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Study Natural Sciences in Spain 🇪🇸

Spain offers 129 Natural Sciences programs across 42 universities. Tuition ranges from $1k–$3k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 99% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

129 Programs
42 Universities
$1k–$3k/yr Tuition
99% STEM
28% Scholarships

Why Spain for Natural Sciences?

Living Cost

$10,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (74) PhD (28) Master (27)

Top Universities for Natural Sciences in Spain

Complutense University of Madrid

Madrid · National rank #3 · QS #187

Geology · Bachelor Mathematics and Statistics · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor Chemistry · Bachelor Physics · Bachelor Food Science and Technology · Bachelor Biochemistry · Bachelor Mathematics · Bachelor
Polytechnic University of Valencia

Valencia · National rank #3 · QS #422

PhD in Food Science and Technology · PhD Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology · Bachelor
University of Valencia

Valencia · National rank #4 · QS #430

Bachelor's Degree in Biology · Bachelor
University of Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela · National rank #5 · QS #628

Master's Degree in Biotechnology · Master PhD in Biology · PhD Degree in Biology · Bachelor
University of Granada

Granada · National rank #5 · QS #401

Master's Degree in Environmental Management · Master
Rovira i Virgili University

Tarragona · National rank #8 · QS #771

Biotechnology · Bachelor Nanoscience & Nanotechnology · Master Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · Bachelor Chemistry · Bachelor
University of Almeria

Almeria · National rank #9

Degree in Marine Sciences · Bachelor
University of Girona

Girona · National rank #10

PhD in Environmental Sciences · PhD Master's Degree in Water Science and Technology · Master Bachelor's Degree in Biology · Bachelor
University of La Laguna

Tenerife · National rank #11

Grado en Biología (Bachelor's in Biology) · Bachelor Máster Universitario en Biodiversidad Terrestre y Conservación en Islas (Master's in Terrestrial Biodiversity and Conservation in Islands) · Master
University of Zaragoza

Zaragoza · National rank #12 · QS #638

Programa de Doctorado en Física · PhD Programa de Doctorado en Geología · PhD Programa de Doctorado en Química Inorgánica · PhD Programa de Doctorado en Ciencia Analítica en Química · PhD Programa de Doctorado en Sistemas Eficientes de Producción y Calidad Agroalimentaria · PhD Programa de Doctorado en Matemáticas y Estadística · PhD Programa de Doctorado en Producción Animal · PhD Grado en Ciencias Ambientales · Bachelor Grado en Química · Bachelor Programa de Doctorado en Química Orgánica · PhD Grado en Biotecnología · Bachelor Grado en Física · Bachelor Programa conjunto en Física-Matemáticas · Bachelor Programa de Doctorado en Calidad, Seguridad y Tecnología de los Alimentos · PhD Grado en Matemáticas · Bachelor Grado en Óptica y Optometría · Bachelor Programa de Doctorado en Bioquímica y Biología Molecular · PhD Grado en Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos · Bachelor Grado en Geología · Bachelor Programa conjunto en Matemáticas-Ingeniería Informática · Bachelor Programa de Doctorado en Química Física · PhD
University of Salamanca

Salamanca · National rank #13 · QS #526

Doctorado en Biología y Biotecnología (PhD in Biology and Biotechnology) · PhD
University of Rovira i Virgili

Tarragona · National rank #16 · QS #771

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology · Bachelor
University of Murcia

Murcia · National rank #16 · QS #1001

Máster Universitario en Biotecnología · Master Grado en Biología · Bachelor
University of Oviedo

Oviedo · National rank #17 · QS #901

Degree in Biology · Bachelor
University of Cantabria

Santander · National rank #20 · QS #601

PhD in Environmental Sciences · PhD Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering · Master
Ramon Llull University

Barcelona · National rank #21 · QS #436

Biotechnology · Bachelor
Carlos III University of Madrid

Madrid · National rank #21 · QS #301

Bachelor in Sciences · Bachelor
University of the Balearic Islands

Palma · National rank #21

Master's Degree in Marine Ecology · Master PhD in Marine Sciences · PhD Bachelor's Degree in Biology · Bachelor
University of La Coruña

A Coruña · National rank #22 · QS #1001

Grado en Biotecnología · Bachelor Grado en Matemáticas · Bachelor Grado en Física · Bachelor Programa conjunto en Física-Matemáticas · Bachelor Programa conjunto en Matemáticas-Ingeniería Informática · Bachelor Grado en Geología · Bachelor Grado en Química · Bachelor Máster Universitario en Biofísica y Biotecnología Cuantitativa / Master in Biophysics and Quantitative Biotechnology · Master Grado en Óptica y Optometría · Bachelor Grado en Ciencias Ambientales · Bachelor Grado en Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos · Bachelor
University of Jaume I

Castellón · National rank #23 · QS #1001

Master's Degree in Food Quality and Safety · Master Master's Degree in Environmental Management and Global Change · Master

All Programs

Programa de Doctorado en FĂ­sica

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

Marine Sciences

University of Cádiz

Bachelor STEM Aid

Biotechnology

University of Cádiz

Bachelor STEM Aid

Environmental Sciences

University of Cádiz

Bachelor STEM Aid

Marine Science and Technology

University of Cádiz

PhD STEM Aid

Biotechnology

Rovira i Virgili University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Rovira i Virgili University

Master STEM Aid

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Rovira i Virgili University

Bachelor STEM Aid

PhD in Mathematics

University of Valladolid

PhD STEM Aid

Physics

University of Valladolid

Bachelor STEM Aid

Chemistry

University of Valladolid

Bachelor STEM Aid

Biology

University of Valladolid

Bachelor STEM Aid

PhD in Physics

University of Valladolid

PhD STEM Aid

Synthetic & Industrial Chemistry

University of Valladolid

Master STEM Aid

Theoretical Chemistry

University of Valladolid

Master STEM Aid

Programa de Doctorado en GeologĂ­a

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

Degree in Marine Sciences

University of Almeria

Bachelor STEM

Programa de Doctorado en Química Inorgánica

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

PhD in Environmental Sciences

University of Cantabria

PhD STEM

Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering

University of Cantabria

Master STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

University of Valencia

Bachelor STEM

Grado en BiotecnologĂ­a

University of Leon

Bachelor STEM

Master's Degree in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

University of Miguel Hernandez

Master STEM

Biotechnology

Ramon Llull University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Grado en BiologĂ­a (Bachelor's Degree in Biology)

University of Leon

Bachelor STEM

Grado en BiologĂ­a

University of A Coruña

Bachelor STEM Aid

Máster Universitario en Biotecnología Avanzada

University of A Coruña

Master STEM Aid

Degree in Biology

University of Oviedo

Bachelor STEM

Master's Degree in Biotechnology

University of Santiago de Compostela

Master STEM Aid

PhD in Biology

University of Santiago de Compostela

PhD STEM Aid

Degree in Biology

University of Santiago de Compostela

Bachelor STEM Aid

Bachelor's Degree in Marine Sciences

University of Cadiz

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology

University of Lleida

Bachelor STEM

Geology

Complutense University of Madrid

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics and Statistics

Complutense University of Madrid

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Complutense University of Madrid

Bachelor STEM

Chemistry

Complutense University of Madrid

Bachelor STEM

Physics

Complutense University of Madrid

Bachelor STEM

Food Science and Technology

Complutense University of Madrid

Bachelor STEM

Máster Universitario en Biotecnología

University of Cordoba

Master STEM

Bachelor in Sciences

Carlos III University of Madrid

Bachelor STEM Aid

Máster Universitario en Biología y Gestión de la Biodiversidad

University of Extremadura

Master STEM

Programa de Doctorado en Ciencia AnalĂ­tica en QuĂ­mica

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

Programa de Doctorado en Sistemas Eficientes de ProducciĂłn y Calidad Agroalimentaria

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

Programa de Doctorado en Matemáticas y Estadística

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

Programa de Doctorado en ProducciĂłn Animal

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

Grado en Ciencias Ambientales

University of Zaragoza

Bachelor STEM

Grado en QuĂ­mica

University of Zaragoza

Bachelor STEM

Programa de Doctorado en Química Orgánica

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

Grado en BiotecnologĂ­a

University of Zaragoza

Bachelor STEM

Grado en FĂ­sica

University of Zaragoza

Bachelor STEM

Programa conjunto en Física-Matemáticas

University of Zaragoza

Bachelor STEM

Máster Universitario en Biotecnología

University of Extremadura

Master STEM

Master in Renewable Energies

University of Burgos

Master STEM

Master's Degree in Food Quality and Safety

University of Jaume I

Master STEM Aid

Master's Degree in Environmental Management and Global Change

University of Jaume I

Master STEM Aid

PhD in Biology

University of A Coruña

PhD STEM

Technology, Management and Innovation in Wine Making

International University of La Rioja (UNIR)

Master STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

University of Alcalá

Bachelor STEM

Oenology (Wine Making)

International University of La Rioja (UNIR)

Bachelor STEM

Master's Degree in Environmental Management

University of Granada

Master STEM

Master's Degree in Marine Ecology

University of the Balearic Islands

Master STEM

PhD in Marine Sciences

University of the Balearic Islands

PhD STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

University of the Balearic Islands

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Environmental Sciences

University of Girona

PhD STEM

Master's Degree in Water Science and Technology

University of Girona

Master STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology

University of Rovira i Virgili

Bachelor STEM Aid

PhD in Food Science and Technology

Polytechnic University of Valencia

PhD STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology

Polytechnic University of Valencia

Bachelor STEM

Programa de Doctorado en Calidad, Seguridad y TecnologĂ­a de los Alimentos

University of Zaragoza

PhD STEM

Grado en BiotecnologĂ­a

University of La Coruña

Bachelor STEM

Grado en Matemáticas

University of La Coruña

Bachelor STEM

Grado en FĂ­sica

University of La Coruña

Bachelor STEM

Programa conjunto en Física-Matemáticas

University of La Coruña

Bachelor STEM

Programa conjunto en Matemáticas-Ingeniería Informática

University of La Coruña

Bachelor STEM

Grado en GeologĂ­a

University of La Coruña

Bachelor STEM

Grado en Matemáticas

University of Zaragoza

Bachelor STEM

Mathematics

University of Cádiz

Bachelor STEM Aid

Grado en Ă“ptica y OptometrĂ­a

University of Zaragoza

Bachelor STEM

Oceanography

University of Cádiz

Master STEM Aid

Doctorado en Recursos Naturales y Medio Ambiente

University of Huelva

PhD STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Autonomous University of Madrid

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Environmental Sciences

Autonomous University of Madrid

PhD STEM

Máster Universitario en Biotecnología Avanzada

University of AlmerĂ­a

Master STEM

Grado en BiotecnologĂ­a

University of AlmerĂ­a

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

University of LeĂłn

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

University of Vigo

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Marine Sciences, Technology and Management

University of Vigo

PhD STEM

EcologĂ­a funcional y aplicada

University of LeĂłn

PhD STEM

Master's Degree in Advanced Genetics

University of Barcelona

Master STEM

PhD in Biology and Genetics

University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)

PhD STEM

Grado en BiologĂ­a

University of CĂłrdoba

Bachelor STEM Aid

Grado en Ciencias Ambientales

University of CĂłrdoba

Bachelor STEM Aid

Grado en QuĂ­mica

University of La Coruña

Bachelor STEM

Máster Universitario en Biofísica y Biotecnología Cuantitativa / Master in Biophysics and Quantitative Biotechnology

University of La Coruña

Master STEM

Máster Universitario en Biotecnología

University of Murcia

Master STEM

Oenology

University of Cádiz

Bachelor STEM Aid

Grado en BiologĂ­a

University of Cordoba

Bachelor STEM

Grado en BiologĂ­a (Bachelor's in Biology)

University of La Laguna

Bachelor STEM

Pregrado en FilosofĂ­a, PolĂ­tica y EconomĂ­a

International University of La Rioja (UNIR)

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Natural Sciences in Spain?
Tuition for Natural Sciences programs in Spain ranges from $1k–$3k/yr. 28% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $10k.
What are the English language requirements for Natural Sciences in Spain?
English-taught Natural Sciences programs in Spain typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Natural Sciences programs are in Spain?
Abroadly lists 129 Natural Sciences programs at 42 universities across Spain. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Natural Sciences programs in Spain STEM-designated?
99% of Natural Sciences programs in Spain carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Spain a good country for Natural Sciences students?
Spain is a strong choice for Natural Sciences with 42 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Spanish, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Natural Sciences in Spain?
In Spain, Natural Sciences programs are offered at: PhD (28 programs), Bachelor (74 programs), Master (27 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.