Universidad de Cantabria
(UC)
About
The University of Cantabria (UC) is a public university located in Santander, Torrelavega and Comillas in Cantabria, Spain. It was founded in 1972 and comprises 15 schools and colleges.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 681 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Historical Trend
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ARWU
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 47 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physics | 315 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =451 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 699 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =838 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =840 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =956 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,007 | 47.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Economics | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsIHCantabria is a research institute of the University of Cantabria focused on water-related socio-ecological systems. It specializes in climate change, marine energy, coastal engineering, and sustainability through multidisciplinary science.
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