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Study social sciences in Spain

Universities and colleges in Spain recorded as teaching social sciences, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Politics, sociology, international relations, anthropology

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165 social sciences courses in Spain, from the official register. From official course data (government statistics and national course registers). In the official European data some fields are grouped (social sciences are counted together with journalism and information), so check the course list on the university’s website.

Subjects we can show you in Spain

Business and management 100Computing and software 76Engineering 75Medicine and health 81Nursing and midwifery 41Law 45Social sciences 80Psychology 32Education and teaching 74Natural sciences 76Mathematics and statistics 39Economics and finance 41Art and design 31Music and performing arts 15Media and journalism 34Architecture and built environment 34Agriculture and environment 41Hospitality and tourism 44Languages and literature 41Sport and exercise science 35
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

80 institutions recorded as teaching this in Spain.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

IE University

University · Segovia
Bachelor's · Master's
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UNIE Universidad

University · Madrid
Bachelor's · Master's
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Studying in Spain at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 1,500 to EUR 8,200
Living costs a month
EUR 700 to EUR 1,400
First year, all in, from
EUR 10,000
Money to show for the visa
EUR 7,200
Work during term
30 hours a week
Stay to work after
2 years

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for social sciences can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study social sciences in Spain?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 1,500 to EUR 8,200 a year, and living costs from EUR 700 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 10,000. Fees for social sciences can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Spain?

Yes, up to 30 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Spain after I graduate?

Yes: Residence authorisation to look for work or start a business gives you 2 years.

Scholarships to study social sciences, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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Related subjects

PsychologyPsychology, counselling, neuroscienceLawLaw (LLB, LLM), international and business lawEconomics and financeEconomics, finance, accounting, bankingMedia and journalismJournalism, communication, media, PR

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