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Thinking About Studies In Spain? Learn Why You May Like University Of Barcelona

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Updated on Dec 22, 2015

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Spain encourages its residents and non-residents for studies within the walls of its numerous universities. The primary driver of Spanish tuition is affordable tuition fee: the prevalent public universities offer you variable fees from EUR 1.500 to EUR 2.500 per semester, which is considered very moderate in Europe. The fee of EUR 18.000 per academic year is only typical of the most expensive private universities. To add, some public universities provide free tuition for foreigners. Spanish degrees are well-estimated all over the world as the ones to characterize their holders to be the industry-specific experts.

Conventional tuition stages
Below are the stages of tuition in Spain available to every student, depending on the progress in studies. Each stage and the respective degree awarded are charged individually. No free tuition stages are available unless you are granted.
• Transfer courses. 1-2 years of preparation studies, which guarantee your admission to entrance exams (and usually warrant their successful passing).
• Bachelor`s degree. 3 years of studies, the so-called first tuition cycle. Upon successful completion, students are allowed for their Master`s degree.
• Master`s degree. 2-3 years of studies, usually developed jointly with the leading international universities.
• PhD. 2 years of studies. PhD requires a complete prior tuition course and is awarded only upon a successful presentation of a scientific thesis on an individually selected topic. All theses are required to rest upon independent research.
• МВА. 1-2 years of studies, normally provided by special business schools. MBA in Spain is peculiar for exclusive case studies of the highest complexity levels, which are mobile, i.e. held not only in Spain but also outside (in Europe, Australia, USA etc.).
• Continuing tuition. 2-3 years of studies, cater for obtaining a new qualification, as a beneficial supplement to the existing one. Typically provided by the university partners in consolidation and is very frequently used by both locals and foreigners.

Popular disciplines to choose from
At conventional Spanish universities, there is a strong tradition of profound teaching of the liberal arts at the highest level of expertise. You may opt for either geography, or history, or philosophy, literature, arts, and be sure you will get the best possible qualification. The liberal arts diplomas awarded in Spain are extensively accepted across Europe and beyond. Such areas as design, fashion, tourism and recreation are among the most popular as well, or else you may choose computer graphics rated high among experts. Such areas as management and marketing are gaining their momentum and acquire ever more adherents.
A little disadvantage of Spanish tuition is the requirement for entrance exams, which are actually very rare in the rest of Europe. And what speaks to solemnity of Spanish universities is their strict entrance requirements. However, in exchange for your successful entrance, you will be rewarded with hi-end tuition throughout your stay.

About the Author: Samantha Stanley, a 2-year student at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain) and freelancer at okessays, is an active member of a few student communities promoting the idea of studies without borders. Samantha is an eager volunteer in student exchange projects and leads the exchange committee of her home university. In her free time, Samantha likes cooking Mexican cuisine and treating her international guests.
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