Living and studying in Spain

Spain is one of the best places to study in Europe. Discover a multicultural, modern and affordable destination for your studies.

Why study in Spain?

There are many reasons to study in Spain: culture and science, gastronomy, excellent beaches, healthy life, a very pleasant climate, natural parks, history... Here are the most relevant.

Educational quality

Spanish universities have a reputation worldwide for their prestige, research projects and academic quality. Official degrees earned at Universidad Europea are recognised internationally.

Multiculturalism

Spain has hosted more than 225.000 international students in 2021 and our campus is an example, with 40% of our students coming from more than 110 different nationalities.

Entrepreneurship and business

We are one of the largest economies in the world, ranking 15th globally and 7th in the European Union. In addition, Spain is among the best countries for startups.

Cost of living

Academic expenses and room and board are much more affordable here than in other EU countries and elsewhere.

Culture

Spain’s cultural diversity is reflected in its art, literature and architecture, making us the third country in the world with the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Safety

According to the 2023 Global Peace Index, Spain is among the top 30 countries with the highest level of peace and we rank second worldwide for life expectancy, according to the OECD.

Study with us!

Universidad Europea is one of the most international universities in Spain, with 40% of international students from more than 100 countries, study programmes taught in English and a community of +130,000 alumni.

Our methodology

Experiential learning is the basis of our academic model in which you learn by doing and being, with a transdisciplinary approach. This learning allows you to acquire the right knowledge, skills and values for the development of your future profession and to face the challenges of social and digital transformation.
We consider academic excellence as one of our strategic pillars.
We prepare you to develop your full potential in a global environment. We train the professionals that society demands.
Our academic model places special emphasis on the maturity of the student, so that you learn to adapt to a complex and ever-changing world.

Internationality

Our international DNA is found in the multiculturalism of our students and teachers, in the variety of options for a stay at the best universities abroad, as well as in the possibility of studying in English in our campuses.

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International students

You will live in a multicultural environment with a higher average of international students than other universities.

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Different nationalities

Our students come from all five continents.

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Destinations

You will be able to go on exchanges at a wide variety of universities around the world.

Countries

We have agreements with countries in Europe, America, Asia and Oceania.

Campuses

Madrid

Villaviciosa de Odón

Madrid

Alcobendas

Madrid

Creative Campus

Comunidad Valenciana

Valencia

Comunidad Valenciana

Alicante

Canarias

La Orotava and Santa Cruz

Universidad Europea: Campus de La Orotava y Campus de Santa Cruz

The opinion of our students

I chose Universidad Europea because I had the opportunity to face an international reality.

Jacopo Felisi

Alumni of Dentistry at Universidad Europea de Valencia

The facilities offered by Universidad Europea help us make the most of our potential.

David Remohí

Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy Alumni

I have received an incredible education and have been able to develop an extensive network of contacts.

Karén

Alumni of the MBA in Sports Management at the Real Madrid Graduate School–Universidad Europea

I feel fulfilled by fitting the learning into something useful for real life.

Steve Cote

Alumni of Executive MBA in Sports Management at the Real Madrid Graduate School

Visits from experts gave us practical insight into how different technologies are used in the real world.

Willie Betancourt

Global Product Manager - Telefónica R+D

MBA Alumni

If we have a positive attitude, there is always an opportunity for people who are ready.

Xiao

Alumni Finance

I decided to make my Final Degree Project a reality.

Sheila

Alumni of Universidad Europea de Canarias for the degree in Tourism.

The most significant benefit was the chance to interact with true industry professionals. I can define my experience in three words: ambition, proactivity and endeavour.

Andrea Blanco

Master's in Sports Marketing Alumni 2018/2019

Do you know what you can do while you study in Spain?

While you study in Spain, you should make the most of the opportunity to visit magical places such as the beach of the Cathedrals in Lugo, enjoy the Fallas festival in Valencia or visit historical monuments such as the Alhambra in Granada and paintings such as Picasso's Guernica. We provide you with all the information you need about tourism in Spain.