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🇪🇸 Study in Spain

Strong in arts, business. Safety safe (10/100).

Spain is a relatively settled destination for international students, where living costs run about €750–€1500 a month. Its academic strengths sit in arts, business. Graduates get a post-study work window of around 12 months. Acceptance sits near 65%, and student visas process in around 40 days.

Key facts · Spain

Monthly cost
€750–1500
Acceptance rate
65%
Visa processing
~40d
Work visa
12 mo
QS rank (best)
Scholarships
Degree tuition
~€5,000/yr

Degree tuition: ~€5,000/yr (median) — range €3,500–€25,000/yr across 15 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.

Proof of funds (student visa): €600/mo — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.

Official languages: es · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.

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