencial
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2023 y 2024
Faculty of Law: Top 10 “Universities and Law Firms”

La Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad CEU San Pablo se sitúa en el Top 10 del Ranking "Universidades y Despachos" de El Confidencial

Nuestros egresados se sitúan entre los mejor valorados por los bufetes más prestigiosos de España. Esta mención es un reconocimiento más a la labor de innovación desarrollada por la Facultad de Derecho y su implicación en la formación de los futuros juristas.

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El Confidencial
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2025

Our graduates are among the most highly regarded by Spain’s most prestigious law firms. This recognition further highlights the School of Law’s commitment to education and innovation, as well as its role in shaping the future of the next generation of legal professionals.

Merco Empresas y Líderes
Merco Empresas
2025

Universidad CEU San Pablo has achieved a prominent sixth place in the Education sector with the best reputation in the 2024 Merco Companies Ranking. This recognition is based on an exhaustive analysis that included over 63,000 surveys, 7 evaluations, and 28 sources of information, solidifying CEU's position as a leading institution in attracting and retaining talent in Spain.

Merco, the Corporate Reputation Monitor, conducts this study independently and is reviewed by KPMG, providing a comprehensive and objective assessment of the business and educational landscape in the country.

Universum
Universum
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2020
5th in Spain for student satisfaction

Compare information offered by our students with the rest of Universities in Spain. We are the fifth best university in Spain with the most satisfied students, and one of the best universities which best prepares students to face the labour market by bestowing them with practical skills.   
 
We score very high in prestige, student counselling, international environment and high employability rate.

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La Razón
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“Tu Economía” Award for commitment to employability

La Razón recognizes the employability efforts of the CEU San Pablo Foundation with the “Tu Economía” award

Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU has been honored with the “Tu Economía” Award, granted by La Razón newspaper, in recognition of our strong commitment to employability and our solid track record in this area. This award highlights the ongoing efforts of our universities to connect academic training with the demands of the professional world, providing students with a comprehensive, practical, and future-oriented education.

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2025
4th university in Spain for graduate employability

CEU San Pablo University Recognized as One of the Top Universities in Spain for Graduate Employability.

CEU San Pablo University has been recognized as one of the top universities in Spain for graduate employability, according to the U-Ranking 2025 report published by the BBVA Foundation and the Valencian Institute of Economic Research (IVIE). The University ranks fourth nationwide in the employability index, showing a significant improvement compared to previous years.

With an overall employability rate of 92%, well above the national average of 85.9%, CEU San Pablo University stands out in key indicators such as: jobs aligned with students’ level of education, Social Security affiliation, full-time contracts, permanent contracts, and average contribution base.

 

Why these rankings make a difference in your career

 

Insercion laboral Universidad CEU San Pablo

Better employability and professional opportunities.

Reconocimiento nacional e internacional de CEU San Pablo

National and international recognition of your degree.
Investigacion Universidad CEU San Pablo

High‑quality research and learning spaces.

Comunidad internacional CEU San Pablo

Global community and international networks.