History
- Founded in 1979
Education
The University of Leon has forty different undergraduate degree programmes.
Research
The University undertakes research activities in most academic fields and areas of technology. In terms of the volume of research, pride of place goes to Life Sciences and to Biological and Health Studies.
Among other disciplines, stress should be laid on the research carried out in the fields of Food and Agriculture, Earth and Energy Sciences and Technology, and Industrial, Computer and Aerospace Engineering (Automation and Manufacturing, Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence). The University also has a solid research record in various areas in the Humanities, Law and Socio-economic Studies.
Universidad de Leon Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 64 Scholarships
- 918 Academic Staff
- 12,121 Students
- 1,818 Students (int'l)
- 6,424 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Universidad de Leon Overview
Universidad de Leon Scholarships
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Universidad de Leon Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 50 places compared to 2025
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
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | 951 | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 17 places compared to 2025
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
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1389 | 1459 | 1476 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Campus life
- Campus of Vegazana
- Campus of Ponferrada
Universidad de Leon Campus Locations
Universidad de Leon Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 11 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 5 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Review fot Universidad de Leon
Overall great experience . I enjoyed every day in ULE. Classes were very intefesting. We had so many practic lessons. After learning theory for 3 years in my home university this was the best option. I studied international trade (international market research, consumer behavior, bussines communication policy ) and finance( fininacial management)
Satisfied
In general my experience was positive, most of the proffesors are good and the Universoty is very economic.
Solid experience, but quality could improve
I enjoyed my studies at the University of León and feel somewhat prepared for the job market. However, the overall academic quality didn't fully meet my expectations. Still, I value the experience and what I’ve learned.