Student cities in Spain

There are 7 cities in Spain with at least two universities in our index, 24 universities between them. Here is how they compare on the six things that decide how a year actually feels.

Every student city in Spain

Madrid8.0/10

Valencia8.0/10

Barcelona7.8/10

Seville7.8/10

Murcia7.5/10

Bilbao7.3/10

Pamplona6.7/10

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best student city in Spain?

Madrid scores 8.0/10 across the six City Life Index measures, the highest in Spain. The table above shows how close the others are.

Last updated 2026-09-15.