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Best Universities for Computer Science & Engineering in Spain 2026

Top universities for computer science and engineering in Spain include Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. BrightKey has evaluated 1 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

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Visa & post-study work

Student visa (estancia por estudios) for non-EU; from 2023 the Startup Law allows a 1–2 year job-search/work stay after graduation, and study time counts toward residency

Application system

Public universities: EvAU/Selectividad + UNEDasiss credential recognition for international applicants; private universities (IE, ESADE) admit directly

International tuition

EUR 1,500–8,000/year public (non-EU often pay higher differentiated rates); EUR 15,000–35,000+/year private

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1 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Madrid, Spain · Founded 1971 · 16% intl

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Computer Science & Engineering programs

  • Aeronautics & Space Engineering (ETSIAE) — Spain's leading aerospace school (founded 1920s); produced astronaut Pedro Duque; QS Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering ~#90 and ARWU Aerospace 76–100.
  • Telecommunications Engineering (ETSI Telecomunicación) — Founded 1913; among Spain's most reputed telecom/ICT schools, ABET-accredited since 2008, feeding Telefónica, Indra and the wider tech sector.
  • Computer Engineering (ETSI Informáticos) — Based at the Montegancedo campus alongside UPM's science and technology park; QS Computer Science ~#134 with strong industry and R&D links.
  • Civil Engineering (ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos) — Founded 1802; rated Spain's top civil-engineering school, ABET-certified; alumni lead infrastructure giants ACS and Ferrovial; QS Civil & Structural 51–100.
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Other disciplines in Spain

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