The University, fourth best university in Spain according to the Times Higher Education global ranking.

The University of Navarra is the fourth best in Spain, second only to three Catalan public universities, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. The ranking, which analyzes more than 3,100 universities in 115 countries and this year includes 57 Spanish universities, is based on five pillars: teaching, quality and impact of research, partnership with industry, researcher environment and international outreach.

The University of Navarra ranks among the 251-300 best universities in the world. It stands out especially in partnership with industry -patents and income from research, where it is the second best in Spain. At the national level, it also stands out in international outreach, where it is second thanks to its student body, research and international professors, and in research quality, where it is in fourth position due to the impact of the work of its researchers. In the indicators of teaching and researcher environment, the academic center is in fifth position.

In all the pillars evaluated, the University of Navarra score above 75% of the universities ranked. "This recognition reflects the effort and dedication of the entire university community to offer comprehensive, quality training . The result encourages us to continue growing, innovating and accompanying our students in their academic and staff development ," said the Vice President of Students, Rosalia Baena.