About Spain
Spain offers well-known universities in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, strong in business, engineering and languages.
Universities in Spain
Some of the well-known universities our students apply to. Message us and we will tell you which programs fit your profile.
University of Barcelona
Complutense University of Madrid
Autonomous University of Madrid
University of Valencia
Pompeu Fabra University
Polytechnic University of Madrid
University and header photos are loaded from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons and belong to their respective authors.
Accommodation in Spain
Options include university residences and shared flats.
The Colegio Mayor de Oviedo in Salamanca costs €511 (single) or €361 (double), plus a meal plan. Madrid and Barcelona residences run €850–1,200 with meals.
Madrid averages about €600, Barcelona €400–750, and Valencia €350–700.
The upper end is in central Madrid and Barcelona.
Where to look
University residences and colegios mayores, shared flats found through idealista and Uniplaces, and your university housing office.
Good to know
- Book 3–4 months ahead, because demand peaks in September.
- The legal deposit is one month’s rent. Get a written contract.
- Granada, Salamanca, Seville and Valencia are noticeably cheaper than Madrid and Barcelona.
Monthly budget
€600–1,400 a monthGranada and Salamanca are at the low end, while Madrid and Barcelona are at the top.
Where students live
Madrid and Barcelona cost the most, while Valencia, Seville, Granada and Salamanca are 20–35% cheaper.
Before you pay or move
- Get the contract in writing and read the rent, deposit, notice period and which utilities are included.
- See the room in person or on a live video call before you send any money.
- Ask how much the deposit is and when it is returned.
- Keep your admission letter and a passport copy ready, because housing offices and landlords ask for them.
- Book a short stay for your first nights in case your room is not ready.
Sources: idealista via uni2study, Uniplaces, Universidad de Salamanca, RESA. Prices are indicative and change by city and year, so we confirm current numbers with you. Photos are loaded from Wikimedia Commons and belong to their respective authors.
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