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Cost of Studying in Spain: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Spain is 3,128 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,820 USD and 3,128 USD. These figures are computed from 2,019 programs at 15 universities in Spain listed on Global Admissions; 18% are taught in English.
Data as of August 19, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data 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 | 1,174 USD | 1,176 USD | 1,350 USD | 469 |
| Master's | 1,820 USD | 3,128 USD | 3,128 USD | 709 |
| PhD | 390 USD | 401 USD | 401 USD | 53 |
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 on Global Admissions for Spain 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 | 294 USD |
| Master in Abogacía On-Line | Rey Juan Carlos University | Master's | 294 USD |
| Master in Abogacía | Rey Juan Carlos University | Master's | 294 USD |
| PhD in Programa De Doctorado En Humanidades: Lenguaje Y Cultura Rd 99/2011 | Rey Juan Carlos University | PhD | 390 USD |
| PhD in Programa De Doctorado En Ciencias Sociales Y Jurídicas Rd 99/2011 | Rey Juan Carlos University | PhD | 390 USD |
| PhD in Programa De Doctorado Interuniversitario En Estudios Interdisciplinares De Género Rd 99/2011 | Rey Juan Carlos University | PhD | 390 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Spain?
Yes — 365 of the 2,019 degree programs in Spain on Global Admissions (18%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Spain accept international students?
15 universities in Spain list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 19, 2026.
Is Spain affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Spain charge 1,820 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 294 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Spain: browse programs by field of study , 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 2,019 degree programs that 15 universities in Spain list on Global Admissions, as of August 19, 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 data, August 19, 2026".