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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
Ranked Top 681 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 47 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 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 & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 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.
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad de Cantabria?
Universidad de Cantabria's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =681.
When was Universidad de Cantabria founded?
Universidad de Cantabria was founded in 1972.
What are the top subjects at Universidad de Cantabria?
Top subjects at Universidad de Cantabria include: Space Science, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Transportation Science & Technology, Atmospheric Science.
Where is Universidad de Cantabria located?
Universidad de Cantabria is located in Santander, Spain.