Students’ Essentials

One of the main concerns for GCC students, and mostly for their parents, when considering studying abroad is the safety of the destination country. Coming from exceptionally safe cities such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Muscat, parents understandably seek to ensure their…

If you are coming from IB curriculum, your equivalent grade in Spain will be calculated from the average grade of the 6 subjects you have taken in the International Baccalaureate. Students must obtain a minimum of 24 points in the IB Diploma in order to obtain an…

Admission criteria in Spain vary by university, as each institution has its own evaluation process considering factors such as motivation, soft skills, and student fit. However, all universities share a fundamental requirement: studies completed in the GCC must be…

One of the main concerns for students wishing to study in Spain is understanding the visa requirements. The following points summarize the updated process and documentation required as of 2025 Who Needs a Student Visa for Spain? EU, EEA (Norway, Liechtenstein,…

In Spain, the admission criteria vary from University to University. Each university has its admission criteria-testing that will value the motivation and soft skills of students. However, in general terms and differently to Anglo-Saxon countries, admission is…

Students from the United Arab Emirates and the GCC countries have tended to study in  UK, USA or Canada in the past, but perhaps you are one of those students looking for other places to study… and Spain is well worth considering. According to the latest available…

Parents and students frequently come to us asking for the cost of living in Spain. Obviously, the cost of living in Spain varies depending on the city, neighborhood and the standard of living we are used to/we can afford. Overall, the following guide of Universidad…