Study in Spain

Do I need a high level of Spanish to study at a Spanish university? How much does it cost to do a Degree or a Masters in Spain?

Yes, in most universities you will have to take a test to confirm your linguistic ability. Universities may also consider the student's résumé to verify your ability.

"A Degree at a public university costs, on average, 1,000 euros per academic year. A Degree at a private university costs, on average, 6,300 euros per academic year.

A Masters costs from 4,000 to 30,000 euros, depending on where you study, for how long you study etc."

How to get admission in Universities or colleges of Spain?

"To get admission in universities or colleges of Spain, students must expect to be asked to provide following information:

Student's academic performance (Grade Point Average, scholarships, etc...
Student's selling points/talents (what students think about him/herself
Letters of recommendation (what other's think about the student)
Student's hobbies and interests, knowledge of current events in Spain, resume/curriculum-vitae and official college transcript to date, etc..."

What are the approx living cost for an international student in spain while studying?

"In Spain Rent and other living expenses vary considerably depending on the participant housing choices and financial situation. A single participant can expect to incur the following approximate basic living expenses (monthly):

Housing: 500 - 700
Utilites: 80 - 150
Food: 300 - 360
Transportation: 20 - 40
Miscellaneous: 120 - 200
Sub Total: 1,020 - 1,450 (euros)

Sports: 30 - 60
Entertainment: 220 - 300
Total: 1,270 - 1,810 (euros)

Those students arriving with partners should increase all costs by approximately 30%"

Do I need a student visa for studying in Spain?

"Student visa for Spain may not be required depending on the length of study and nationality of the student. Nationals of the following countries may not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days:

(a) EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and US;
(b) Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. Of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Those studying longer than 90 days may require a student visa.

Nationals of countries not appearing above may require a visa to enter Spain. Documents Required
The following may be required:

Completed application form.
4 passport-size photos.
Valid passport (For a minimum of 180 days prior to your arrival in Spain)
Return travel tickets or itinerary and proof of payment for tickets.
Proof of purpose of visit.
Evidence of sufficient funds for stay.
Proof of attendance at educational institute
Medical certificate from physician
Police clearance certificates (for any countries of residence during the previous 5 years)

Time required to issue visa

Time of visa issuance varies with nationality; average 6 weeks to 10 weeks."