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Tuition and Cost of Living in Spain for Argentine Students

Q: Is studying in Spain expensive?

It depends on the region and the university. Compare the price per credit of your program, including any higher price for non-EU students, with your budget for living costs.

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Public university prices in Spain are set by each region, per credit. Several regions let universities charge non-EU students who are not residents more, and a study authorization does not count as residence. Private universities set their own fees, which are much higher. Living costs are highest in Madrid and Barcelona.

Madrid (Complutense, bachelor’s)	€113.71–€136.44 per credit for non-EU students who are not residents, against €16.92–€20.68 for other students; a 60-credit year is roughly €6,800–€8,200
Catalonia (bachelor’s)	€17.69 per credit; universities may set a higher price for non-EU students who are not residents
Other regions	Check the price decree of the region and your university’s fee page

Proof of funds	€600 per month of stay (100% of the IPREM, 2026)
Visa fee	Set by your Spanish consulate or embassy; check its consular fees page
Health insurance	A policy from an insurer authorized in Spain for the whole stay

Rent is the biggest cost. Madrid and Barcelona are the most expensive cities; university cities such as Granada, Salamanca, Seville or Valencia are cheaper. University residences and shared flats are the usual options, and student and youth transport passes are widely available.

Is studying in Spain expensive?