Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
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Tuition-Free Universities in Spain
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Universities to explore
- 14
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €1,200
- Currency
- EUR
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Spanish public universities charge low tuition, set by each autonomous community, with fairly wide variation. The European Commission cites Bachelor’s degrees at roughly €700–€1,700 per academic year and Master’s programmes at roughly €1,000–€3,500. EU/EEA students pay the same rates as Spanish students.
Public universities
Low tuition; set by autonomous community.
Private universities
Private institutions charge higher tuition.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; varies by region and institution.
- Master's: ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr; varies by region and institution.
- PhD: Often funded via scholarships.
English-taught programmes
A growing English-taught catalogue, especially at Master’s level.
Mandatory fees
Small administrative and insurance fees may apply.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: €1,200.
Admission system & application process
Regional university admission systems and direct institution portals.
Residency conditions
EU/EEA students pay national/regional rates.
Language requirements
Spanish-taught programmes require Spanish (commonly B2); English programmes require English proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ spring
- Applications close
- Regional admission rounds ≈ June–July; Master’s deadlines vary
- Document submission
- Credential recognition via UNEDasiss/MECD; certified copies + sworn translations.
- Note
- Undergraduate admission per autonomous community.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €700–€1,100 / month
- Student housing
- Student residences and shared flats; Madrid and Barcelona are competitive.
- Scholarships
- Spanish government, regional and university scholarships; income-based aid.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (14)
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition, set by the Community of Madrid (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition, set by Catalonia (≈ €700–€1,700/yr Bachelor’s)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Low public tuition: Bachelor’s ≈ €700–€1,700/yr; Master’s ≈ €1,000–€3,500/yr
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €1,200
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- EU Education portal – Country profile: Spain
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles