Schools
2
Lowest Tuition
$20,000
per year
Avg Acceptance Rate
29%
English Programs
Yes
Essentials for US Students
Visa / Permit
US students need a Spanish long-stay student visa (type D), applied for at the Spanish consulate. Apply 2–3 months in advance. After arrival, you must register at the local Extranjería office to obtain a TIE (Foreigner Identity Card).
Application Tip
IE University in Segovia and Madrid offers a fully English-medium environment, attracting students from 140+ countries. ESADE in Barcelona is one of Europe's top business schools. Spain has a very high quality of life at relatively modest cost.
Tuition Overview
IE University charges approximately $20,000–$34,000/yr USD for international undergraduates. ESADE charges similar rates for its business programs. Public Spanish universities are much cheaper (~$1,000–$3,000/yr) but are taught mostly in Spanish.
2 Schools in Spain
IE University
Madrid/Segovia
One of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities with 130+ nationalities represented in every class.
ESADE Business School
Barcelona
One of Europe's top business schools in Barcelona — the EU's most dynamic city for startups and culture.
Scholarships to Explore
IE Foundation offers merit and financial aid scholarships to international students. ESADE offers partial scholarships for business programs. The Fulbright Spain program supports US graduate students.
- ✓IE Excellence Scholarship
- ✓IE Foundation Scholarship
- ✓ESADE Scholarships
- ✓Need-based Aid
About Studying in Spain as a US Student
There are 2 universities in Spain featured in this directory, led by IE University (ranked #35 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at $20,000/yr, with an average acceptance rate of approximately 29% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Spain accessible without prior language training for many degrees.