How to apply for university studies in Spain as an undergraduate student (first cycle)

If you are an undergraduate student (first cycle student) seeking for a study place at university in Spain, you will have to submit your application through the Spanish National University for Distance Education (Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - UNED) as explained below:

01Fill in the online application form, called solicitud de inscripción, at UNED website. The online application service opens by April.
[Click here to apply online for university studies in Spain as an undergraduate student].

02Once you have filled in the solicitud de inscripción, print it out and return it to the address below along with other requested attested documents. For the year 2008 - 2009, students were requested to also attach attested photocopies of their identity card or passport, school leaving certificate, and the results obtained in university entry exams.

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN A DISTANCIA
SECCIÓN DE SELECTIVIDAD
Pº Senda del Rey, 11
28040 MADRID - SPAIN (EU)

03If you qualify for university studies in Spain, you will receive a certificate, called Credencial de acceso, in no more than 3 months. Send your Credencial de acceso along with your application to the university of your choice. [Click here to view an example of the certificate you will receive]

Please, note that the grade point you receive at upper secondary school along with other requirements will determine whether you qualify for the study program of your choice. [Click here to convert your grade point to study in Spain]

Source: UNED (Spanish National University for Distance Education. UNED is responsible for the recognition of foreign qualifications to access university studies in Spain)