Financing your studies in Spain: General overview and country-specific information

Spain is a cheaper place to live than many other Western European countries. Tuition is not free, but it is fairly low-cost. The cost of living is significantly lower and even for entertainment costs are low.

Spanish Universities have a long history stretching back to the thirteenth century. Today Spain's 76 public and private universities offer students a wide range of courses and the opportunity to study at all levels. Universities are found all over the country, but chiefly in the major cities, with a large number of the private universities located in Madrid.

Only one in eight secondary school graduates with good grades apply for scholarships. This is because many have misconceptions about getting funding. Here are some of the common misconceptions.