Spain

Studying in Spain is a great option when it comes to studying abroad. Its rich cultural and historical heritage, added to its affordable cost of living, has made Spain a main destination of choice for international students.

There’s no shortage of reasons why Spain is an amazing place to study abroad, but the friendly people, laid-back culture and lifestyle, warm weather, low cost of living and studying, vibrant nightlife and stunning landscapes are just a few!

Typical living and learning costs

Accommodation – The cost of living in Spain can vary significantly depending on the student´s lifestyle. Compared to other European countries Sapin can be a very affordable place to live.
Prices can vary depending on the season, the city, as well as personal preferences. Living expenses such as food, leisure, utilities, and transportation can comfortably be covered with 500€ per month in small cities..Big cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao or Valencia can be more expensive.

Food – Students in Spain will find plenty of choices from the local cuisine, For your monthly groceries, you would normally spend between 200 and 400 EUR. It depends a lot on your habits: if you cook or not, how often you eat out, and so on.

Transportation – Transport in Spain is characterised by an extensive network of roads, railways (including the world’s second longest high speed rail network), rapid transit, air routes, and ports. Its geographic location makes it an important link between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Spain’s public transport companies have every kind of service imaginable, from high-speed trains racing between cities at over 300km/h to century-old suburban trams traipsing through medieval streets.

Spain is full of big cities with big-city public transport systems, so there’s plenty of reasons to leave your car at home. With metro networks,

The cost of traveling in Spain largely depends on where you visit. Popular cities like Barcelona and Madrid are much more expensive than smaller Spanish cities, like Seville and Valencia. In rural communities and townships or in less busy tourist places, prices can be very cheap!

Healthcare – The healthcare system in Spain is ranked among the best in the world. All residents in Spain have access to the free public Spanish healthcare system, although private insurance may be necessary in certain situations.
It is extremely important that you obtain the proper health cover before you begin your studies in Spain.
Citizens of the European Union or the European Economic Area or Switzerland who are entitled to coverage under the social security system of their country must acquire a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) prior to departure for Spain. Only publicly-funded treatments are included. If an international student wants to obtain private sector services, then they will need to purchase a private health insurance plan.

Since it is required for your student visa application, you must take out private health insurance in Spain to cover the duration of your stay. There are some countries with a mutual health provision agreement between their healthcare systems and Spain’s. If you are an international student who is not a part of the EU or EEA, it is strongly recommended that you research if such an agreement exists in your home country. If it does, you should attain a document from the relevant authorities in your country granting you free medical care in Spain.

Use your study-free hours to explore some of Spain’s most famous attractions such as the Alhambra in Granada, the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and La Rambla in Barcelona, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, and Seville Cathedral and the Real Alcazar de Seville. You’ll be able to enjoy  tapas and plan getaways to wonderful mountain ranges, beaches and quaint villages that really epitomise old Spain.