Money Heist, or Laca sa De Papel in Spanish, was one of the Spanish series that made students crazy worldwide. And thus, many students even decided to learn the Spanish language to see this web series in its original language. And then, many students decided to pursue further education in Spain. 

Well, Spain was an emerging international education destination for Indian students. For Spain, India ranks among the top 30 countries in terms of sending students for higher education. Among 1,20,000 international students in Spain in 2019, around 5,000 were native Indians. Spain is a grandiose nation and ideal for those who cherish ancient academic expertise. The lavish lifestyle and ceaseless education and job prospects are the prime reasons a student should choose Spain for overseas education. 

Language and culture 

Spain furnishes a vibrant and welcoming ambiance for foreign tourists and international students. Places like Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, etc have gained worldwide popularity because of their ravishing surroundings and lifestyle. The cities in Spain are filled with exquisite beaches, beautiful mountains and every city has renowned heritage. The influence of Spanish culture can be seen in different nations as well. Every other day, you will witness a different festival and celebrations going on. The official language is Spanish and around 22% of Spanish people also speaks English. 

Education System 

Spain follows a decentralized education system and the degrees rendered by the universities are strictly affiliated with Bologna ECTS system. And thus, Spanish degrees are internationally recognized. Moreover, in Spain, after completing vocational training, students can go bachelor degree which is known as Grado in Spain. The duration of bachelor degree is 4 years in Spain and to earn that degree, a student must attain 240 ECTS credits. Similarly, in master degree, which is known as Postgrado in Spain, you should earn minimum 60–120 ECTS during one or two years of studies. After master degree, students can opt for doctoral degree i.e. Ph.D. which takes from three to five years. You should earn at least 60 credits to attain doctorate degree. 

The Top Universities in Spain

Spain is a nation known for its ancient expertise in knowledge and scholastic trainings. Even the top university in Spain which is University of Salamanca, is operating since 1200s. In Spain, there are several Public and private universities. There are a total of 76 universities in Spain and among them, 45 universities are publicly funded and rest of the 31 universities are either privately funded or run by Catholic Church. Here is the list of top universities in Spain for international students: 

• Pompeu Fabra University

• Autonomous University of Barcelona

• Autonomous University of Madrid

• University of Barcelona

• University of Navarra

• Complutense University of Madrid

• University of Valencia

• Polytechnic University of Catalonia

• University of Granada

• Technical University of Madrid

• Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

• University of Alcalá

Tuition fees and living costs.

Well, if you worried about the cost of education in Spain, then you will feel delighted while reading that tuition fees in Spanish university is much lower than other countries. The average tuition fee range for different education levels is given below: 

• Bachelor Degree at public university – €680-1,280 per year

• Bachelor Degree at private university – €5,500-18,000 per year

• Master degree at public university – €1,000-3,500 per year

• Master degree at private university – €20,000 per year