Top 10 Universities & Colleges in Spain - 2022

Earning your degree doesn't have to be boring, stressful, or an event to trudge through, especially if one take the leap to study at one of the many colleges in Spain or Spanish universities. Wherever one goes, one will surely experience something new and exciting. With world renowned colleges and universities everywhere, one can learn as an adventure and ultimately walk away with a world class education. The Spanish education system is compulsory and free for all children aged between 6 and 16 years and is supported by the national government together with the governments of each of the country's 17 autonomous communities.

In Spain, primary school and secondary school are considered basic (obligatory) education. Spanish university degrees usually require four years of study, although certain degrees require additional years. In accordance with the European Commission of Education and Training, Spanish higher education consists of Bachelor or undergraduate degrees (Grado) for four-year programs, Master's degrees (Máster) for two-year post-graduate programs, and Doctorates (Doctorado) for post-master's education.

University studies are not compulsory, so students are responsible for paying for their own higher education. The price of tuition is much lower in public universities than in private universities. There are many internationally recognized public Spanish universities, such as the Autonomous University of Madrid, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the University of Salamanca, and the University of Alcalá de Henares, among many others.

Higher Education Review, in this issue presents a list of `Top 10 Universities & Colleges in Spain - 2022' who have been offering best-in-class education in the region. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board.