Quick Summary
Public in León, Spain — Universidad de León, est. 1979. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12643 students including 7.5% from outside Spain. Known for strengths in Veterinary Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Biological Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 78%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Highly specialized in Veterinary and Biosciences with a strong link to the Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE).
Subject Strengths
Veterinary ScienceAgriculture and ForestryBiological SciencesArts and Humanities
Founded1979
TypePublic
Total Students12643
Intl Students7.5%
Faculty Ratio12.8
CampusUrban/Residential
Campus Size85 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario de León
AccreditationMinisterio de Universidades, Agencia para la Calidad del Sistema Universitario de Castilla y León (ACSUCYL)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Grados,Másteres Universitarios,Doctorado,Títulos Propios
Programs
18
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Institute of Livestock and Food Management,Institute of Medieval Studies,Institute of Molecular Biology, Genomics and Proteomics
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministerio de Universidades, Agencia para la Calidad del Sistema Universitario de Castilla y León (ACSUCYL)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate78%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA6.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 10
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should complete the UNEDasiss credential evaluation early. Priority is given to students with Spanish proficiency certifications.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,380/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€7,800/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€2,200/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€9,235/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 Grados,Másteres Universitarios,Doctorado,Títulos Propios programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Biotechnology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Aerospace Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$31,000
Average Salary After Graduation
74%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
INCIBEHP EnterpriseIndra SystemsBiomar Life Sciences
Notable Alumni
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero,Ana Isabel Conejo,Manuel Núñez Pérez
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
32
Library Resources
University Library of León (San Isidoro) with over 550,000 volumes.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,SICUE,AMICUS
Summer Programs
Available