International Students

Our educational approach is personal, collaborative, and hands-on, placing every student at the centre of the learning experience. Through small class sizes, close faculty support, and active, experiential learning, we encourage students to think critically, work collaboratively, and develop the confidence to embrace new challenges.

We foster a culture of high performance built on ambition, resilience, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This commitment to academic excellence and student success is reflected in our international recognition, including the highest overall 5 QS Stars rating, outstanding performance in the CYD Foundation Ranking, and recognition by Forbes as one of Spain’s Top 10 Universities.

Nebrija University is ranked Spain’s No. 1 university for graduate employability in the 2026 BBVA–Ivie U-Ranking, achieving the highest possible score (100/100) for graduate employment outcomes. This recognition reflects a distinctive educational model built around academic excellence and strong professional engagement.

Our success is driven by:

• Hands-on, experiential learning from the very start of every programme.
• A network of 17,000+ corporate and institutional partnerships, creating outstanding internship and career opportunities.
• Faculty with extensive industry experience, who combine academic excellence with senior leadership roles in business and professional practice.
• A 94% graduate employment rate, demonstrating the strength of our career-focused approach.
• An employer satisfaction score of 9.4 out of 10, reflecting the quality, professionalism, and readiness of our graduates.

Internationalisation is embedded in everything we do at Nebrija. It shapes our academic model, enriches the student experience, and prepares graduates to thrive in a global environment.

Our international outlook is built on:

• 400+ partnerships with leading universities and institutions worldwide.
• International exchange opportunities, with more than 860 students participating in global mobility programmes.
• English-taught bachelor's degrees designed for an international career.
• A multicultural community where more than 20% of students are international, representing 60+ nationalities.
• A learning experience that equips students from day one with the global mindset, intercultural skills, and international perspective needed to lead across borders.

At Nebrija, internationalisation is far more than an added value—it is part of who we are.

Nebrija University’s four campuses across Madrid offer far more than places to study—they are purpose-built environments where innovation, technology, research, and student life come together to create an exceptional learning experience.

Each campus is tailored to its academic disciplines, featuring state-of-the-art laboratories, simulation centres, technology-enhanced classrooms, healthcare clinics, radio and television studios, libraries, workshops, and collaborative learning spaces. These facilities enable students to gain hands-on experience and develop the practical skills demanded by today’s professions.

Located in Madrid, one of Europe’s leading business and innovation hubs, our campuses place students at the heart of opportunity. Close connections with companies, institutions, and industry partners ensure an international, practice-oriented education that prepares graduates for successful careers from day one.

At Nebrija, learning extends far beyond lectures and seminars. Students immerse themselves in outstanding academic, cultural, creative, and professional initiatives that bring knowledge to life and foster personal growth.

From the Nebrija Debate League, Nebrija MUN (Model United Nations), Tocados Fashion Festival, and the AdN Short Film Festival, to hackathons, AI and programming competitions, Moot Courts, the Nebrija to Dakar engineering challenge, fashion shows, Fine Arts exhibitions, engineering and automotive competitions, and entrepreneurship and innovation challenges, students develop their talents through real-world experiences.

Complemented by sports clubs, volunteering, conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities with leading companies, these experiences cultivate leadership, creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and professional connections—enhancing both personal development and career readiness from day one.

At Nebrija University, research transforms knowledge into solutions that address today’s global challenges. Through the Doctoral School’s 10 PhD programmes, 16 research chairs developed in partnership with leading companies and institutions, 21 research groups and centres, and more than 65 competitive research projects and scientific publications supported by national and international funding, our researchers drive innovation across health, engineering, artificial intelligence, business, education, communication, and the social sciences.

This dynamic research ecosystem fosters applied research, knowledge transfer, and international collaboration, generating scientific advances that benefit society while enriching the education of future professionals through innovation, discovery, and close engagement with industry.