Introduction

Francisco de Vitoria University is a private Catholic university located in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain. It is named after the Spanish philosopher, theologian and jurist Francisco de Victoria.

Overview

Student size: Currently, more than 40,000 students have completed their studies here, and the school currently has more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Number of faculty and staff: It has more than 2,000 faculty and staff.

History and establishment time

The university was established in 1993. It initially had only 378 students and four degree programs. Today, it has developed into an institution of higher learning with significant influence.

School strength

Disciplines and majors: It has 9 faculties, including the School of Health Sciences, the School of Education and Psychology, and the School of Medicine. It offers more than 50 undergraduate majors such as stomatology and pharmacy, and 25 master's and doctoral majors such as clinical oncology and anesthesiology.

Teaching quality: The teaching method focuses on cultivating students' comprehensive abilities and professional qualities, adopting the "train to transform" approach. The teaching model provides students with a comprehensive and in-depth education, enabling them to play an important role in their future careers and actively promote the development of society.

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified teachers who not only have professional knowledge, but also can provide students with personalized guidance and support to help them fully realize their potential.

International Cooperation: As an international university, it actively carries out international cooperation and exchange projects, and has established extensive cooperative relations with educational institutions in Europe, the United States, Mexico and South America, providing students with rich study abroad and exchange opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Francisco de Victoria University is a private Roman Catholic university operated by the Legion of Christ.

Educational Philosophy

Students are the center of the school, focusing on their personal development. According to their talents, interests and needs, we provide them with personalized education and guidance to help them achieve their goals.

We emphasize the integration and fusion of knowledge, cultivate students' comprehensive qualities, enable them to play an active role in different fields, and contribute to the Christian transformation of society and culture.

We focus on academic excellence, are committed to cultivating future leaders, and provide students with high-quality educational resources and a good learning environment so that they have the ability to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Key laboratories and disciplines

No particularly outstanding key laboratories were found in the school, but the school is equipped with corresponding teaching and research facilities for various disciplines to support the scientific research and practical activities of teachers and students. Its health sciences, medicine, education and other disciplines are relatively outstanding.

Faculty

The school has 9 faculties, including the School of Health Sciences, the School of Education and Psychology, the School of Medicine, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 126th in the 2025 European University Rankings - Southern Europe.

Expenses

The specific tuition standards of the school have not been found.

Campus Environment

Campus Distribution: There are two university campuses in Madrid.

Campus Facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, libraries, sports centers, coffee shops and other facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions.

Campus Culture: The school focuses on creating a positive campus cultural atmosphere, encouraging students to participate in various club activities and academic exchanges, cultivating students' teamwork spirit and social responsibility, and allowing students to grow and develop in a vibrant and innovative environment.