Universidad de Navarra
(UNAV)
About
The University of Navarra is a private Catholic research university located on the southeast border of Pamplona, Navarre, Spain. It was founded in 1952 by Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, the founder of Opus Dei, as a corporate work of the apostolate of Opus Dei. The University of Navarra is among the best private universities in Spain. The University of Navarra is third in the "European Teach...
The University of Navarra is a private Catholic research university located on the southeast border of Pamplona, Navarre, Spain. It was founded in 1952 by Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, the founder of Opus Dei, as a corporate work of the apostolate of Opus Dei. The University of Navarra is among the best private universities in Spain. The University of Navarra is third in the "European Teaching Rankings of 2019" by Times Higher Education's International Rankings.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 50 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,748
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 30%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
29 subjectsUS News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | =40 | 56.5 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | =91 | 56.5 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 131 | 56.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =190 | 56.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =337 | 56.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 471 | 56.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =499 | 56.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =583 | 56.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,379 | 56.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 92 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 176–200 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad de Navarra?
Universidad de Navarra's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =279, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =366.
When was Universidad de Navarra founded?
Universidad de Navarra was founded in 1952.
What are the top subjects at Universidad de Navarra?
Top subjects at Universidad de Navarra include: Marketing, Philosophy, Business & Management Studies, Oncology, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies.
Where is Universidad de Navarra located?
Universidad de Navarra is located in Pamplona, Spain.