QS usually refers to the QS World University Ranking, which is the annual world university ranking published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS for short), a British international education market consulting company. QS Company initially cooperated with Times Higher Education (referred to as THE), and jointly launched the -QS World University Ranking, which was first released in 2004 and is an earlier global university ranking. Since 20 10, QS and began to publish their respective world university rankings.

QS World University Ranking 20 10 is recognized by the IREG- International Academic Ranking and Excellence Association established by the International University Ranking Expert Group (IREG), and it is one of the most influential rankings in the world. Together with Times Higher Education World University Ranking, American News World University Ranking and World University Soft Science Academic Ranking, it is recognized as the four more authoritative world university rankings.

Navarra University is a private university affiliated to the Catholic Chamber of Commerce, established in 1952. Navarra University is one of the only five private universities in Spain with official medical qualifications. Its mission is to seek and spread the truth, strengthen students' academic, cultural and personal accomplishment, promote scientific research and medical activities, provide development opportunities for faculty and staff, and extensively carry out cultural extension and social promotion for the purpose of service.