About
The University of Cádiz, commonly referred to as UCA, is a public university located in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, noted for its medicine and marine sciences curricula. It was founded in 1979, and has the Latin motto Non Plus Ultra. Its headquarters are located in Cádiz, where the Rectorate is. During the 2007/2008 academic year, there were 17,280 students, 1,698 lecturers, and 680 a...
The University of Cádiz, commonly referred to as UCA, is a public university located in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, noted for its medicine and marine sciences curricula. It was founded in 1979, and has the Latin motto Non Plus Ultra. Its headquarters are located in Cádiz, where the Rectorate is. During the 2007/2008 academic year, there were 17,280 students, 1,698 lecturers, and 680 administration and services workers associated with the university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,319
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 10%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | =83 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =474 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 484 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =640 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 743 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =841 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,336 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,140 | 34.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad de Cádiz?
Universidad de Cádiz's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1250, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,346.
When was Universidad de Cádiz founded?
Universidad de Cádiz was founded in 1979.
What are the top subjects at Universidad de Cádiz?
Top subjects at Universidad de Cádiz include: Marine and Freshwater Biology, Oceanography, Law & Legal Studies, Ecology, Mathematics.
Where is Universidad de Cádiz located?
Universidad de Cádiz is located in Cadiz, Spain.