Application strategy
International applicants typically enter via the EvAU (Selectividad) university-entrance exam, accessed for foreign qualifications (IB, A-Levels and many national diplomas) through UNEDasiss, which validates credentials and assigns an admission grade; competitive degrees like Medicine demand very high cut-off marks. Spanish-taught programs require Spanish proficiency — DELE B2 is the practical floor, with C1/C2 expected in philology; the few English-taught degrees require IELTS/TOEFL. Master's admission is selective and faculty-specific, so check each program's entry route and language requirement early.
Who fits
- Spanish speakers (or those committed to reaching DELE B2/C1) targeting health sciences, humanities or law.
- Students seeking world-class dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy or classics programs at very low tuition.
- Aspiring academics or professionals aiming at the Spanish and Latin-American markets where the brand is dominant.
- Budget-conscious international students who want a top European capital at public-university cost.
- Independent, self-directed learners who thrive in a large, research-intensive environment without hand-holding.
Who should think twice
- Students who need English-medium instruction across a full degree.
- Those wanting small classes, close mentorship and intensive faculty contact.
- Applicants chasing a global top-50 overall brand for international employer signalling.
- Students who prefer a compact, residential, high-support campus community.
- Those expecting fast, streamlined administration rather than public-sector bureaucracy.
Visa and application system in Spain
- Student visa / post-study work: Student visa (estancia por estudios) for non-EU; from 2023 the Startup Law allows a 1–2 year job-search/work stay after graduation, and study time counts toward residency
- Application system: Public universities: EvAU/Selectividad + UNEDasiss credential recognition for international applicants; private universities (IE, ESADE) admit directly