University of the Balearic Islands

🇪🇸 Spain 4-Year University

Global #1545 Spain #53

Campus of University of the Balearic Islands

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Institution Info

Founded: 1978
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 11,359 students
Website: https://www.uib.cat

About

University of the Balearic Islands is a higher education institution in Spain, founded in 1978. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 11K students. It is part of Spain's higher education landscape, which includes over 300 institutions across the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #996 · Ranked	35,56
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1545 · Ranked	70,75

Research Output via OpenAlex

479

h-index

2,053,230

Citations

26,103

Publications

25,784

i10-index

2,80

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of the Balearic Islands's global ranking?

University of the Balearic Islands is ranked #1,545 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Spain, it holds the #53 position.

When was University of the Balearic Islands founded?

University of the Balearic Islands was founded in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Spain.

How many students attend University of the Balearic Islands?

University of the Balearic Islands has a student body of approximately 11,359 students.

What is University of the Balearic Islands's research output?

University of the Balearic Islands has produced 26,103 research publications with 2,053,230 total citations and an h-index of 479, according to OpenAlex data.