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Study in Spain

Your next chapter in Spain.

Compare real programmes in Barcelona, Madrid and beyond — and the qualification each one leads to.

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Overview

Why consider Spain?

Spain has public and private universities as well as private business, design and hospitality schools. The programmes in our listings are mostly at private universities and schools, above all in Barcelona and Madrid. Qualifications differ: official Spanish degrees, a university's or school's own awards, and degrees awarded by partner universities abroad.

  1. Work alongside your studies, within limits

    A long-stay authorisation for higher-education studies allows paid work that's compatible with your studies, generally up to 30 hours a week.

    What it means: It can help with living costs, but the visa still requires proof of funds — plan your budget without it.

  2. Different kinds of qualification

    Official Spanish degrees sit alongside universities' own awards (títulos propios) and degrees awarded by partner universities, sometimes abroad.

    What it means: Check which one a programme leads to, especially if you plan further study or a regulated profession.

  3. A published funds requirement

    For a study stay you must show funds equal to 100% of IPREM — Spain's public income reference index — for each month, unless your accommodation is prepaid.

    What it means: You can plan your evidence early. Money set aside for tuition doesn't count towards it.

From catalogue to course list

Find the city, then the course.

Programme rows from our listings, sorted by city and campus. Pick a city to search its courses.
Work while studying
Generally up to 30 hours a week
Visa funds
100% of IPREM a month
Official degrees
Listed in the RUCT register

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Is this a fit?

Is this a fit for your plans?

Decision points to weigh up — not a judgement about you.

  • Subject and qualification

    Our listings in Spain cover business, marketing, hospitality, design and some health and engineering programmes, plus language courses.

  • Teaching language

    Many listed programmes are in English; others are in Spanish. Spanish is useful for daily life even on an English-taught course.

  • Budget

    Fees vary by school and billing period — some charge per semester, some per year, some add one-time fees. Plan living costs separately.

  • Study experience

    Barcelona and Madrid have the most programmes; Valencia, Málaga, Alicante, Murcia and Marbella offer alternatives.

Planning snapshot

What to plan for

Read each fee with its billing period and any one-time charges, keep living costs separate, and remember the visa funds requirement is a minimum.

Study at a glance

Bachelor's degree
Mostly 4 years in our listings; some are 3 years
Master's degree
Usually 1–2 years; many in our listings take one academic year
Main intakes
Mostly September or October; some schools offer more
Language of study
Spanish or English — check each programme

General information. Programmes vary — confirm details with the institution.

Your budget, part by part

  • Tuition

    Per semester or per year, as each school states; some add enrolment or admin fees.

  • Living costs

    Rent, food, transport and phone — highest in Barcelona and Madrid.

  • Health insurance

    Required for the visa, with an insurer authorised in Spain.

  • Visa and residence card

    The visa application and, for longer stays, the foreigner identity card (TIE).

  • Travel and arrival

    Flights, a rent deposit and costs for your first weeks.

Minimum funds for a study stay

100% of IPREM for each month, unless accommodation is prepaid

Source: Reglamento de Extranjería (BOE) (opens in a new tab), checked October 2026. Official amounts change — check before you apply.

Universities and schools

Institutions with programmes in our Spain listings

Listings come from programme records shared with us and show details as listed. A listing isn't a statement of partnership or current availability.

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Application preparation

A realistic way to prepare

  1. 01

    Step 01

    Shortlist programmes

    Compare content, award, campus, language and full cost.

  2. 02

    Step 02

    Check requirements

    Academic, language and document requirements for each course.

  3. 03

    Step 03

    Apply and accept

    Apply to each institution as it asks, then accept the offer you want.

  4. 04

    Step 04

    Visa and departure

    Apply for the long-stay study visa at the Spanish consulate responsible for where you live, with your admission letter, funds and insurance.

Before you apply

What to check

Immigration and admissions rules change regularly. Use these notes as a starting point and confirm current requirements with official sources.

  • Study stays of more than 90 days need a long-stay study visa from the Spanish embassy or consulate responsible for where you live.
  • You'll need to show funds equal to 100% of IPREM (Spain's public income reference index) for each month, unless your accommodation is paid in advance for the whole stay.
  • Health insurance with an insurer authorised in Spain, giving cover similar to the public health system, is required.
  • Check whether a programme leads to an official Spanish degree — official degrees are listed in the Ministry's RUCT register.

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