Study in Spain
Spain: A country to study, work and live
Luis Delgado, PhD in Physics, Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education, talks about what makes Spain an ideal place to study.
You have probably heard about the beauties of Spain as an attractive country to visit, work and live but you still need some more arguments and evidences to commit yourself to a student experience in Spain. Did you know that Spain is the first country receiving Erasmus students from abroad beating larger countries such as the UK, France and Germany? Here you will find some good reasons to choose Spain for your student experience abroad.
QUALIFICATIONS ACCEPTED WORLDWIDE
Spain is home to 84 universities (50 public and 34 private) delivering courses in more than 230 university campuses distributed all over the Spanish territory.
As member of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), all the official degrees delivered by Spanish universities have full academic and professional recognition in more than 50 countries in the world. Spain’s high academic standards and quality controls ensure that you will receive a high quality education benefiting your future career.
ATOM OPENING
Under the Spanish higher education system you will not only acquire tangible and explicit knowledge related to your field, but you will also be trained in transversal skills and competences required for the new jobs and social life of the xxi century. You will also have the opportunity to learn on intangible knowledge on key aspects such as: leadership, team working, communication, creativity, self-confidence, problem solving, democratic values, etc.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND LANGUAGES
One of the major hallmarks of an education in Spain is the cultural diversity it provides, offering unique experience to every student to study programmes to student life to work experiences and to career prospects.
Spain is the third country with more UNESCO world cultural heritages. Spanish is the 2nd more spoken language in the world with over 500 million people. It is the official language in 19 Latin American countries. It is foreseen that in 2060 USA will be the 2nd Spanish speaking country after Mexico in the world.
Every year, there is an increasing number of English taught programmes with more than 280 Bachelor’s and 500 Master’s in the academic course 2016-17, either totally or partially taught in English, offering the opportunity of simultaneously follow the course in English and study Spanish. Spanish courses are offered in all the Spanish universities as well as in specialised language schools and academies all over Spain.
WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN SPECIFIC SUBJECTS
Do you have a specific study subject of interest? Spanish universities can cover it. Spain has 34 universities in 55 subjects in the Top 100 of world subject rankings and even 4 in the Top 10 (QS and Shangai ARWU) in disciplines such as: Civil Engineering, Marine and Ocean Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Business and Management, Remote Sensing and others. Spainjanks 11 in the QS 2017 Ranking of Higher Education Systems Strength.
AFFORDABLE LIVING COSTS
The living standards in Spain are amongst the highest in the world, but the costs of living in Spain are generally lower than in other European countries, it is estimated that the average expenditure for a student or researcher in Spain is around 900-1000 Euros/month.
RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
Most Spanish universities are research intensive universities connected with other research centers, technological and scientific parks, industry and civil society organisations through the above mentioned university-centered International Campuses of Excellence.
You will have broad opportunities to become part of these knowledge and innovation ecosystems, where you will be able to develop yours skills and creativity working in research, innovation and creativity activities in fields such as telecommunication, medicine, agriculture, computer technology, environmental science, etc.
CAMPUS LIFESTYLE
The Spanish excellence initiative international Campus of Excellence launched in 2009 introduced a new concept of university campus as a healthy and sustainable territorial environment for scientific and teaching excellence, integrated in the social life of the city or region.
The social model of the Spanish campuses includes use of sophisticated information and communication technology, sports facilities, public events such as concerts, arts performances, etc., offering you a rich range of opportunities for learning and leisure.
VISAS AND IMMIGRATION
Do you know that there is an accelerated procedure to ease the arrival of foreign students, professors, scholars and researchers in Spain?
The Spanish Government is eliminating obstacles and barriers hindering the mobility of students and easing residence permits to look for a job after the end of the studies or research activities, with a minimum duration of nine months.
— With inputs from Embassy of Spain in New Delhi
FACT SHEET
HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM:
- 84 Universities of which 50 public and 34 private, 234 university campuses.
- 1,529,370 students, of which 1,361,340 undergraduate students (including 100.814 in pre-Bologna cycles); 139,844 master students and 28,546 doctoral students.
- 2,637 Undergraduate courses; 3,361 Master courses; 1,035 Doctoral programmes.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS FROM INDIA:
- 498 of which 99 in credit mobility and 399 in degree seeking mobility, of which 31 are at undergraduate level, 269 at Master’s level and 99 at Doctoral level.
TUITION FEES:
- The range of tuition fees to study in Spain for undergraduate level in public universities is between 750-2,100 Euros per academic year (60 credits). Master and PhD degrees is 900¬3,300 Euros/year.
LIVING COSTS:
- Spain is an affordable country. Madrid and Barcelona are the most expensive cities with around 1,300 Euros/month for all monthly expenses, while in other cities, living costs are cheaper, 800-850 Euros/month on average.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Some scholarships are offered by the Spanish government and others include the Erasmus Mundus scholarships for international students provided by the European Union and other grant schemes.
The Spanish Government is eliminating barriers hindering the mobility of students and easing residence permits for them after the end of their studies or research.