Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
(UAM)
About
The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is the first Spanish institution and the third European university according to the QS Ranking of the World’s Top 50 Universities under 50 years old. Founded in 1968, this university offers an extensive range of studies, organized into eight schools, as well as several affiliated centers, like the Red Cross Universitary School of Nursing and the ONCE School of Ph...
The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is the first Spanish institution and the third European university according to the QS Ranking of the World’s Top 50 Universities under 50 years old. Founded in 1968, this university offers an extensive range of studies, organized into eight schools, as well as several affiliated centers, like the Red Cross Universitary School of Nursing and the ONCE School of Physiotherapy.
With more than 30.000 students and 3.000 academic staff members, this university has two campus: the prestigious Faculty of Medicine, close to Madrid´s La Paz Hospital, and the Cantoblanco Campus, which is situated 15 km to the north of Madrid, immersed in nature. In addition, this campus has an excellent connection with the city center, including a train station, with direct line to Puerta del Sol in 20 minutes. It has, as well, several services buildings, like a sports complex, Music and Language Learning centers, student residences and a Doctoral School.
Besides its great studies offer, this university has an ambitious employability plan and numerous agreements with other institutions, inserted in the framework of the Campus de Excelencia UAM-CSIC. Thereby, research excellence areas like Mathematics, Nanotechnology and Theoretical Physics have earned a prestigious international reputation.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 226 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 85 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 29,772
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 14%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 51 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =131 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | =156 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 176 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 178 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 185 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =218 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 218 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 224 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 233 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =248 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =263 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =294 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 315 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =317 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =344 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 344 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 366 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =392 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =401 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 448 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =451 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =452 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =507 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =526 | 59.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =720 | 59.3 | 2026 |
QS
43 subjectsARWU
31 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 126–150 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 126–150 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad Autónoma de Madrid?
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 226, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =281.
When was Universidad Autónoma de Madrid founded?
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid was founded in 1968.
What are the top subjects at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid?
Top subjects at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid include: Physics & Astronomy, Classics & Ancient History, History, Development Studies, Social Policy & Administration.
Where is Universidad Autónoma de Madrid located?
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is located in Madrid, Spain.