SPANISH : PAST AND PRESENT he history of Spanish universities dates back to Alongside the academic training it provides, the beginning of the thirteenth century when the the Spanish system is also actively Tfirst university institutions were founded in the engaged in research and knowledge transfer. Study in kingdoms of Castile and Leon, under the auspices of Spanish universities are among the country’s pain is located on the south-western edge of Europe. Spain’s national the cathedral schools of Palencia (between 1208 and most productive centres of research. territory also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the 1214) and Salamanca (1218). During that century, Degree structure SCanary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, and the cities many of the kingdoms in the Peninsula created their The Spanish university system is fully adapted of Ceuta and Melilla in the north of the African continent. The Kingdom of Spain own studia generale: for instance, in Valladolid to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) – to give it its official name – has a population of 46,157,822 inhabitants. It towards the middle of the thirteenth century, in Lleida and follows the European Credit Transfer is the second largest country in Western Europe and the fifth largest in terms between 1279 and 1300, and in Alcalá in 1293. The System (ECTS). of population. Spain is also the world’s eighth largest economy (2007). greatest expansion took place between 1450 and Today the Spanish university system is 1625, with the opening of universities in Barcelona ECTS credits are the standard adopted by all the Since the ratification of the Constitution in 1978, Spain has been a made up of 77 universities, 50 public universities in the European Higher Education democratic state with a parliamentary monarchy. The country is divided (1450), Santiago de Compostela (1495), Valencia and 27 private, distributed throughout (1499), Granada (1531) and (1608). Area (EHEA) and guarantee the convergence of into 17 regions, known as Autonomous Communities, which have varying the various European education systems. degrees of self-government. is the capital of the country and the seat In modern times, the Spanish university boom the country on more than 180 campuses. ECTS credits are based on the work completed of government. coincided with the process of decentralization Currently, there are five distance- following the ratification of the Constitution in 1978, by the student: hours of class, study, written Spanish (also known as Castilian) is the official language of the state and as many sectors of society began to demand access learning universities and two special work, and practicals. Catalan, Galician and Basque are also official languages in the Autonomous to higher education for the first time. universities which offer specialized Communities in which they are spoken. An ECTS credit represents 25 hours of study. A During the past 30 years, the Spanish university postgraduate programs. student studying full-time is expected to obtain Spain and the EU system has undergone a transformation as profound 60 ECTS credits in an academic year. On 12 June 1985, Spain signed the Treaty of Accession to the European and intense as that of the country itself. Two-thirds of the country’s universities Communities, which came into force on 1 January 1986. Spain thus became a There are three different degree qualifications in the Spanish university date from this period, and the number of students has tripled since the late system: member state of what is known today as the European Union (EU). 1970s. Today the presence of women students is particularly significant. On some a) Bachelor’s degrees, designed to prepare students for professional practice in Since its accession, Spain has been a particularly dynamic member of the undergraduate programs, women now account for 55% of the student body and one or more disciplines. European community. It is firmly committed to the dual process of expansion their graduation rate currently stands at 61%. Undergraduate studies, leading to Bachelor degrees, are taught in the following and intensification of the European project, and seeks to promote at all times The private universities, which have been fully operational within the Spanish areas: the ideals of cohesion, unity and solidarity in Europe and elsewhere. university system for several years, represent just over a third of the total. Over the years, Spain has established itself as one of the Union’s most active Twenty private universities have been founded since 1993, which means that • Arts and Humanities • Sciences • Health Sciences • Social Sciences and member states with regard to the design of new projects. 74% of Spanish private universities are less than 15 years old. Law • Engineering and Architecture

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www.uab.es www.uam.es www.uc3m.es www.upf.edu To obtain a Bachelor’s degree, students must obtain a total of 240 ECTS, normally over a period four academic years. How to apply b) Master’s degrees, geared to academic or professional specialization or to  Bachelor’s degree studies THE SPANISH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM introducing students in the world of research OPTION A To obtain a University Master’s degree, students must obtain 60 to 120 ECTS, Students from India wishing to begin their university studies at a Spanish  Fees KEY INFORMATION: normally over a period of one for two academic years. Students must also university must have their studies officially recognized and must take the Enrolment fees for bachelor’s degrees at public universities vary between UNIVERSIDAD.ES FOUNDATION produce a dissertation worth between 6 and 30 ECTS. Spanish university entrance examination known as Selectividad, which is 500 and 1,000 € per academic year, depending on the course and the student’s c) Doctoral degrees, devoted to the practice of university research. held annually. Foreign students wishing to sit this examination will find academic performance (students repeating subjects must pay an extra charge Doctoral programs are divided into two cycles: a study cycle, comprising 60 information on venues, dates and registration periods at the website when they enrol for the second time). The average cost of fees at a private ECTS, that can be part of a Master program, and a research cycle. Candidates of Spain’s University of Distance Education (UNED): www.uned.es/ university varies between 5,000 and 10,000 € per academic year, depending on for the doctoral degree must present and defend their PhD thesis, which is an selectividad the institution and the studies. original research study in any field. There is no official time limit for doctoral On passing the university entrance examination, students may apply to The cost of master’s and doctoral degrees taught at both public and private programs but they normally require three to four years of study and research. study at any Spanish university, either public or private. universities is officially established by the education authorities. The cost Spanish universities require students wishing to embark on university per credit on a Master or Doctoral degree program is between 16 € and 28 €; studies to pre-enrol for a place at their faculties or schools. 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Students interested in pursuing master’s or doctoral degree studies in Spain More information in: • Ministry of Education The academic year may apply for admission at the Spanish university where they wish to study. www.educacion.es/educacion/becas-y-ayudas.html The vast majority of Spanish universities divide the academic year into two To be accepted for master’s degree studies in Spain, candidates must • Ministry of Science and Innovation semesters. The first usually starts in mid-September or early October, and be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree. The Spanish university must be http://web.micinn.es/contenido.asp?menu1=2&menu2=2&dir=01_ finishes at the end of December; the exam period is usually in January. The satisfied that the level of the studies leading to this degree is equivalent to Portada/02@Servicios/012Mapa second semester usually starts in late January or early February and finishes at that required to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Spain. In the case of Doctoral • Ministry of External Affairs and Cooperation - Spanish Agency for International the end of May. June is the exam period. This calendar may vary slightly from degrees, candidate must also have obtained at least 60 ECTS credits on a Development Cooperation (AECID) university to university. Master’s program. www.becasmae.es  Study Visas Indian citizens who wish to spend time studying, receiving professional training or researching in Spain must apply for a visa if their stay in Spain is to be longer than three months. Applications for study visas should be made at the Spanish Consulates, where information regarding requirements and the documentation needed for the application process can be obtained. 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Universitat d’Alacant Universidad de Córdoba Universidad de La Laguna Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca www.ua.es www.uco.es www.ull.es http://www.upsa.es/principal/upsa/inicio/ aim is to create an international brand for the Spanish university system, maximizing Governing bodies Universidad de Alcalá Universidade da Coruña Universidad de La Rioja index.php its international visibility and providing effective reputation management. The Board of Trustees is the Foundation’s governing and representative body. It www.uah.es www.udc.es www.unirioja.es Universidad Pública de Navarra The new agency is one of the key actions outlined in the government’s “University Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio Universidad de Deusto Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria www.unavarra.es comprises the following institutions: www.uax.es www.deusto.es www.ulpgc.es Universitat Ramon Llull Strategy 2015”, a recently launched strategic action–oriented policy which aims President Universidad de Almería Universidad Europea de Madrid Universidad de León http://www.url.es to help the country’s leading institutions to compete alongside the best in Europe. Minister of education www.ual.es www.uem.es www.unileon.es Universidad Rey Juan Carlos The policy focuses on the internationalization of the Spanish universities, but at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes Universitat de Lleida http://www.urjc.es Vice-president www.nebrija.com www.uemc.es www.udl.es Universitat Rovira i Virgili the same time highlights the need to modernize the Spanish system. Secretary of state for cooperation Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Universidad de Extremadura Universidad de Málaga http://www.urv.es Main lines of action Ministry of foreign affairs and cooperation www.uab.es www.unex.es http://www.uma.es Universidad de Salamanca The internationalization of the Spanish university system and the enhancement Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Universidad Fernando III Universitat Miguel Hernández d’Elx http://www.usal.es/webusal Ministry of science and innovation www.uam.es www.uf3.es http://www.umh.es Universidad San Jorge of the global profile of its higher education institutions are the cornerstones of Spanish agency for international development cooperation (aecid) Universitat de Barcelona Universidad Francisco de Vitoria Mondragon Unibertsitatea www.universidadsanjorge.net Foundation’s activities. 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The www.uc3m.es www.unia.es www.upv.es Universidad de Valladolid Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena www.uv.es website provides international students and researchers with the information Contact details www.uclm.es www.uic.es http://www.upct.es Universitat de Vic they need in order to study or carry out research at a Spanish university. It guides Universidad.es Universidad Católica de Ávila Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya www.uvic.es students throughout the process, from the time they apply for admission from www.ucavila.es www.uimp.es http://www.upc.es Universidade de Vigo Foundation for the International Promotion of Spanish Universities Universitat Católica de València Sant Vicent Universidad Internacional de La Rioja Universidad Politécnica de Madrid www.uvigo.es their countries of origin to their arrival in Spain, and also during their stay. 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