Quick Summary
Situated in Valladolid, Spain, Universidad de Valladolid is a public established in 1241. Ranked #901-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 23500 students including 6.8% from outside Spain. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Mechanical Engineering, Education, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Spain, offering a high quality of life at a lower cost than Madrid or Barcelona.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryMechanical EngineeringEducationMedicine
Founded1241
TypePublic
Total Students23500
Intl Students6.8%
Faculty Ratio10.4
CampusMulti-campus
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid,Hospital Universitario Río Hortega
AccreditationAgencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#901-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelors,Masters,Doctorate,Continuous Education
Programs
29
PhD Programs
8
Online Programs
Instituto de Biología y Genética Molecular (IBGM),Instituto de Historia Simancas,Center for Sugar Technology (CTA)
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA2
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 10
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students must have their high school diplomas officially recognized (homologación) and pass the EBAU/EvAU exams if applying for undergraduate degrees.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,150/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€8,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€2,480/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$55
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€9,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelors,Masters,Doctorate,Continuous Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Primary Education | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$29,500
Average Salary After Graduation
74%
Employment Rate
Internship Placement82
Industry Connections
Extensive partnerships with Renault EspañaMichelinand various regional agricultural cooperatives.
Notable Alumni
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero,Miguel Delibes,Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
45
Library Resources
14 specialized libraries with over 1.2 million printed volumes and extensive digital databases.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,ISEP,Santander Universidades,UVa-World
Summer Programs
Available