Universidad de Navarra

The University of Navarra (Universidad de Navarra) is a private, non-profit, Catholic research university founded in 1952 by St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer as a corporate work of Opus Dei. It has its main campus in Pamplona, Spain, with additional campuses in San Sebastián, Madrid, and Barcelona (IESE Business School), as well as international campuses in New York, Munich, and São Paulo. The university offers numerous degrees, master's, professional programs, and doctoral studies across multiple faculties including Architecture, Sciences, Communication, Law, Medicine, and Theology. It is recognized as the top university in Spain according to the CYD ranking and is highly regarded by employers. The university operates a renowned medical center, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, accredited by Joint Commission International since 2004 and ranked among the best private hospitals in Spain and the world. The university has over 12,000 students, approximately 6,300 employees, and a large alumni network. Financially, it reported operating income of €765 million for 2024-25, with a positive financial year result of €52.4 million and a total endowment of €332.5 million including foundations. The current president is María Iraburu Elizalde (since January 2022), and the grand chancellor is Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz.