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Why study in Spain?

Quality Education - Educational opportunities of the highest standards and a multicultural population
English Taught Courses - Spanish universities charge very minimal tuition fees from international students and offer Master programs
exclusively taught in English
No IELTS TOEFL - IELTS / TOEFL not mandatory for admission but students have to face a Skype interview which is conducted by a University
Representative Part time Jobs - Students can work up to 20 hours/week Typical part time earning is 7 8 EUR per hour
Internship opportunities in multinational companies

Education System in Spain

The education system in Spain is divided into five levels: preschool, primary (elementary), compulsory secondary education, post-compulsory secondary education, and tertiary education, which includes vocational studies or university education. Primary and secondary education are compulsory and free for all children aged between 6 and 16 years old, and are considered basic (obligatory) education.

The Spanish education system is supported by the national government and the individual governments of each of the 17 autonomous regions in Spain. Each of the regions is responsible for the management, funding, and organisation of the education system within their borders.

The Spanish education system comprises three categories of schools: public schools (colegios públicos), which are mostly state-funded; private schools (colegios privados), which are privately funded; and semi-private schools (colegios concertados), which are funded partially by the state and partially by private entities.

Intakes

Fall Intake - The Fall intake for Universities in Spain starts in September / October. There are two deadlines to apply for fall intake. The first one falls in early June, and the other one, called the late application deadline for the Universities in Spain, falls in early September. It is advisable to apply during the first deadline.
Spring Intake - The Spring Intake for Universities in Spain starts in February. There is only one application deadline for the spring admission cycle in Spain, and the application deadline falls in early December for the Spring intake in Spain.

Popular Programs

Business Administration
Sports Management
Innovation and Tourism Marketing
Marketing & Finance
Arts & Humanities
Hospitality Management

Tuition Fees and Living costs

Tuition and Living costs

Level of Education	Tuition Fees per year
Bachelor's Degree	5000 Euros to 6500 Euros per year
Master’s Degree	4400 Euros to 11000 Euros per year

On an average basis, students spend around 6,000 to 12,000 euros per year at Spain. The type of accommodation plays a major factor for living costs.

Cost of living in Barcelona / Madrid can come to 1200 to 1300 euros per month inclusive of all expenses. But in other cities like Valencia, Cadiz or Seville, it accounts for around 850 euros per month.

Scholarships

Scholarships are often provided to students pursuing Masters Programs and Post Graduate degree courses. The Spanish government also provides generous support for doctoral research students to international students. Students can avail of different types of Scholarships based on Merit, based on region and based on annual alumni. Generally, scholarships are offered by three types of bodies,

Spanish Government
AIFA – American Institute for Foreign Study
Spanish Studies organisations

Some of the popular scholarships include,

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is provided for international students who pursue Doctorate Programs.
Toulouse Business School Excellence and Academic Excellence Scholarships in Spain
Spain Government Scholarships
UIC Barcelona Scholarship
European University of the Atlantic
University of Granada Scholarship
Barcelona Study Abroad Experience (SAE) Merit and Leadership Scholarship
Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB) Ph.D. Scholarships in Spain
UB Business School Executive MBA Scholarships for EU Students
ESCAC Cinematography Undergraduate Scholarships
UC3M Scholarships at Charles III University of Madrid for International Students in Spain
The American Institute for Foreign Study provides different types of partial scholarships for all students from all diversities, backgrounds and low income categories.
African Leadership in Business MBA Scholarships
Spanish Government Scholarships for International Students

Student Accommodation

International students can rent accommodation from these categories

Rent an apartment – range from 500 to 800 EUR per month (If it is shared, accommodation cost becomes very cheap)
Home Stays – Ranges around 600 EUR per month, inclusive of meals
Exclusive residence for students – range from 350 to 650 EUR per month

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Top study locations

Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Salamanca, Seville

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for Admissions

Medium of Instruction English
IELTS Not required
Students must be fluent in English with good communication skills. Students have to appear for a Skype interview taken by a University Officer from Spain. The interview is to judge English proficiency of candidate which lasts from 10 to 15 minutes
Academic percentage 60 and above
GMAT is not required
Usually No Application Fees

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for Admissions

Medium of Instruction English
IELTS Not required
Students must be fluent in English with good communication skills. Students have to appear for a Skype interview taken by a University Officer from Spain. The interview is to judge English proficiency of candidate which lasts from 10 to 15 minutes
Academic percentage 60 and above
GMAT is not required
Usually No Application Fees

Documents for Admissions

10 th Marksheet and Certificate
12 th Marksheet and Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree All individual semester wise /Annual Marksheets
Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate
Passport Copy First and Last Page
Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Work experience certificate if any
Skype id of the student

Post Study work rights

International students who graduate from Spanish universities have the opportunity to stay in the country after their studies to work. There are two legal options that allow foreign students to work. First, through the student visa itself, which authorises work. However, if the card was issued before August 16th, 2022, the foreigner must apply for compatibility with studies to work.

The second option is to apply for a post-study work visa, which allows graduates to stay in Spain for up to one year after graduation to look for employment.

In addition, a new law being proposed, the University System Law, may give all international graduates the opportunity to stay in the country after study without having to apply for a new visa. The length of time for this option is still being decided, but it may be increased to two years.

To be eligible for the post-study work visa, graduates need to have their university diploma, sufficient means of financial support, health insurance, and proof of payment of the application fee. International students are allowed to work for 20 hours a week.