About
The University of Valencia, shortened to UV, is a public research university in Valencia, Spain. It is one of the oldest universities in Spain, and the oldest in the Valencian Community. It is regarded as one of Spain's leading academic institutions.
Ranked Top 201 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 108 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
=430
53
35.7
2026
THE
501–600
—
43.6
2026
ARWU
201-300
—
2025
US News
=261
49
60.3
2026
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Key Facts
48,963
Students
13.1 : 1
Student-Staff Ratio
14%
Int'l Students
64 : 36
Female : Male
Historical Trend
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
43
Remote Sensing
=46
Food Science and Technology
=48
Agricultural Sciences
76-100
Food Science & Technology
76-100
Business Administration
76-100
Hospitality & Tourism Management
89
Geosciences
90
Agriculture & Forestry
=91
Space Science
94
Public, Environmental and Occupational Health
101–125
Law
101-150
Atmospheric Science
101-150
Dentistry & Oral Sciences
101-150
Hospitality & Leisure Management
101-150
Sports-Related Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
40 subjectsUS News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | =46 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =48 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 89 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Space Science | =91 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 94 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Physics | =106 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =163 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Economics and Business | =172 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =189 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =196 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =206 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =209 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =228 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =247 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =248 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =275 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =289 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 356 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =386 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 402 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =471 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =489 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =503 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 703 | 60.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,021 | 60.3 | 2026 |
QS
32 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Education | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |