History
The Balearic Islands are pure diversity. An archipelago in which each island has its own distinct character and features. Islands full of history, with a cultural and monumental heritage that embodies the footsteps and the testimony of all the cultures that have sailed into their harbours.
Housing services
The UIB has a student hall of residence on campus. You can choose whether you want a single or shared room. In all cases, you will have a private bathroom, telephone, central heating, Internet connection and access to Campus Esport, the university sports facilities. You can choose between three different types of board: bed and breakfast, half board and full board.
Library services
There are libraries at the university campus and the University Headquarters in Menorca, and Eivissa and Formentera.
ICT services
There are computer rooms at the university campus in Sa Riera building (Palma), at the University Headquarters in Menorca and at the University Headquarters in Eivissa.
Medical services
- Medical Centre and Emergencies
- Pharmacy
- Organic Market
- Healthy Eating
- Sexconsulta
Campus life
The Campus is located in a rural setting between the Palma districts of Son Espanyol and Sa Garriga. Spanning a total area of almost 100 hectares, 52 of them will form part of a nature reserve in accordance to the soon-to-be instated Special Plan. Within this reserve is an Area of Special Interest (ANEI) along the north-western boundary which is known as the foothills of the Sierra de Tramuntana.
University of the Balearic Islands Overview
University of the Balearic Islands Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 12.5% Spain
Top 12.4% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
701
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 701 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
801
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
841
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 72 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 554 | 769 | 841 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
University of the Balearic Islands Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Spain Country
Palma City
University of the Balearic Islands Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 42 reviews
- 5 Star 20 Reviews
- 4 Star 13 Reviews
- 3 Star 4 Reviews
- 2 Star 5 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Leading Spanish research hub
They are one of the first five universities in Spain in innovation and technological development and research quality. In addition, we are one of the top ten in the world in research in the tourism field, and one of the top eight in teaching quality and innovation.
Nothing major to complain about!
The University of the Balearic Islands is a good University with friendly professors. Sometimes organisation problems occur, however nothing that cannot be dealt with. Everyone is very helpful and kind. It is however not easy to find a course here if you do not speak Catalan or at least Spanish. There are very few courses taught in English and most of the staff does not know any other language besides Spanish and Catalan. Nevertheless, there will always be someone on campus who will help you. The campus is nice and green, constantly modernising. The sport centre offers a good deal for university students.
An okay university
The university was very good, the infrastructures were allright. It had a whole building for master students
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