nombre evento - fecha
PONENTE cargo
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
The Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education is the public body attached to the Ministry of Universities responsible for managing and promoting European and international education programmes in Spain, fostering mobility, academic cooperation and the international outreach of the Spanish education system.
SEPIE Action Plan 2025-27
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
VISION
MISSION
VALUES
INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT COOPERATION MOBILITY
EUROPEAN PRINCIPLES
PROMOTE INTERNATIONALISATION
SEPIE Action Plan 2025-27, p.20
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
THE INTERNATIONALISATION UNIT
LAUNCH
SUS
PROMOTE
CONTACT AND ADVICE
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
PROFESSORS, STUDENTS
WELCOME
DEVELOP
RESEARCHERS STUDENTS PROFESSORS
EFFICENT ATTRACTION TOOLS
BOOST
EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AREA
IBERO-AMERICAN KNOWLEDGE AREA
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
QUALITY OF LIFE
EASY PROCEDURES
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY
GLOBAL LANGUAGE
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
The spanish universities are ranked among the best in the world in international rankings, by subject
PRISUE Project 2025
64
UNIVERSITIES
UNIVERSITIES
IN THE RANKINGS
IN THE TOP 300
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
DIGITAL
RENEWABLE
AERO
ECONOMY AND AI
SPACE
ENERGIES
2nd in ICT investment 4th in AI projects Worldwide
2nd in patents per capita
satellite technology and aviation innovation
FINE & DEEP
AGROBIO
WATER
TECHNOLOGIES
MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY
AI solutions above EU average
1st in Europe 3rd in the World
Global leader
SPANISH: A GLOBAL LANGUAGE
2ND MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD
ITS STUDY EXPANDING
Cervantes Spanish report 2025
24
599
MORE THAN
MORE THAN
MILLION LEARNERS
MILLION SPEAKERS
WORLDWIDE
QUALITY OF LIFE
Work-life balance Health Social connections Safety
ABOVE
OECD
AVERAGE IN
OECD Better life Index 2025: Spain
LOW
TUITION FEES
SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
Study stay permit for the full duration of the course and renewable annually
Work part-time while studying in Spain
Apply for a 12-month job-search residence permit upon graduation
EU
Study
Non-EU
& Work
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
FAST TRACK VISA FOR MOBILITY PROGRAMMES
30 H/WEEK
NO VISA REQUIRED
CULTURAL HERITAGE & LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY
Over 8,000 km of coastline across Mediterranean and Atlantic shores
One of the highest numbers of UNESCO World Heritage Sites globally
Different languages, cuisines and traditions
TH LARGEST
One of the EU’s
One of the world’s
LARGEST COUNTRIES
MOST VISITED
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
EUROZONE ECONOMY
BY POPULATION & MARKET SIZE
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Spanish Higher Education Overview
96
50 PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES
46 PRIVATE
~1.9M
STUDENTS
~149,000+
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
TOP Erasmus + Destination
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Structure of Degrees
BOLOGNA PROCESS STRUCTURE
BACHELOR (GRADO)
3-4 YEARS
MASTER (MÁSTER)
1-2 YEARS
PHD (DOCTORADO)
3+ YEARS
EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS)
1 ECTS
25/30 h work
60 ECTS
1 Academic Year
Transferable
48 countries
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Academic Offer
3735
Master Degrees
3112
Bachelor Degrees
1185
Phd
123
914
Joint Bachelor Degrees
Joint Master Degrees
ENGLISH
TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
322
80
100% ENGLISH
100% ENGLISH
BACHELOR DEGREES
MASTER DEGREES
401
164
50% ENGLISH
50% ENGLISH
508
283
30% ENGLISH
30% ENGLISH
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
European Alliances
65
FUNDED
QUALITY LABEL
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES
13
SPANISH
UNIVERSITIES COORDINATE
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES
SPANISH UNIVERSITIES
AS PARTNERS IN
43
QUALITY LABEL
SPANISH
INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATE
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES
AS PARTNERS
MAP OF ALLIANCES
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Search tool: QEDU
QEDU
What is QEDU?
Why use QEDU?
Official database of Spanish universities
Managed by the Ministry of Universities Provides up-to-date info on all degrees Data sourced from RUCT & SIIU
Find programmes by subject, degree type, or university Filter by language of instruction (English, Spanish) Check credits, duration, tuition fees, and requirements Discover all Spanish universities in one place
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Search tool: RUCT
RUCT
What is RUCT?
Why use RUCT?
Official registry of all Spanish universities, centers, and degrees Includes all accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programmes Data feeds directly into QEDU and SEPIE materials
Guarantees that a programme is officially recognized in Spain Ensures quality and accreditation of universities and degrees Helps check degree requirements, duration, and study plans Supports mobility and recognition across Europe (EHEA)
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SEPIE's Scholarships Search tool
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS SEARCH TOOL
Search scholarships by degree type, country of origin, and programme Check eligibility criteria, duration, and funding amount Access application links and deadlines Plan your studies in Spain with financial support options
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
STEP-BY-STEP SUMMARY
Choose programme and university
QEDU, RUCT
Check academic recognition requirements
CHOSEN UNIVERSITY
Apply for homologación (if required)
Obtain UNEDasiss accreditation (if required)
Apply for university admission
CHOSEN UNIVERSITY
Receive official admission letter
CHOSEN UNIVERSITY
Apply for student visa (non-EU)
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
HOMOLOGACIÓN - Validation of prior studies
What is homologación?
When is it needed?
Official recognition in Spain of foreign degrees or qualifications
To access undergraduate or master’s degree programmes
To access higher education, continue university studies, or practice regulated professions
To practice regulated professions (medicine, engineering, architecture, law…)
Not always required: depends on the level of prior studies and the program you want to pursue
When the foreign degree does not have automatic recognition in Spain
TO KNOW MORE
validation of foreign
validation of foreign
NON-UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
degrees and studies
degrees and studies
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
UNEDasiss Accreditation
What is UNED Asiss?
Who needs it?
Accreditation required to apply for most Spanish Bachelor’s degrees
Students from EU/EEA or international education systems
Calculates your Spanish university admission score (0–10 / up to 14 with exams)
IB, A-levels, or other foreign diplomas equivalent to Spanish Bachillerato
Accreditation is digital and shared directly with Spanish universities
Spanish students graduating abroad
TO KNOW MORE
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
Student's VISA
KEY FACTS
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
Required for full-time studies at an accredited Spanish institution (only Non-EU students)
University admission letter or enrollment certificate
Proof of financial means and accommodation
Apply at the Spanish Consulate in your country before traveling
Health insurance valid in Spain
Can be extended annually while enrolled
Criminal record certificate (for stays >180 days)
After arrival in Spain - Apply for the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) within 30 days
Medical certificate
TO KNOW MORE
For more information
Unidad de Internacionalización de la Educación Superior española
https://www.sepie.es/internacionalizacion.html
X (Twitter): @sepiegob
LinkedIn: SEPIE
YouTube: SEPIE
Facebook: ErasmusPlusSEPIE
Instagram: @sepie_gob
TikTok: @sepiegob
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nombre evento - fecha
PONENTE cargo
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
The Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education is the public body attached to the Ministry of Universities responsible for managing and promoting European and international education programmes in Spain, fostering mobility, academic cooperation and the international outreach of the Spanish education system.
SEPIE Action Plan 2025-27
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
VISION
MISSION
VALUES
INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT COOPERATION MOBILITY
EUROPEAN PRINCIPLES
PROMOTE INTERNATIONALISATION
SEPIE Action Plan 2025-27, p.20
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
THE INTERNATIONALISATION UNIT
LAUNCH
SUS
PROMOTE
CONTACT AND ADVICE
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
PROFESSORS, STUDENTS
WELCOME
DEVELOP
RESEARCHERS STUDENTS PROFESSORS
EFFICENT ATTRACTION TOOLS
BOOST
EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AREA
IBERO-AMERICAN KNOWLEDGE AREA
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
QUALITY OF LIFE
EASY PROCEDURES
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY
GLOBAL LANGUAGE
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
The spanish universities are ranked among the best in the world in international rankings, by subject
PRISUE Project 2025
64
UNIVERSITIES
UNIVERSITIES
IN THE RANKINGS
IN THE TOP 300
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
DIGITAL
RENEWABLE
AERO
ECONOMY AND AI
SPACE
ENERGIES
2nd in ICT investment 4th in AI projects Worldwide
2nd in patents per capita
satellite technology and aviation innovation
FINE & DEEP
AGROBIO
WATER
TECHNOLOGIES
MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY
AI solutions above EU average
1st in Europe 3rd in the World
Global leader
SPANISH: A GLOBAL LANGUAGE
2ND MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD
ITS STUDY EXPANDING
Cervantes Spanish report 2025
24
599
MORE THAN
MORE THAN
MILLION LEARNERS
MILLION SPEAKERS
WORLDWIDE
QUALITY OF LIFE
Work-life balance Health Social connections Safety
ABOVE
OECD
AVERAGE IN
OECD Better life Index 2025: Spain
LOW
TUITION FEES
SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
Study stay permit for the full duration of the course and renewable annually
Work part-time while studying in Spain
Apply for a 12-month job-search residence permit upon graduation
EU
Study
Non-EU
& Work
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
FAST TRACK VISA FOR MOBILITY PROGRAMMES
30 H/WEEK
NO VISA REQUIRED
CULTURAL HERITAGE & LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY
Over 8,000 km of coastline across Mediterranean and Atlantic shores
One of the highest numbers of UNESCO World Heritage Sites globally
Different languages, cuisines and traditions
TH LARGEST
One of the EU’s
One of the world’s
LARGEST COUNTRIES
MOST VISITED
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
EUROZONE ECONOMY
BY POPULATION & MARKET SIZE
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Spanish Higher Education Overview
96
50 PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES
46 PRIVATE
~1.9M
STUDENTS
~149,000+
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
TOP Erasmus + Destination
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Structure of Degrees
BOLOGNA PROCESS STRUCTURE
BACHELOR (GRADO)
3-4 YEARS
MASTER (MÁSTER)
1-2 YEARS
PHD (DOCTORADO)
3+ YEARS
EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS)
1 ECTS
25/30 h work
60 ECTS
1 Academic Year
Transferable
48 countries
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Academic Offer
3735
Master Degrees
3112
Bachelor Degrees
1185
Phd
123
914
Joint Bachelor Degrees
Joint Master Degrees
ENGLISH
TAUGHT PROGRAMMES
322
80
100% ENGLISH
100% ENGLISH
BACHELOR DEGREES
MASTER DEGREES
401
164
50% ENGLISH
50% ENGLISH
508
283
30% ENGLISH
30% ENGLISH
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
European Alliances
65
FUNDED
QUALITY LABEL
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES
13
SPANISH
UNIVERSITIES COORDINATE
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES
SPANISH UNIVERSITIES
AS PARTNERS IN
43
QUALITY LABEL
SPANISH
INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATE
EUROPEAN ALLIANCES
AS PARTNERS
MAP OF ALLIANCES
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Search tool: QEDU
QEDU
What is QEDU?
Why use QEDU?
Official database of Spanish universities Managed by the Ministry of Universities Provides up-to-date info on all degrees Data sourced from RUCT & SIIU
Find programmes by subject, degree type, or university Filter by language of instruction (English, Spanish) Check credits, duration, tuition fees, and requirements Discover all Spanish universities in one place
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Search tool: RUCT
RUCT
What is RUCT?
Why use RUCT?
Official registry of all Spanish universities, centers, and degrees Includes all accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programmes Data feeds directly into QEDU and SEPIE materials
Guarantees that a programme is officially recognized in Spain Ensures quality and accreditation of universities and degrees Helps check degree requirements, duration, and study plans Supports mobility and recognition across Europe (EHEA)
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SEPIE's Scholarships Search tool
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS SEARCH TOOL
Search scholarships by degree type, country of origin, and programme Check eligibility criteria, duration, and funding amount Access application links and deadlines Plan your studies in Spain with financial support options
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
WHO ARE WE? SEPIE AT A GLANCE
WHY STUDY IN SPAIN?
THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
STEP-BY-STEP SUMMARY
Choose programme and university
QEDU, RUCT
Check academic recognition requirements
CHOSEN UNIVERSITY
Apply for homologación (if required)
Obtain UNEDasiss accreditation (if required)
Apply for university admission
CHOSEN UNIVERSITY
Receive official admission letter
CHOSEN UNIVERSITY
Apply for student visa (non-EU)
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
HOMOLOGACIÓN - Validation of prior studies
What is homologación?
When is it needed?
Official recognition in Spain of foreign degrees or qualifications
To access undergraduate or master’s degree programmes
To access higher education, continue university studies, or practice regulated professions
To practice regulated professions (medicine, engineering, architecture, law…)
Not always required: depends on the level of prior studies and the program you want to pursue
When the foreign degree does not have automatic recognition in Spain
TO KNOW MORE
validation of foreign
validation of foreign
NON-UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
degrees and studies
degrees and studies
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
UNEDasiss Accreditation
What is UNED Asiss?
Who needs it?
Accreditation required to apply for most Spanish Bachelor’s degrees
Students from EU/EEA or international education systems
Calculates your Spanish university admission score (0–10 / up to 14 with exams)
IB, A-levels, or other foreign diplomas equivalent to Spanish Bachillerato
Accreditation is digital and shared directly with Spanish universities
Spanish students graduating abroad
TO KNOW MORE
YOUR PATH TO A SPANISH UNIVERSITY
Student's VISA
KEY FACTS
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
Required for full-time studies at an accredited Spanish institution (only Non-EU students)
University admission letter or enrollment certificate
Proof of financial means and accommodation
Apply at the Spanish Consulate in your country before traveling
Health insurance valid in Spain
Can be extended annually while enrolled
Criminal record certificate (for stays >180 days)
After arrival in Spain - Apply for the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) within 30 days
Medical certificate
TO KNOW MORE
For more information
Unidad de Internacionalización de la Educación Superior española
https://www.sepie.es/internacionalizacion.html
X (Twitter): @sepiegob
LinkedIn: SEPIE
YouTube: SEPIE
Facebook: ErasmusPlusSEPIE
Instagram: @sepie_gob
TikTok: @sepiegob