Studying in Spain
Country
🇪🇸Spain
85+
50+ public + 35+ private
Universities
240,000+
SEPIE 2024-25 data
International Students
€1,500-4,500
non-EU Bachelor
Public University Annual Fee
12 months
after graduation
Job Search Visa
3 universities
(UB #150, UAM #156, UPC #183)
QS 2026 Top 200
Education Levels
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Bachelor's Universities
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Explore in detail →Studying in Spain offers a unique blend of high-quality education and cultural experience. Known for its world-class universities, innovative research, and low tuition fees, Spain attracts students globally with its rich history and diverse landscape
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Popular Universities in Spain
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Popular Scholarship
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)
Barcelona, Spain
Annual Fee€ 2554
Times Higher Ed.#801
Popular Scholarship
University Charles III of Madrid (UC3M)
Madrid, Spain
Annual Fee€ 6823
Times Higher Ed.#1001
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Murcia, Spain
Annual Fee€ 8000
Times Higher Ed.#1201
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Scholarship
ESEI International Business School, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Annual Fee€ 12200
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2026 data
Cost of Living in Spain
Average monthly student living costs — including accommodation and transport.
| City | Monthly Living | Accommodation | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | €1,100 | €550-850 | €20 Abono Joven |
| Barcelona | €1,150 | €600-900 | €40 T-Jove |
| Valencia | €850 | €400-600 | €42 monthly pass |
| Seville | €800 | €350-550 | €34 Tussam |
| Granada | €750 | €300-500 | €28 Rober |
Visa process
Spain Student Visa: Step by Step
Application Steps
- UNED Equivalency (Homologación)For a Turkish high school diploma to be accepted in Spain, a Bachillerato equivalency through UNED (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia) is required. Online application, takes 1-3 months, fee €78. Without this equivalency you cannot apply to a university.
- SELE / PCE Entrance ExamFor non-EU students, UNED's PCE (Pruebas de Competencias EspecÃficas) exam — formerly known as SELE. Spanish, mathematics and subject courses. 6-7 subjects × 90 minutes; fee €113. There are programmes for which universities make it mandatory (especially medicine, law, journalism).
- Type D Visa ApplicationNational D visa through the Spanish Consulate in Istanbul/Ankara/Izmir. Fee €60. Documents: acceptance letter + UNED equivalency + proof of means of subsistence (€600/month, €7,200 per year) + health insurance + criminal record certificate + medical report.
- TIE (Tarjeta Identidad Extranjero)Within 30 days of arrival in Spain, you apply at the ExtranjerÃa office to obtain the TIE. Fee €11.60. Passport + visa + 3 photos + Empadronamiento (proof of residence) are required. The TIE serves as both a residence card and an ID.
- Empadronamiento + Health InsuranceEmpadronamiento (residence registration) from the city council (Ayuntamiento) is free. Health insurance: private, €400-700 per year (Sanitas, Adeslas, DKV), or in some regions students may be covered by the SSP.
Fees
- TIE (residence card)€11.60
- PCE/SELE entrance exam€113
- Type D visa (Consulate)€60
- UNED equivalency (Homologación)€78
- Health insurance, annual (private)€400-700
Required Documents
- ✓UNED Bachillerato equivalency (mandatory for a Turkish high school diploma)
- ✓Proof of means of subsistence: €600 per month (~€7,200 per year, 100% of IPREM)
- ✓Spanish: DELE B2 / SIELE 700+ (for Spanish-taught programmes)
- ✓English: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 80+ (for English-taught programmes)
- ✓Criminal record certificate (apostilled + Spanish translation)
- ✓Valid passport + health insurance certificate
Popular cities
Most Popular Student Cities in Spain
Madrid
Universidad Complutense Madrid (UCM)Universidad Autónoma Madrid (UAM)Carlos III (UC3M)IE University
Barcelona
Universitat de Barcelona (UB)Universitat Autònoma Barcelona (UAB)UPC TechESADE Business
Valencia
Universitat de ValènciaUniversitat Politècnica València (UPV)
Sevilla
Universidad de SevillaUniversidad Pablo de Olavide
Granada
Universidad de Granada (UGR)
Bilbao
Universidad PaÃs Vasco (UPV/EHU)Universidad de DeustoMondragon Unibertsitatea
Sources used for this page
- SEPIE — Servicio Español para la Internacionalización de la Educación(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Universidades.gob.es — Ministry of Universities(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores — Student Visa(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- UNED — Homologación de Bachillerato(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- QS World University Rankings 2026(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Study in Spain — Official Portal(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- DELE — Instituto Cervantes Certification(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- SIELE — Spanish Language Certification(last checked: 2026-05-12)
All figures have been verified against official sources. Be sure to check the official pages to confirm the information is up to date.
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