University of León: Rankings
The University of León is a public university in Spain. It has two campuses, one in León and one in Ponferrada. It was founded in 1843 as the Normal School for Teachers and the Subaltern School of Veterinary Medicine, and it became the University of Leon in 1979 after the University of Oviedo was divided into several schools. At the university, there are eight faculties and six schools offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.
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University of León Overview

Leon, Spain
Location

Public
Type

1979
Founded

12,643
Total Enrollment

# 1162
World Rankings

# 1235
Best Value Rankings
University of León Rankings
SAA Best University Rankings 2025
Category | Rankings | Percentage Rankings |
---|---|---|
World Rankings | # 1162 | 14 % |
Europe Rankings | # 488 | 20 % |
Spain Rankings | # 45 | — |
SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025
Category | Rankings | Percentage Rankings |
---|---|---|
World Rankings | # 1235 | 15 % |
Europe Rankings | # 516 | 21 % |
Spain Rankings | # 46 | — |
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