{"id":53222,"date":"2021-05-01T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T06:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=53222"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:47:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:47:54","slug":"how-to-study-abroad-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-study-abroad-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to study abroad in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Studying abroad in Spain may seem like a dream, but it\u2019s a dream that can come true very easily if you want it to!<\/p>\n<p>Spain encourages students from other countries inside and outside of Europe to come and study here and every year the application process gets simpler and smoother.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to study abroad in Spain!<\/p>\n<p>Go! Go! Espa\u00f1a is here to help you if you require any advice or information related to a planned move to Spain.<\/p>\n<p>We know all the ins and outs of <strong>how to study abroad in Spain <\/strong>and partner with the best Spanish language schools in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>The support we offer is free, so <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/#form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">please get in touch<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of the most important things to consider when considering how to study abroad in Spain:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Where you want to study in Spain<\/h2>\n<p>You will need to decide in which part of Spain you wish to study.<\/p>\n<p>Is there a particular region of Spain you have always wanted to visit?<\/p>\n<p>Do you prefer towns or cities?<\/p>\n<p>How hot do you like the weather (north or south?).<\/p>\n<p>Madrid and Barcelona are always popular due to the number of great quality universities in both cities, offering a wide variety of courses, and increased job opportunities.<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32149 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-to-study-abroad-in-Spain-Barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"How to study abroad in Spain\" width=\"640\" height=\"324\" \/><\/h4>\n<h2>2. Cost of studies in Spain<\/h2>\n<p>Tuition fees for a bachelor\u2019s degree in a public university range between 800 and 1,200 Euros per year.<\/p>\n<p>Master degrees tend to cost a bit more at around 1,000-3,500 Euros per year.<\/p>\n<p>Tuition fees in Spain are considerably higher at private universities, ranging between 5,500 and 20,000 Euros per year.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Language of studies in Spain<\/h2>\n<p>If you already speak Spanish it\u2019s a bonus, but these days there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/university-studies-in-english-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">degrees in English in Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When a degree is taught in Spanish you are usually required to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/common-european-framework-of-reference-for-languages-cefr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B2 level<\/a> in Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Most Spanish universities don&#8217;t require <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/dele-exam-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official DELE certification<\/a> of your level, but they will want you to pass an interview or test.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking the language is something that typically worries many people when considering h<strong>ow to study abroad in Spain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For sure, it helps open more course options and makes you feel more at home in the country, but it is getting easier and easier to study in Spain in English.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t already speak Spanish, it is a good idea to learn some Spanish prior to moving to Spain in a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/language-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">language school<\/a> or via an <a href=\"https:\/\/spanishonline.staging-gogoespana.kinsta.cloud\/collections?category=courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online course<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Spanish Student Visa<\/h2>\n<p>In order to study abroad in Spain you will need a <strong>Student Visa. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/student-visa-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visa application process<\/a> has been simplified a lot in recent years, but you do have to make sure you start applying soon enough.<\/p>\n<p>Go! Go! Espa\u00f1a can help you with every stage of the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-to-study-abroad-in-Spain-madrid.jpg\" alt=\"How to study abroad in Spain\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5. Choosing the right Spanish University and course<\/h2>\n<p>Spain has a vast range of great universities.<\/p>\n<p>Once you know what you wish to study, you will need to decide where you want to study. Some of Spain\u2019s universities are private and some are public.<\/p>\n<p>To get into a public university you will be required to have a good level of Spanish and pass national Spanish exams.<\/p>\n<p>There are some good <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/college-preparatory-schools\/pce-ebau-selectividad\/academia-guiu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">preparatory schools<\/a> that can help with exam preparation and university enrolment.<\/p>\n<p>It should be pointed out that <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/universities\/madrid\/universidad-carlos-iii-de-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Universidad Carlos III de Madrid<\/a> has an Early Admission program and International Foundation Program that allows international\u00a0students access without passing the National Exams. To date, this is the only Spanish public university offering this.<\/p>\n<p>Applying for private universities in Spain is more straightforward.<\/p>\n<p>Although, you still need to be organized to apply on time, provide all necessary documentation, and arrange for your current qualifications to be assessed in order to <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/foreign-qualifications-in-spain-homologacion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">certify the equivalent academic level<\/a> in Spain.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to study abroad in Spain: Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Spanish higher education is becoming more and more accessible due to the low cost and <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wide range of courses available<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From Design to Engineering, Business, and Law there are <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/top-universities-in-spain-to-get-your-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">high-quality degrees<\/a> available in every area of education.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the procedure to <a href=\"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/study-at-the-university-in-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">study at the university in Spain<\/a> is becoming simpler by the day.<\/p>\n<p>With a little bit of time and organization, everybody who wants to can come and study abroad in Spain!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Studying abroad in Spain may seem like a dream, but it\u2019s a dream that can come true very easily if you want it to! Spain encourages students from other countries inside and outside of Europe to come and study here and every year the application process gets simpler and smoother. Let\u2019s take a closer look [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":126,"featured_media":53236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2054],"tags":[1705,1707,1716],"class_list":["post-53222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-study-in-spain","tag-study-abroad","tag-study-abroad-in-spain","tag-study-in-spain"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/126"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53222"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53241,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53222\/revisions\/53241"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}