Apply for a Student Visa in Spain

There has been an important recent change in the law (Oct. 2018) that now permits persons from outside of the European Union to apply for a student visa in Spain. Previously if you were a student from outside of the EU you could only apply for your visa through the Spanish consulate of your home… Continue reading Apply for a Student Visa in Spain

A Guide to visiting English Universities in Spain for British Students

So you found a few English speaking universities in Spain, figured out what you need to do for your visa, but you can’t decide which one to attend. Why not visit them to get a better idea? In this guide, we aim to provide you with all the basics you should consider when visiting a… Continue reading A Guide to visiting English Universities in Spain for British Students

How to get a Work Authorization in Spain on a Student Visa

Foreign students studying in Spain will very often consider getting a part-time job to boost their finances and better get to know the locals and the local culture and language. Let’s take a look at how to get work authorization in Spain on a Student Visa. Work Authorization as a student in Spain 1.  Requirements… Continue reading How to get a Work Authorization in Spain on a Student Visa

Study a Bachelor in Spain

Spain offers a huge range of Bachelor’s Degree courses and a Bachelor in Spain is becoming an ever more popular choice for international students. Why study a Bachelor in Spain? The first Spanish university, The University of Salamanca, was founded way back in 1134. It fair to say that Spain has had a decent amount… Continue reading Study a Bachelor in Spain

How to Study in Spain after Brexit

On January 31, 2020 the UK officially left the European Union. As a result UK students are now treated as other non-Europeans and it is more complicated for UK students to come to Spain to study. A bit more complicated maybe, but you can still come to Study in Spain after Brexit! Study in Spain… Continue reading How to Study in Spain after Brexit

Housing in Spain: Everything You Need to Know

Spain is renowned for its attractive cost and quality of living and is one of the cheapest places to buy or rent a house in Europe. There is no shortage of great value housing in Spain! If we use the Expatistan Cost of Living Map for Europe we can see that only Eastern Europe and… Continue reading Housing in Spain: Everything You Need to Know

How to get a residence permit in Spain

Spain’s population is around 47 million and is experiencing rising immigration. A decade ago the economic crisis saw the Spanish population decrease sharply as people sought opportunities abroad, but now Spain is the eurozone’s fastest-growing major economy and people are flocking to the country. Spain is always attractive due to its weather, culture, history, food,… Continue reading How to get a residence permit in Spain

How to get into University in Spain

Spain is one of the most popular destinations in the world to study abroad, with rising numbers of foreign students every year. The Spanish education system is of a high standard and well organized, the cost of living is one of the lowest in Europe, and tuition fees are among the most reasonable. So, how… Continue reading How to get into University in Spain

Difference between PCE and EBAU Exams

PCE and EBAU are exams that high school students are required to take to be accepted into a Spanish university. Let’s take a closer look at the difference between PCE and EBAU. Difference between PCE and EBAU Exams PCE stands for Pruebas de Competencias Específicas (specific competency tests). EBAU stands for Evaluación del Bachillerato para… Continue reading Difference between PCE and EBAU Exams

Private and Public Universities in Spain: Pros and Cons

There are a total of seventy-six universities in Spain. Forty-five of these are public universities, funded and run by the Spanish state and the other thirty-one are private universities or run by the Catholic Church. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of private and public universities in Spain. First off, it is… Continue reading Private and Public Universities in Spain: Pros and Cons