UCAM continues to climb the ranks within the Spanish university landscape, as shown by the latest Knowledge and Development Foundation (Fundación CYD) ranking presented this week, which analyzed 84 Spanish universities. This is one of the most prestigious reports in the country, measuring key dimensions such as teaching, research, knowledge transfer, internationalization, and labor market integration. UCAM has improved its position compared to the previous edition, standing out as the regional leader with 13 "top performance" indicators.

Regarding Teaching and Learning, the report reflects that Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia is a major hub for attracting undergraduate students from other autonomous communities. The same trend is seen in Master’s programs, where the university achieves high graduation and performance rates.

The institution particularly stands out for its capacity to attract investment and economic resources for R&D+i. In terms of Knowledge Transfer, it ranks as the leading university in the Region of Murcia and the second in Spain for private funds liquidated. Furthermore, it excels in technological transfer, positioning itself as the second-ranked private university in the country for patents granted per professor. Likewise, it holds the fourth spot among private universities for attracting external research funding.

Another highlight of the CYD Ranking is UCAM’s significant national and international appeal; 55.8% of its Master’s students and 38.0% of its undergraduate students come from other Spanish regions, placing it in the national Top 10 for postgraduate attraction. Additionally, the ranking underscores another strength by placing it in the national Top 20 for its offer of degrees—both undergraduate and Master’s—taught in a foreign language (English), a vital factor in today's globalized world. These include the Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration, Dentistry, Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Psychology, International Relations, and Veterinary Medicine, alongside an extensive catalog of postgraduate programs.

Employability, Quality, and Internationalization

In its thirteenth edition, the CYD Ranking focused on a precise analysis of the fields of Law, Business Administration and Management, Journalism and Communication, and Education.

The results demonstrate that a high percentage of UCAM graduates secure employment aligned with their training, proving the excellence of its educational model.

• Law: UCAM is the top university in the country for its self-employment rate. It also stands out for its research potential in resource acquisition—ranking second in Spain for liquidated private funds and fifth for liquidated external research funds. It is also the fourth-ranked Spanish university for international internships and fifth for Master’s student mobility.
• Business Administration and Management (ADE): The university excels in labor market integration; its graduates show a Social Security affiliation rate of 65% in the first year and 80.6% by the fourth year. It is also the second-ranked university in Spain for the self-employment rate in the first year. International orientation is another strong point, with UCAM ranking 6th nationally for international undergraduate students.
• Journalism: The university ranks third in Spain for enrolled international students and shows a high number of doctoral theses completed by foreign students.
• Education: The CYD Ranking places UCAM in the national Top 10 for its low dropout rate in undergraduate degrees, highlighting its offer of practical credits and internships. In research, it ranks first in Spain for liquidated private funds.