SPAIN
SPAIN
Spain is a popular destination for international students thanks to its high-quality education, affordable living costs, rich culture, and welcoming atmosphere. With over 96 universities—many offering programs in both Spanish and English—students can choose from a wide range of academic fields and some of the most prestigious business schools in the world.
In addition, our country is the largest recipient of exchange students within the Erasmus program. If we also take into account that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, Spain is a key destination in terms of educational offerings.
A global leader in various fields, Spain is one of the world's top tourist destinations. In this regard, it is worth noting that our country ranks second in the world in terms of the number of World Heritage cities, third in terms of the number of natural areas designated as Biosphere Reserves, and first in terms of the number of blue beaches in the northern hemisphere.
Capital
Madrid
Languages
Spanish
Size
505.990km²
Population size
49.153.849 (1 de Abril de 2025)
Living Costs
From 700 to 1,500 € (depending on the city)
Studying in Spain
Number of Institutions
The Spanish University System, in the 2023-2024 academic year, is made up of 96 universities (50 public and 46 private), in addition to 1,111 university centers including schools and faculties, 594 university research institutes, 61 doctoral schools, 57 university hospitals and 76 foundations. As member states of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), all official degrees issued by Spanish universities are recognized for academic and professional purposes in 53 countries around the world, 48 of them from the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). In addition, they are quality universities, well positioned in international rankings by specialty, and internationalized, as Spain is the favourite destination for ERASMUS+ students.
Number of Degree Programmes
5.211 degrees and double degrees
International Courses
Over 1,200s
Tuition Fees
The average price in Spain is around €2,000–€3,000 per academic year.
Scholarships
There are several organizations that offer scholarships in Spain for international students, ranging from the universities themselves to the Spanish government MAEC, AECID, Instituto Cervantes, as well as private institutions and centers.
Application Procedures
Visa and permits
Student life
You can work until 30h per week while studying
Life After Studies
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