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Spain: Costs

Tuition fees and monthly living costs in Spain.

Tuition and living costs

Public university tuition
Public universities: prices set by regional decree. Masters 2026/27 non-EU: UPC EUR 2,700 (60 ECTS) / 5,400 (120 ECTS); UPM EUR 84.07-154.80 per ECTS; UAM EUR 5,079 for 60 ECTS (non-EU non-resident); UPV EUR 70.68/ECTS; UC3M own-price English masters EUR 7,200-13,500. UC3M bachelors non-EU EUR 6,822.60-8,186.40 per 60 credits.Source
Private university tuition
IE University EUR 27,300 per year; University of Navarra first-year bachelors EUR 12,175-19,250 (Economics/Business bilingual EUR 19,250.40; International Relations EUR 17,400); Universidad Europea tuition not published on pages read.Source
Monthly living cost
No official national cost-of-living figure. Visa reference: funds equal to 100% of IPREM per month for the student (75% for first accompanying family member, 50% each additional). IPREM 2026 is EUR 600/month (EUR 7,200/year in 12 payments; EUR 8,400 in 14 payments), unchanged because it is still the amount fixed by Ley 31/2022 (2023 State Budget).Source

Accommodation

Visa authorities accept a university letter covering accommodation and meals, or prepaid accommodation (reduces funds required). UC3M residence halls 2026/27: Getafe single room EUR 745/month accommodation only, EUR 1,105 with full board; Leganes single EUR 1,075 with full board (VAT not included).

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  • Calculate tuition, living costs and insurance/visa costs separately.
  • Verify fees on the university's own page; programmes can differ greatly.
  • Add a margin each year for currency and exchange-rate risk.
  • Research scholarship and discount options before applying.

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