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University Pathway Programs in Barcelona

Follow your dreams of studying in Barcelona and apply to a university in Spain

To be eligible to apply to a university in Spain as an international student you must first achieve the minimum Spanish level needed to study at the university level, which is high intermediate (B2). You will then have to prepare for the university entry exam (EBAU) which students take in May of each year to start university in September.

See below the packages available to suit your needs.

All programs include

  • Personalized visa assistance
  • In-country assistance for local documentation
  • Cervantes-accredited end of course certificate
  • Support in the registration for the EBAU exam
  • Pre-enrolment for all universities in Catalonia
  • Professional workshops for long-term students
  • Access to free weekly cultural activities
  • 24/7 emergency assistance
  • 1-week free trial of online group Spanish course

Program Details

The program consists of two main parts – an intensive Spanish course and the Spanish university entrance exam preparation course.

Intensive Spanish Course

Perfectly designed for each student to meet the necessary Spanish level in 2 to 6 months depending on their initial level

Spanish Course Quick Facts
  • Number of Courses: 20 group classes per week
  • Class Length: Each class is 50 minutes long
  • Intensive Spanish Program duration: Minimum 1 week
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 1:30pm or 2:30pm to 6:30pm
  • Levels: A1 to C2
  • Class Size: maximum 12
  • Start Dates: Every Monday
  • What’s Included: Welcome Pack, Loan of Study Material by Deposit the First Day of Classes, Immersion Activities, 24/7 Emergency Assistance, Orientation
  • Certificate from  a Cervantes accredited school.
University entry exam (EBAU) preparation

The EBAU, or “Evaluación del Bachillerato para el Acceso a la Universidad”, is a series of exams to enter university in Spain. Both Spaniards and foreign nationals should complete them as part of their application to a bachelor’s/undergraduate degree. This can also be referred to as the ´Selectividad´ or the Spanish University entrance exam.

Quick Facts
  • EBAU prep course duration: 8 months (October to May) or 5 months (Jan to October)
  • 20h/week Monday to Friday.
  • Age requirement: 17 to 25 years old (student must be at least 18 years old by the time they start to university)
Exam Subjects
  • Mandatory exams: 4 compulsory subjects that student must take – Spanish Language and Literature, Foreign Language (English or French), History of Spain and Math or Fundamentals of Arts (choose one of the two).
  • Optional exams: 2 extra optional subjects related to your field of study – this can help boost your average score and include Biology, Business Economics, Geography, and others.
Program Dates
 
 
 
14-Month Program
 
12-Month Program
 
8-Month Program
 
Custom Program
 
Holidays
 
University Entry

University Entry in 2022

 
5 abr. 21
 
31 may. 21
 
1 nov. 21
 
April to Nov 22 (Depends on Student)
 
Dec 23 to Jan 9
 
Sep. 2022
University Entry in 2023
 
 
4 abr. 22
 
30 may. 22
 
31 oct. 22
 
April to Nov 23 (Depends on Student)
 
TBD
 
Sep. 2023
 
Exam Dates

Every year there are 2 chances to take the exam:

– ORDINARY (last week of May): students that pass the exam in this date have priority when choosing university and program.

– EXTRAORDINARY (first week of September): if you fail or wish to improve your grade, the exam can be taken again in September

Student Visas and Documentation

Here is what you will need:

  • Long Term Student VISA
  • NIE / TIE (Foreign Identification Number/Card
  • Homologación or conversion of your secondary school certificates
VISA

A student visa is required for all non-EU citizens who plan to study in Spain for a period long than 90 days. You need this document to enter Spain. Requirements and processing times may vary by country, contact us for personalized assessment and aid.

NIE and TIE

The NIE is your Foreigner Identification Number, typically you receive it with your student visa or obtain after arrival.

The TIE is your Foreigner Identification Card, your ID which signals that you are permitted to leave and re-enter the country for your studies. You apply for it after arrival. Once you arrive in Spain, Expanish is happy to guide you through the application process.

High school diploma and grades conversion
In order to apply to a university in Spain your high school diploma and grades must be converted to local Spanish academic equivalents. The program fees include this process and our team will do this on your behalf.  Your high school grades accounts for 60% of your overall EBAU grade after the conversion process.
 
Other necessary documentation

Apart from your high school documents, some universities might also require a birth certificate, a Social Security card, medical insurance and bank statements when applying for a Bachelor’s degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to complete University?

In general, all bachelor’s degrees or “grados” are 4 years or 240 ECTS.

  • What kind of Visa do I need?

You will need to ask for a Study Visa that will last the length of your program with us. Once you are accepted into university you will need to ask for an extension of your visa at the “Oficina de Extranjería” in Spain. We can recommend lawyers that can help you with this process if needed.

  • Can you guarantee admission to a Spanish University?

Our partner school cannot guarantee admission to a university as it depends on the overall grade combined with your high school performance and EBAU exam results. The school will help you make the best of your experience as you will be advised which degrees are better for you to apply to and which subjects you need to focus on in order to accomplish your goals.

  • What happens if I do not reach the B2 level before my test prep course?

EBAU prep classes are taught in Spanish and this is the recommended level needed in order to follow them. You can start the prep course but we recommend adding extra Spanish classes, which have an additional cost. Not having the recommended minimum Spanish level during the EBAU preparation course will severely affect your test scores and chance of entering university in Spain.

  • What is the schedule of EBAU classes? Is the class with just Expanish students? Are there Spanish people in those classes?
Depending on the subjects that you have to prepare, the EBAU (Spanish university entrance exam) preparation courses can be in the mornings or afternoons, from Monday to Friday with a total of 20hs per week. You will receive the schedule a couple of weeks before you start the EBAU preparation course.

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