The University of Seville says the double degree in Física y Matemáticas still has the highest entry threshold among its academic offerings, with a cut-off score of 13.594 for the 2026-27 academic year. It remains in the lead, though the score is 0.15 points lower than last year, a sign of slightly less pressure on admission to the most competitive programs.
Close behind, the double degree in Ingeniería Informática y Matemáticas requires a score of 13.374, down from 13.450 last year. The Grado en Biomedicina Básica y Experimental has edged up to 13.345, ranking third among the most demanding degrees. Other programs with high thresholds include Ingeniería Aeroespacial (13.340), Medicina (13.320), and the double degree in Fisioterapia y Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte (13.275).
Seven degrees or double degrees at the University of Seville require more than 13 points out of 14, one fewer than in 2025. Combined with lower cut-off scores for the top two programs, the figure points to a modest decline in selectivity among the university’s most sought-after courses.
The University of Seville remains Andalusia’s leading institution for first-choice applications, attracting 21,775 candidates out of 74,616 across the region. In other words, 28.38% of all Andalusian applicants prioritized studying at the Hispalense, keeping it among the leading destinations for higher education in southern Spain.
Among individual programs, Medicina stands out, with 2,252 applications for 352 available places in 2026-27. Europa Press also reported that 1,421 applicants were on the waiting list for Seville’s 352 first-year medical places, highlighting the pressure on capacity. Its report put Seville within a wider regional shortage: Málaga had 185 places and 1,778 applicants on its waiting list. Almería had 69 places and 1,047 waiting applicants, while Córdoba had 140 places and 1,459 waiting applicants. The report linked the shortage of medical-school places to a funding dispute between Spain’s Ministry of Health and the autonomous communities. Enfermería follows, with 1,446 applicants competing for 464 places. Other popular choices include Psicología (1,034 applications for 270 places), Educación Primaria (937 for 595), and Odontología (804 for 90).
Gender patterns in degree selection remain pronounced. Men continue to favor technical and sports-related fields, including Medicina and Ingeniería Aeroespacial, as well as Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, Ingeniería en Tecnologías Industriales, and Administración y Dirección de Empresa. Women are more likely to apply for health and education degrees, with Medicina and Enfermería among their top choices, followed by Psicología, Educación Primaria, and Odontología.
The highest admission score recorded this year was a perfect 14.000, achieved by a female applicant to the Grado en Farmacia. Medicina recorded another top score, 13.980. Ingeniería Aeroespacial and Derecho each reached 13.975, reflecting the intense competition for places in these programs.
Seville’s trend reflects broader patterns in other Spanish regions, where changing entry requirements and student preferences are reshaping higher education. Recent analysis of Catalonia’s education sector has also found persistent challenges and shifting dynamics, as detailed in a report on graduation rates and inequality in Catalan schools.
Spain’s university admission system uses a 14-point scale that combines high school grades with results from the national university entrance exam (EBAU). In Andalusia, places are assigned through successive allocation lists and later vacancy rounds, so cut-off scores can shift as applicants accept or decline offers. By the time Europa Press reported on a separate enrolment incident affecting 20 students, the regional process had issued 12 lists and assigned more than 51,500 new-entry places. Supply and demand determine each program’s cut-off score, and the most popular degrees often require near-perfect marks. As thresholds fluctuate, applicants need to track annual changes to maximize their chances of securing a place in their preferred program.
