How much does it cost to study in Spain: Full breakdown of costs in 2024
In recent years, Spain has become the choice of more and more international students due to its cost-effective study abroad fees, high-quality educational resources and rich cultural experience. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide a structured analysis of the various costs of studying in Spain to help you plan your budget.
1. Tuition fees: There are significant differences between public and private schools

| school type | Undergraduate (year) | Master (year) |
|---|---|---|
| public university | 750-2,500 euros | 1,000-4,000 euros |
| private university | 5,000-20,000 euros | 6,000-25,000 euros |
Note: Tuition fees for medicine, business and other majors may be higher, and some public universities charge lower fees for EU students.
2. Living expenses: big differences between cities
| Project | Madrid/Barcelona | Small and medium cities |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (month) | 400-800 euros | 250-500 euros |
| Diet (month) | 200-400 euros | 150-300 euros |
| Transportation (month) | 30-50 euros | 20-40 euros |
| Others (months) | 100-200 euros | 80-150 euros |
3. Other necessary expenses
1.visa fee: About 80-160 euros (additional insurance and proof of funds are required).
2.health insurance: Public universities usually require purchase, and the annual fee is about 300-600 euros.
3.Language courses: If you need to strengthen your Spanish, DELE exam training costs about 500-1,200 euros.
4. Hot topic: How can international students save money?
The most popular suggestions in the past 10 days include:
- Choose shared accommodation or university dormitories to reduce accommodation costs;
- Use your student ID card to enjoy discounts on transportation and museums;
- Part-time job (legally 20 hours per week), hourly salary is about 8-12 euros.
5. Summary: annual budget reference
| city type | Public universities (years) | Private university (years) |
|---|---|---|
| big city | 8,000-12,000 euros | 15,000-30,000 euros |
| Small and medium cities | 6,000-9,000 euros | 12,000-25,000 euros |
The cost of studying in Spain is more attractive than that in the United Kingdom and the United States, and international students are allowed to work legally. It is recommended to plan funds 6 months in advance and pay attention to the scholarship information on the university's official website (such as "Spanish Agency for International Cooperation Scholarship").
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