ETSIAAB’s Agro-Forestry Academic Programmes ranked amongst the World’s Top 100
The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject has officially placed the UPM at an outstanding 86th globally in the field of Agriculture & Forestry.
April 6, 2026
In the newly released 2026 edition of the prestigious QS international rankings, the agroforestry degrees taught by the School of Agricultural, Food and Biosystems Engineering (ETSIAAB) have once again secured a distinguished position. Ranking 86th worldwide, our school continues to cement its reputation as a global leader in higher education.
This year’s edition is the most comprehensive to date, evaluating over 1,900 institutions across 55 academic disciplines. Within the 'Natural Sciences' category, the ‘Agriculture & Forestry’ sub-ranking identifies the world's finest universities. Among the 475 elite institutions in this field, UPM has proudly maintained its status in the top 100 globally.
Designed as a definitive guide for international students, the QS ranking evaluates institutions based on academic excellence, employer reputation, and research impact (measured by citations and the ‘h-index’). These results reflect the outstanding quality of the scientific output produced by our world-class researchers.
UPM: The premier choice for Engineering and Technology
UPM remains the top-ranked Spanish polytechnic university in Engineering and Technology. Climbing to 82nd in the world, the University has now spent a remarkable decade consistently ranked among the global elite.
Alberto Garrido, UPM’s Vice-Rector for Academic Strategy and Quality, noted: “UPM has firmly established itself as one of the world’s top 100 universities for Engineering and Technology. Despite fierce international competition, we have seven subject areas in the global top 100. This success is a testament to our thriving International Research Networks across Europe, Asia, and America, and particularly our key role within the EELISA European University Alliance.”