Rankings for The Rovira I Virgili University

US News Ranking

#600

US News National rank

The World University Rankings

#601

The World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings

#751

QS World University Rankings


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The University of Rovira i Virgili (URV), located in the Catalan cities of Tarragona and Reus, Spain, is named in honour of Antoni Rovira i Virgili. It is a nationally and internationally recognized institution for both teaching and research, with additional centres in Vila-Seca, Tortosa, and El Vendrell. In 2018 and 2019, the university was ranked 78th among the world's best young universities under 50 years old, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

In 2020, URV was ranked among the top 200 universities globally by the Times Higher Education ranking, which evaluates universities based on their social and economic impact, aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. At the national level, URV ranked 4th in terms of publication output per faculty in 2017 and 7th for highly cited papers per faculty member. The university received the HR Excellence in Research award from the European Commission in 2014, which was renewed in 2017. URV offers 24 doctoral programs and welcomes approximately 11,400 undergraduate, 1,300 master’s, and 1,200 PhD students each year.

What is the Rovira I Virgili University QS Ranking 2025?

Rovira I Virgili University ranks 751th according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Rovira I Virgili University Global Ranking

The Universitat Rovira i Virgili, located in Tarragona, Spain, is recognized as one of the leading public universities in the region. It has established a strong reputation for academic excellence and research.

Ranked By

2023

2024

2025

QS World University Ranking

751-800

661-670

731-740

U.S. News & World Report 

NA

685

NA

Times Higher Education Ranking

601-800

501-600

601-800

QS World University Course-wise Rankings

In the QS World University Rankings for 2025, the university holds a position in the #731-740 range, highlighting its growing international recognition.

Category

2023

2024

Chemistry 

NA

101-150

Nursing

201-230

201-230

Medicine

551-600

651-700

U.S. News & World Report Course-wise Rankings

Universitat Rovira i Virgili holds the #685 position among the Best Global Universities. These rankings are based on the university's performance across various recognized indicators of academic excellence.

Category

2024

Best Global Universities in Europe

259

Best Global Universities in Spain

15

Clinical Medicine

630

Chemistry

200

Times Higher Education (THE) Course-wise Rankings

The schools are evaluated and ranked according to widely accepted standards of achievement, reflecting their overall academic standing and research output.

Category

2023

2024

Arts and Humanities

251-300

251-300

Business and Economics

601-800

601-800

Computer Science

601-800

601-800

Frequently Asked Questions on Rovira I Virgili University Ranking 2025

1: Are there any grants or bursaries for exchange students arriving at the URV?

A: No, the URV does not provide this type of grant or bursary. If you want to obtain funding for an exchange study stay at the URV, you should contact your home university.

2: Are there any language courses for exchange students? How much do they cost?

A: The Language Service of the URV organises language courses that are especially aimed at international students. Courses in Catalan are free and courses in Spanish are offered at affordable prices. These courses also enable you to obtain ECTS credits.