Universitat de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Founded 1450 · 15% intl
ABB
Humanities & Liberal Arts programs
- Philosophy — Ranked #45 globally in QS-by-subject; a flagship humanities program with deep historical roots dating to UB's 1450 founding
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Best Universities for Humanities & Liberal Arts in Spain 2026
Top universities for humanities and liberal arts in Spain include Universitat de Barcelona, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. BrightKey has evaluated 3 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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3 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Spain · Founded 1499 · 13% intl
ABC
Humanities & Liberal Arts programs
- Classical Philology & Humanities (Filología Clásica) — QS top-100 strength in Classics and Ancient History, anchoring UCM's deep, internationally cited humanities tradition.
- Modern Languages & Linguistics — Top-50-class in QS Modern Languages, with broad offerings and strong research output in linguistics and literature.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Founded 1968 · 16% intl
BBB
Humanities & Liberal Arts programs
- Sociology & Political Science — Highly rated in QS sociology rankings; UAB also confers degrees with the IBEI international-affairs institute.
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