The Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) is ranked among the ten most outstanding Spanish universities in the disciplines of Education and History, according to the results of the CYD Ranking 2026. This report assesses the performance of higher education institutions across various academic areas.
In the field of Education, UAM shares an excellent position with universities such as the International University of Catalonia, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the Public University of Navarre, Nebrija, and Deusto. The Madrid-based institution particularly excels in the Teaching and Learning dimension, where it leads the national classification alongside the Pablo de Olavide University and the Public University of Navarre.
The Education area holds significant importance in the Spanish university landscape. During the 2023-2024 academic year, it accounted for 12.1% of the student body, with a notable female majority representing 74.5% of students. Employment data indicates that 78.7% of graduates in this discipline secure employed positions four years after completing their studies, with an average gross annual salary of 24,546 euros.
Regarding History, UAM remains among the top ten universities in the country, although the Autonomous University of Barcelona heads this particular ranking. UAM shares this recognition with institutions such as the universities of Cantabria, Alcalá, Granada, Salamanca, Burgos, Valencia, and Pablo de Olavide.
History degree programs registered over 24,000 undergraduate enrollments across Spain during the 2024-2025 academic year, with a male predominance of 64.3%. Employability for History graduates shows that 57.3% are employed four years after their training, earning an average gross annual salary of 30,273 euros.
The CYD Ranking employs a multidimensional methodology to evaluate university quality, considering aspects such as teaching and learning, research, international outlook, employability, and contribution to regional development, thereby identifying the most outstanding institutions in each academic specialty.
