Tuition fees in Spain

How fees work in Spain

Public-university fees are public prices that each autonomous community sets per ECTS credit every year, and a first enrolment costs less than repeating a subject. What non-EU students without residence in Spain pay is decided by the region and sometimes the university: some charge them the same prices as Spanish students, while others, such as the Community of Madrid, charge a higher rate, and a study-stay authorisation does not count as residence for this purpose. Private universities and business schools set their own rates. Confirm whether a quoted amount is per credit, per year or for the whole programme, and which enrolment and certificate charges are separate.

What changes the price at a public university

• The autonomous community, which sets the price of each ECTS credit every year.
• The field of study, because many regions price more experimental subjects higher.
• First or repeated enrolment: repeating a subject costs more each time.
• Your status: non-EU students without residence in Spain may pay a different rate, depending on the region and the university.
• Official or own degree: títulos propios and business-school programmes are priced by the institution, not by public price rules.

Spanish-taught or English-taught

At public universities most bachelor's degrees are taught in Spanish or a co-official language; where an English-taught group exists, check whether it has its own price. Studying in Spanish usually opens the widest and least expensive choice, which is why many students spend a year on Spanish before starting a degree.

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Confirm before payment

Always confirm the current fee, instalment options, deposits and refund rules directly with the institution before paying.

Plan in EUR

Include housing, insurance, residence costs, travel, books and daily life in Madrid or the programme's actual campus city.