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About
The University of Murcia is the primary institute of higher education in Murcia, Spain. With a student population of approximately 38,000, it is the largest university in the Region of Murcia. Founded in 1272 AD, the University of Murcia is the third oldest university in Spain, following only the University of Salamanca and the University of Valladolid, and the thirteenth oldest in the world. The...
The University of Murcia is the primary institute of higher education in Murcia, Spain. With a student population of approximately 38,000, it is the largest university in the Region of Murcia. Founded in 1272 AD, the University of Murcia is the third oldest university in Spain, following only the University of Salamanca and the University of Valladolid, and the thirteenth oldest in the world. The University of Murcia was established by the King Alfonso X of Castile under the Crown of Castile.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 36 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 26,754
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 50 | 159.4 | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =175 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 230 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =298 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 364 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 501 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =561 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =652 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =652 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =783 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,370 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,119 | 44.4 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
QS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad de Murcia?
Universidad de Murcia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =817.
When was Universidad de Murcia founded?
Universidad de Murcia was founded in 1272.
What are the top subjects at Universidad de Murcia?
Top subjects at Universidad de Murcia include: Veterinary Science, Agricultural Sciences, Education & Training, Plant and Animal Science, Food Science & Technology.
Where is Universidad de Murcia located?
Universidad de Murcia is located in Murcia, Spain.