History
The University of Deusto was inaugurated in 1886. The concerns and cultural interest of the Basque Country in having their own university, as well as the interest of the Jesuits in establishing higher studies in some part of the Spanish State coincided in its conception.
Education
Our education model aims to promote innovation in learning and teaching models, as it has been developed throughout Europe.It is based on two pillars:
- the development of students’ deep learning based on the development of values and skills to help them become professionals and active and responsible citizens.
- the belief that learning and teaching are based on the capacity of the University and its academic staff to learn and transform themselves by innovating their teaching and assessment methods, and all the processes that support them.
Research
Research at DEUSTO has seen a significant growth during the last decades, following a path towards excellence through the increased participation in international projects and networks.
Carrying out excellence is a robust body of professionals and researchers with a strong trajectory and expertise arranged around 9 interdisciplinary areas and 24 Teams of Excellence. Overall DEUSTO provides a flexible research ecosystem that nurtures international and inter-sectoral collaboration, and enables our researchers to cross-fertilise ideas and address local and global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.
University of Deusto Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 5 Masters
- 384 Scholarships
- 452 Academic Staff
- 9,135 Students
- 1,005 Students (int'l)
- 5,390 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
University of Deusto Overview
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University of Deusto Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 71 Reviews
- 4 Star 22 Reviews
- 3 Star 7 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.5
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
- Student Diversity 4.1
- Admission Process 4.4
- Quality of Student Life 4.4
Detailed Analysis and Insights
I enjoyed the clear lessons and interactive style. More practice exercises would help. Overall, it was a positive and rewarding experience that improved my skills.
Classes and general environment
I think Deusto is a nice place to start your career. Staff is nice and responsive. Professor lectures are great in most of the cases, they constantly make workshops and I love the program, it actually takes care and prepares their students for their future professional career. The only problem is them being inexperienced with international students and it�s a bit awkward. If you want to talk with the university support department, they don�t speak English. Also, Spanish students are weirdly distant, like if they see us as a different species, and avoids us as much as possible. I don�t know. It�s just awkward. Also, some of the workshops, most of the clubs, university activities are entirely in Spanish, making it honestly� ridiculous. I know we are in Spain and should have expected it, but we are in the English program, if the university was not prepared to only English speaking students, then why to bother? I see that they are trying their best, but still� it�s annoying that you cannot participate in anything or face rejections everywhere. I am pretty sure they will do better in 10 years, but till that time we are basically their experimental class. Funny story is that we have a group chat that is called �ADE Ingles� and people talk entirely in Spanish even if they know that there are only English speaking students. I just wish that the university and its students supported international students in their freshman year at least, while they adapt and catch up with the language. All those obstacles leave bitter associations and impressions with the language and people.
An international and multicultural experience
The EIBM Master at Deusto Business School was an amazing experience that I would definitely repeat. The true strength of the program lies in its international and multicultural environment, which fosters both personal and professional growth. While the academic courses are diverse and well-structured, the greatest value comes from developing soft skills and language proficiency. In my case, it was an excellent opportunity to improve my French and Spanish while interacting with students from all over the world.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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University of Deusto Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1001 | 1001 | 1001 |
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World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 801 | - | 1201 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 149 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | 1696 | 1845 |
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Housing services
- Deusto Hall of Residence
- Shared flat and homestay accommodation
- Municipal housing - Solidarity Youth
- Other accommodation choices
Library services
The Library places special emphasis on new technologies, aimed at facilitating team work, study and research. A good example of this is the number of computers available in the reference rooms and media library, the laptop borrowing service, location maps.
Medical services
The Health Service aims to promote good health and inform University of Deusto students about prevention, assistance and care. This space aims to contribute to students’ well-being, quality of life and social change.
Campus life
Vitoria-Gasteiz headquarters: The Egibide-Deusto headquarters is located in the Arriaga building at Pozoa Street in Vitoria-Gasteiz. This is the first centre in Spain that currently has a digital industrial plant facility devoted to training. The Dual Bachelor’s degree in Digital Industry is taught there.
The Bilbao campus was declared a site of historical interest in 2002. Several architecturally valuable buildings are found on the campus.
The UD in San Sebastian is distinctive for its avant garde design and singular architecture set within green areas and a unique arboretum.
- The Madrid headquarters of Deusto Business School are situated in a small palace in the Salamanca district
Accreditation
Deusto Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). These international accreditations recognize quality and excellence in business education and place Deusto Business School among the forefront of its peers. Only 2% and 6% of business schools worldwide are recognized by AMBA and by AACSB, respectively.