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Spain is one of the easiest places to make new friends, experience the real fiesta (party) attitude and enjoy lovely, warm, Mediterranean weather! Who wouldn’t want to study abroad in such a welcoming place?
Apart from the overall exciting atmosphere, Spain is home to many universities and colleges that welcome thousands of foreign students each year. While you study and prepare to become a specialist in your chosen field, you will also enrich your cultural horizons by seeing and admiring some really amazing attractions.
From white, sandy beaches and blue seas, to the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and to the ancient villages of Granada, Spain truly offers both natural and urban splendours.
Embrace the chance to sharpen your Spanish skills and enjoy a relaxed and multicultural environment while you study abroad in Spain!
Many international students won't have to pay more than 4,000 EUR per year to study in Spain. And numerous study programmes actually start at only 100–150 EUR per year. Still, keep in mind that non-EU/EEA students don't always enjoy the same low tuition as EU/EEA citizens.
Over 50 Spanish universities earn their place in the international university rankings every year. Out of them, business schools are the stand out institutions, as Spain is know for being a supportive place for future entrepreneurs and business people.
Spain has one of the most enjoyable weather in Europe. Temperatures vary from one region to another; but it's safe to say that if you love the sun, going to the beach, and feeling all that pleasant warmth touching your skin, then you cannot go wrong by choosing a Spanish university for your studies.
Although the famous siesta, the habit of taking a nap after lunch, is slowly declining, it still remains a part of the traditional Spanish lifestyle and customs.
You can enjoy your siesta as well as other local habits and dishes, like tapas, flamengo — a beautiful art form — and, of course, you'll witness and maybe participate in the passionate celebrations related to football, which is incredibly popular.
As you already know by now, or should know, speaking only one foreign language is not always enough. Employees are encouraged to know at least another language in addition to English, and there are many online tools available for those who want to learn at their own pace.
But living and studying in Spain for a few years is the best opportunity to learn Spanish. You will anyway need at least the basics, since not everybody speaks English.
In Spanish universities, you can study any discipline you can imagine at all degree levels. Particularly known for Law, Spanish language or Social Sciences, universities in Spain offer plenty of degrees for subject areas like Computer Science, Engineering or Natural Sciences.
Here are some of the most popular study options in Spain
In Spain, you can enrol in over 70 universities, some of them with a long history and many, always present in international university rankings. Apart from big cities like Madrid and Barcelona, you can also apply to universities in Spanish cities like Valencia, Alicante, Salamanca or Marbella.
Find out more about what it’s like to study and have fun in Spanish cities, like:
There are more than 70 universities in Spain, most of which are supported by state funding. Spain also offers private universities, some affiliated with the Catholic Church. Universities are divided into Departments, Faculties, Technical Schools, University Schools, University Institutes and University Colleges.
Examples of universities from Spain we recommend:
Here are a few useful tips to keep in mind while applying at a Spanish university:
You’ll want to first check with your chosen university in Spain.
Let's take a closer look at tuition and living expenses in Spain:
Talking about tuition fees at Spanish universities can get a bit complicated. But we'll do our best to keep everything simple and crystal clear.
The tuition fees we'll list below usually apply to students coming from the EU/EEA. If you're not in this category, you can encounter 3 different situations:
pay tuition that is 2 or even 3 times higher
300–3,500 EUR/year for Master’s degrees
Most degrees will cost under 20,000 EUR per academic year. However, you can expect to pay over 25,000 or even 30,000 EUR per year for some business programmes.
Depending on the city, the type of accommodation (student residence halls vs rented flat), and the exact location of your housing, prices for accommodation range between 250 and 1,000 EUR/month. Prices for rent are the highest in cities like Madrid and Barcelona.
Choosing a student residence will save you some money as the price for a room is usually between 350 and 650 EUR/month.
If you come from an EU/EEA country, you can use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for any healthcare services in a Spanish public hospital or clinic. However, you should acquire it prior to your departure in Spain. Non-EU/EEA students should arrange a private health insurance in Spain to cover the duration of their stay.
Emergency healthcare is guaranteed regardless of your nationality, but you may be charged for the services.
Food bills from local supermarkets would cost between 200 and 400 EUR/month. If you want to grab a meal at an inexpensive restaurant, it would cost you around 10 EUR, while drinks in bars and pubs have prices that start from 3 EUR.
On average, living costs for students in Spain range between 700 and 1,100 EUR/month.
Spain has one of the most open, friendly and lively atmospheres you will ever experience. Spanish people live their lives to the fullest and everything is a reason for a fiesta, so you’ll be laughing and have a fun time in Spain more than you can imagine.
Spanish culture is fascinating and you could learn a lot about it by just admiring some of its architectural masterpieces, like the great Moorish fortress, the Alhambra, or Gaudi’s famous designs.
Spain is one of the world's biggest producers of saffron and olive oil. Some other important industries that support the country’s economy include renewable energy, telecommunications, tourism and textile manufacturing.
Since Spanish is the second most popular language in the world, you should take advantage of your time in Spain and learn the language that everyone is so attracted to. Learning Spanish won’t be just a fun activity, but it is also an impressive element you can add to your resume.
Throughout Spain, you can find so many beautiful and remarkable attractions, some of them date back from Moorish times. Some of the most popular places you can visit in Spain are:
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