University Scholarships in Spain

Spanish universities offer tuition waivers, merit-based grants and international student scholarships.

Required documents

• University application form.
• Passport.
• Academic transcripts.
• Degree certificate.
• CV.
• Motivation letter.
• Recommendation letters.
• Language certificate:
• Spanish for Spanish-taught programmes.
• English for English-taught programmes.
• Financial need documents, if applicable.
• Research proposal for PhD applicants.

Eligible nationalities

• Varies by university.
• Some are open to all international students.
• Some target non-EU students.
• Some target Ibero-American, Mediterranean, African or partner-country students.
• Some require legal residence in Spain.
• Some are automatic based on academic merit.

How to apply

• Check the university scholarship page.
• Apply for admission.
• Submit the scholarship application if separate.
• Some awards are decided after admission ranking.
• Accept the scholarship and complete enrolment.

Usual timeline

• Start preparing: November to January.
• Admission period: January to June.
• Scholarship application: often same period.
• Results: spring or summer.
• Visa: summer.
• Start: September or October.
• Payment or waiver: after enrolment.