The University of Navarra is based on the Christian inspiration promoted by St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer. Its mission is to seek and present the truth; contribute to the academic, cultural and personal education of its students; promote academic research and healthcare activities; and carry out broad cultural outreach and social promotion work with a clear goal of service.
History
The University of Navarra was founded in 1952 by St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, the founder of Opus Dei. Since then, it has achieved many milestones in its history, which has been marked by the pursuit of excellence in teaching and research and a constant commitment to serve people and society as a whole.
Education
The University of Navarra offers a wide range of official undergraduate degrees and master's degrees that fully satisfy the needs of students who wish to carry out their professional activity on the international arena.
Undergraduate degree programs
Master's degree programs
Spanish teaching (ILCE)
Research
The University of Navarra aspires to become an international reference Research University and to conduct interdisciplinary, international research with a high degree of social implication. The aim is for the improvement in research to have a positive effect on teaching quality.
Career
We accompany students and graduates in their professional careers and help transfer the best talent to society.
We collaborate with companies and all types of organizations to solve their hiring needs , in addition to offering them all the possibilities that the university world presents.
Students, graduates and companies share talent, knowledge and challenges .
University of NavarraKey Statistics & Highlights
#279Ranking
785Academic Staff
11,545Students
3,002Students (int'l)
6,234Students (female)
University of NavarraOverview
University of NavarraRankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 3.4%Spain
Top 4.7%Worldwide
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QS World University Rankings
279
By TopUniversities
Dropped 17 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
249
262
279
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Best Global Universities Rankings
394
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 28 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
385
366
394
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
401
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 100 places compared to 2025
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
2024
2025
2026
501
501
401
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World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
251
251
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The purpose of the University Orientation Service is to provide students in their last two years of high school with advice on choosing a university degree program. The team of advisors will assess students’ skills and areas of interest. This is done with the sole purpose of making sure prospective students are 100% sure about the choices they make.
Housing services
University halls of residence are on-campus centers that provide students with housing and promote residents' cultural, professional and human education and direct their activities toward service to the university community and society.
They offer a university environment that is conducive to intense study, in an atmosphere of professionalism and fellowship, with individual attention to students and their specific needs.
Library services
The Library Service makes available to its users a collection of more than one million printed volumes as well as several million scientific articles and electronic books. The various study and work spaces are distributed in the different libraries on the Pamplona, Madrid and San Sebastián campuses.
Medical services
Spanish healthcare consists of both private and public healthcare, with some hospitals (hospitales) and healthcare centres (centros de salud) offering both private (privado) and state healthcare services (asistencia sanitaria pública). The Centros de Salud can be found in each neighborhood in Pamplona. If you need to go to a Centro de Salud, you must go the center within the zone where you live.
Campus life
The University of Navarra is distributed over four campuses, all with state-of-the-art facilities.
Sports facilities
The Sports Service offers an extensive range of activities to encourage sports among the students, teachers and staff of the University of Navarra.
Student clubs
Ski & Snowboarding Club
Mountain club
Dikaios. Debate club
Spanish Club
Photography and Film Club
Science Club
Innovation Club
Marketing and Sales Club
Accreditation
University of Navarra (UNAV) is located in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. It is locally known as Universidad de Navarra. The university was established in 1952. It is accredited by Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia, España.
My experience at the University of Navarra, particularly in the Applied Management program, has been amazing. The program offers two international trips that enrich your learning and help build a global network. What I appreciate most is the quality of teaching�professors are not only experts in their fields but always accessible, providing support for both academics and career development. Additionally, the university offers countless opportunities, from extracurricular activities to clubs, ensuring you have everything you need to grow. The program�s focus on teamwork has also helped me develop crucial leadership skills. Highly recommended!
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Posted onJun 2025
4/5
Worth it
IESE empowers students to succeed, this university excels in academic excellence. Excellent facilities are provided, along with experienced professors, and good tailored programs to foster growth, skill development, and lifelong learning.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onJun 2025
4/5
Aid in achieving goals
The university offers you every means to achieve all set goals and aids you in achieving them. The professor are always available to help you in all areas tou find difficult and to ensure that you achieve what you set out to do.
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