Alfonso X el Sabio University is positioned as one of the most recognised private universities in Spain thanks to its practical approach, its innovative training connected to the professional environment and its employability results. Its presence in national and international rankings, together with various institutional recognitions, endorses an educational model oriented towards real results.
UAX features in the rankings that make a difference when choosing a university. These rankings, compiled by leading media outlets and organisations, assess academic quality, the capacity for innovation in adapting to new professional environments, international outlook, the online learning experience and graduate employability, positioning UAX amongst the most prominent options in the Spanish higher education sector.
| International accreditation for excellence UAX has been awarded 5 QS Stars, the highest recognition in key areas such as employability, teaching and academic development. |
| UAX, one of the top 3 private universities in the Community of Madrid for ‘Teaching and Learning’ in the CYD Ranking Alfonso X el Sabio University ranks among the top three private universities in Madrid for Teaching and Learning according to the CYD Ranking, excelling in key indicators of academic performance. |
| UAX ranks amongst the top 2 private universities most highly rated by businesses UAX ranks amongst the private universities most highly rated by employers, standing out for its direct link to the labour market. |
| Top 6 private universities in Spain Once again, UAX has been ranked amongst the top 10 private universities in Spain according to the ranking compiled by El Español. |
| A leader in online learning UAX is recognised as one of the leading institutions in online learning, delivering excellence. |
| UAX, best university for Health Sciences UAX has been recognised as the best university in the field of Health Sciences at the 2026 Student Choice Awards, with a score of 9.35 out of 10. |
| A leader in generative AI applied to education UAX excels in educational innovation, being the first private university to adopt AI applied to education. |
Institutional recognition and honours
Beyond the rankings, Alfonso X el Sabio University has received numerous accolades and honours that attest to its educational model, its commitment to quality and its links with the professional world. These certifications and awards reinforce confidence in an education focused on real results.
UAX Robotic Health Skills has been shortlisted in the ‘Developing Emerging Skills & Competencies’ category for its clinical training model, which integrates robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced technology applied to healthcare.
The UAXmaker Model has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Learning Design Excellence category of the 2026 QS Reimagine Education Awards, for integrating real-world challenges from businesses and organisations into the university curriculum.
UAX has been ranked in the international THE Impact ranking thanks to its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
UAX ranks among Spain’s most innovative universities, according to the leading national newspaper El Confidencial.
The Coordenadas Institute of Governance and Applied Economics places UAX as the private university of reference in Madrid, highlighting our practical training model aligned with the reality of the market.
UAX is among the best rated universities in Madrid according to the ranking of the main general and local information newspaper in Spain.
UAX is positioned among the best virtual universities in Spain, consolidating its online training proposal.
UAX features in the Forbes ranking, which recognises the country’s leading universities for their academic quality and career prospects.
UAX figura como top 3 de Universidades Privadas en la Comunidad de Madrid y top 5 nacional en “Enseñanza y Aprendizaje”, según el Ranking CYD.
UAX ranks 20th out of 35 Ibero-American universities recognised for their educational innovation, digital transformation, employability and commitment to sustainability.
UAX’s Health and Sport programmes have been recognised by various rankings and specialist media for the quality of its degrees, its academic innovation and its practical approach. Programmes in Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Biomedicine, Physiotherapy and other courses in this field are ranked amongst the best in the country.
| Medicine: No. 1 amongst Spain’s most innovative private universities ConSalud ranks UAX first in its list of the most innovative private universities for studying Medicine, highlighting aspects such as the integration of Digital Health, the One Health approach and practical training from the early stages of the programme. |
| Veterinary Medicine: the only private university in the national Top 5 UAX’s Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine ranks among the top five in Spain in El Mundo’s 2026 ‘50 Degree Programmes’ ranking, with UAX being the only private university included in the top five. |
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| Veterinary Medicine: No. 1 amongst private universities in Spain ConSalud ranks UAX as the top private university in Spain for studying Veterinary Medicine. In its overall comparison of Spanish universities, UAX also occupies second place nationally. |
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| Dentistry: No. 1 amongst Spain’s private universities According to ConSalud, UAX ranks first amongst Spanish private universities for studying Dentistry and is also amongst the two highest-ranked Spanish universities in its national classification. |
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| Biomedicine: amongst the leading Spanish universities ConSalud includes UAX amongst the leading Spanish universities for studying the Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedicine, highlighting an education linked to innovation, technology and biomedical research. |
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| Master’s in Healthcare Management: Top 3 nationally and No. 1 amongst private universities UAX’s Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management ranks third nationally in the Healthcare Management category of El Mundo’s Online Master’s Rankings, and is the highest-ranked programme amongst private universities. The ranking particularly highlights the quality of its academic staff and its links with leading institutions in the healthcare sector. |
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| Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy: Top 5 in Spain UAX’s Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy ranks amongst the top five programmes in Spain in El Mundo’s Master’s ranking. |
UAX’s Business and Technology programmes feature in international rankings that assess business programmes at institutions around the world. The QS rankings recognise UAX in areas such as MBA, Management, Business Analytics and Marketing, as well as in indicators relating to professional development, academic leadership and employability.
| Global MBA: international presence in the QS Global MBA Ranking UAX ranks amongst the 18 Spanish institutions featured in the QS Global MBA Ranking, which assesses MBA programmes from over 71 countries. Furthermore, it is one of eight institutions from Madrid featured in the ranking and stands out amongst Madrid’s universities in indicators such as entrepreneurship, distinguished alumni and academic leadership. |
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| Management: UAX featured in the QS Business Masters Ranking UAX is among the 19 Spanish institutions ranked globally in the field of Management and among the 7 institutions in Madrid featured in the ranking. It stands out particularly in the indicators of professional impact and career prospects, employability and diversity. |
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| Business Analytics: among the Spanish institutions ranked by QS UAX ranks amongst the 12 Spanish institutions included in the QS Business Masters Ranking for Business Analytics, a ranking that analyses specialised programmes from over 40 countries. It is also amongst the five institutions in Madrid featured in this area. |
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| Marketing: recognition in the QS Business Masters Ranking UAX is amongst the 17 Spanish institutions ranked in the field of Marketing and amongst the 7 institutions in Madrid featured globally. The University also excels in indicators such as academic leadership, employability, and professional impact and career prospects. |
| Master’s in Cybersecurity: Top 4 in Spain UAX’s Master’s in Cybersecurity ranks fourth nationally in Escudo Digital’s 2026 Cybersecurity Master’s Ranking, compiled after analysing more than 70 programmes using criteria such as academic quality, employability, innovation, practical experience and teaching staff. |
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| Master’s in Artificial Intelligence: Top 5 in Spain for online learning UAX’s Online Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence ranks fifth in the Artificial Intelligence category of El Mundo’s Online Master’s Degree Ranking. UAX is also the only university included amongst the five selected programmes, standing out for its applied approach, its links with businesses and the practical experience incorporated into the programme. |
| Master’s in Big Data for Business: Top 4 in Spain UAX’s Master’s Degree in Big Data for Business ranks amongst the top four Big Data master’s programmes in Spain according to Mundo Posgrado 2026. This recognition reinforces UAX’s position in advanced education in data, analytics and technology applied to business. |
| Top Employers Spain 2026 UAX has retained its certification as one of the best organisations to work for in Spain, highlighting its commitment to talent. |
| Madrid Excelente Award UAX is recognised for its commitment to safety and business excellence in digital environments. |
| ISO 9001 Certification ISO 9001 certification sets out the requirements for a quality management system (QMS) designed to ensure that organisations meet customer and regulatory requirements whilst continuously improving their processes and products. |
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