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Spain's public universities offer affordable, subsidised degrees with a long post-study job-search window.

Universities mentioned

Complutense University of MadridUniversity of BarcelonaAutonomous University of BarcelonaUniversity of ValenciaAutonomous University of MadridUniversity of Granada

Cities

MadridBarcelonaValenciaSevilleGranadaBilbao

Intakes

SeptemberJanuary

Popular courses & fields

Business & EconomicsEngineeringComputer ScienceTourism & HospitalityArchitecture & DesignHealth & Life Sciences

Cost

Public-university non-EU tuition is €3,000-8,000/year for a Bachelor's and €4,000-12,000/year for a Master's (medicine higher); living costs €8,000-12,000/year; proof of funds around €7,200/year. The state subsidises most of the cost even for non-EU students, and MAEC-AECID and university scholarships reduce it further. Figures indicative; verify per intake.

Language requirements

A growing range of English-taught degrees are available in business, STEM and social sciences.

Visa

Non-EU students show proof of funds of around €7,200/year for the student visa. Figures indicative; verify per intake.

Post-study work rights

Students may work up to 30 hours a week. Graduates can use a 12-24 month job-search visa to stay and find work or start a business.

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