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Cost of Studying in Spain: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Spain is 3,087 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,796 USD and 3,087 USD. These figures are computed from 1,709 programs at 14 universities in Spain listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 20% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Spain by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,159 USD | 1,160 USD | 1,332 USD | 467 |
| Master's | 1,796 USD | 3,087 USD | 3,087 USD | 658 |
| PhD | 9,605 USD | 9,605 USD | 9,605 USD | 7 |
Why the numbers look this way: Spanish public universities price per credit, which usually works out to €1,000–3,500 a year for international students.
Cheapest degree programs in Spain
The lowest published international tuition in our Spain catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Administracion Y Direccion De Empresas | Rey Juan Carlos University | Bachelor's | 290 USD |
| Master in Abogacía On-Line | Rey Juan Carlos University | Master's | 290 USD |
| Master in Abogacía | Rey Juan Carlos University | Master's | 290 USD |
| Bachelor in Turismo | Rey Juan Carlos University | Bachelor's | 580 USD |
| Bachelor in Educacion Infantil | Rey Juan Carlos University | Bachelor's | 580 USD |
| Bachelor in Marketing | Rey Juan Carlos University | Bachelor's | 580 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Spain?
Yes — 334 of the 1,709 degree programs in our Spain catalog (20%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Spain accept international students?
14 universities in Spain list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Spain affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Spain charge 1,796 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 290 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Spain: upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Spain guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,709 degree programs that 14 universities in Spain list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".