About
The University of Almería is a public university situated in Almería, Spain. Located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, it belongs to the La Cañada de San Urbano district of Almería City. In 2008 the university offered 38 different degree programmes, with 871 lecturers, and 11,825 students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,100
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =396 | 32.1 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 468 | 32.1 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =531 | 32.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =701 | 32.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,379 | 32.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,418 | 32.1 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Almería?
University of Almería's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1301-1400, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,499.
When was University of Almería founded?
University of Almería was founded in 1993.
What are the top subjects at University of Almería?
Top subjects at University of Almería include: Biotechnology, Nursing, Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is University of Almería located?
University of Almería is located in Almería, Spain.