How many universities in Spain offer strong law programs?

BrightKey has identified 4 universities in Spain with notable law programs. Top 3: IE University, ESADE Business School, Universitat de Barcelona.

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Best Universities for Law in Spain 2026

Top universities for law in Spain include IE University, ESADE Business School, Universitat de Barcelona. BrightKey has evaluated 4 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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4 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

IE University

Madrid · Founded 1973 · 75% intl

ASS

Law programs

IE Law School — Ranked top law school in Spain by Chambers, LL.M. in International Business Law attracts global practitioners, strong placement in Magic Circle and Spanish firms

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ESADE Business School

Barcelona · Founded 1958 · 50% intl

ASS

Law programs

ESADE Law School — Ranked among Spain's top 3 law schools, offers integrated business-law dual degrees unique in the Spanish market

Full profile →All programs →Cost & aid →

Universitat de Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain · Founded 1450 · 15% intl

ABB

Law programs

Law (Dret) — Historic faculty supplying much of Catalonia's legal, judicial and public-administration leadership, taught primarily in Catalan and Spanish

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Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Madrid, Spain · Founded 1968 · 14% intl

BBB

Law programs

Law — Historically prestigious — alumni include King Felipe VI; rated #1 in Spain by El Mundo, strong for Spanish and EU law careers.

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The IB core: TOK, the Extended Essay, and CAS AP (Advanced Placement)UCAS

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