Public university courses can have lower published fees, but residency, nationality and regional rules may change your rate. Always obtain your own international fee quote.
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STUDY IN EUROPE
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Undergraduate & postgraduate study
Study in Spain
Public and private university pathways across engineering, business, design and hospitality, with regional fee differences.
Undergraduate tuition
€700–€1,700
general public-sector guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range
Public-sector guide updated March 2026
Postgraduate tuition
€1,000–€3,500
general public-sector guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range
Public-sector guide updated March 2026
Living budget / month
€700–€1,200
Reference budget · see conditions below
Why students choose Spain
You can choose between major metropolitan campuses and smaller student cities. Compare the course language: Spanish, regional languages and English all appear in the system.
Business, engineering, architecture and tourism-related study offer varied pathways. Spanish skills can help both daily life and the graduate job search.
Explore strengths in
Business
Engineering
Design
Technology
Universities & courses
Undergraduate courses
- Business & economics
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Hospitality & tourism
- Design
Postgraduate courses
- International business
- Data science
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Tourism management
- Public health
Universities & institutions
QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall
Universitat de Barcelona
QS 2027 · =165 overallUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona
QS 2027 · 211 overallUniversidad Autónoma de Madrid
QS 2027 · 226 overallIntakes & start dates
When can you start?
September/October is the usual academic-year start. Some postgraduate and private programmes offer another intake. Confirm the exact course start, admission procedure and document-recognition requirements before applying.
Start dates vary by programme.
Tuition & living costs
Typical fee range
Public-sector guide updated March 2026
Typical fee range
Public-sector guide updated March 2026
What these tuition figures coverThe 2026 national-level guide puts public undergraduate tuition around EUR 700–1,700 and master's tuition around EUR 1,000–3,500 per academic year. These are general public-sector ranges, not national averages or a guaranteed non-EU/non-resident rate. Region, residency and course rules can raise the charge; private tuition can reach EUR 20,000 annually.
The March 2026 national-level guide places Madrid and Barcelona around EUR 1,000–1,200 monthly and smaller cities around EUR 700–900. These are city planning ranges, not visa-funding amounts.
Part-time work & careers
Up to 30 hours / week · eligible permits
A qualifying long-duration higher-education study authorisation permits employed or self-employed work automatically when compatible with study, subject to the 30-hour weekly limit and applicable conditions. Other course categories have different permissions. Check your exact residence authorisation before beginning work.
After your degree
Eligible higher-education graduates with at least EQF level 6 can apply for up to 24 months to seek suitable employment or develop a business. This residence route cannot be extended and does not authorise work. A separate qualifying work authorisation is needed to begin employment.
Career fields to investigate
Notable student cities
Barcelona
Universities, design and technology activity; check both housing and teaching language.
Madrid
A wide institution choice with business, research and a capital-city budget.
Valencia
Engineering, business and creative study in a coastal university city.