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University fees in Spain for international students: what non-EU students pay
In short: Spanish public universities charge non-EU students by the credit (a year is usually 60 credits), and the price depends on the region and the university. At Universidad Carlos III de Madrid a bachelor’s year costs non-EU students EUR 6,822.60 to 8,186.40 in 2026/27 (EUR 113.71 to 136.44 a credit). At the University of Barcelona most master’s degrees cost non-EU, non-resident students EUR 82 a credit (about EUR 4,920 for 60 credits), between EUR 71 and 110 depending on the programme.
From the universities' and the region's own pages
| Wo | Was | Price | Was Sie wissen sollten | Quelle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | Bachelor’s, non-EU, 2026/27 | EUR 113.71 to 136.44 a credit | EUR 6,822.60 to 8,186.40 for 60 credits, plus small admin fees (EUR 27.54 to open a file, EUR 1.12 insurance). | UC3M lesen Sie 7. Nov. 2026 |
| Universität von Barcelona | Master’s, non-EU non-resident, 2026/27 | EUR 82 a credit for most (EUR 71 to 110) | About EUR 4,920 for 60 credits at EUR 82. Some business masters are EUR 95 or 110 (that list is labelled 2025-26 on the page). Bachelor’s credits are EUR 17.69 with no separate non-EU rate shown. | Universität de Barcelona lesen Sie 7. Nov. 2026 |
| Public universities in the Madrid region | Master’s (non-qualifying), foreign non-residents, 2025/26 | EUR 84.07 a credit | The latest year the regional page shows; bachelor’s prices for non-residents are the "fourth enrolment" rate (table not readable on the page). | Comunidad de Madrid lesen Sie 7. Nov. 2026 |
Last checked: 7 Nov 2026. A sample, not every university; regions outside Madrid and Catalonia set their own prices, often lower. A whole first year in Spain, with living costs and the visa fee, starts at about EUR 10,000 (Spain guide).
Was als nächstes tun
- Check your university's own price table for your programme and year.
- Work out the whole year with the cost calculator for Spain, and see the student visa.
- Vergleichen Italien, Frankreich und Deutschland.
Fragen
How much does university cost in Spain for international students?
Spanish public universities charge non-EU students by the credit (a year is usually 60 credits), and the price depends on the region and the university. At Universidad Carlos III de Madrid a bachelor’s year costs non-EU students EUR 6,822.60 to 8,186.40 in 2026/27 (EUR 113.71 to 136.44 a credit). At the University of Barcelona most master’s degrees cost non-EU, non-resident students EUR 82 a credit (about EUR 4,920 for 60 credits), between EUR 71 and 110 depending on the programme.
Why do fees differ between Spanish universities?
Each region sets public prices by decree, and many charge students from outside the EU a higher price per credit. Universities then publish their own tables, so the region and the university both matter.
How much money do I need for a Spanish student visa?
EUR 7,200 for a year, from the official figure in our Spain guide. Public fees depend on the region, with Madrid charging non-EU students six to eight times more, and the 24-month job search permit does not allow work.