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Application windows for Spanish public and private universities.
Spain's public universities use a regional access system coordinated through EvAU (formerly Selectividad) scores for domestic students, but international students apply directly through the international student admission path. Private universities have their own rolling admissions. Madrid and Barcelona attract the most international students.
Key Application Windows
| Complutense University of Madrid | May – July 31 |
|---|---|
| Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) | April – June 30 |
| University of Barcelona | May – July 31 |
| IE University (private) | Rolling (October – July) |
| ESADE Business School | October – May (multiple rounds) |
| Universidad de Navarra | February – June |
| February intake (some master's) | October – December |
Annual Deadline Calendar
Key Warnings
Foreign academic credentials must be legalized (Apostille or full legalization) and officially translated into Spanish by a sworn translator before submission.
Non-EU students need a student visa (Visado de Estudiante, type D) — apply at the Spanish consulate at least 6–8 weeks before the program start.
Spain's NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) must be obtained after arrival and is required for enrollment, bank accounts, and accommodation contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about application deadlines in Spain
Yes — private universities like IE University, ESADE, and EAE offer largely English-taught programs. Public universities increasingly offer English-taught master's degrees, especially in Madrid and Barcelona. Bachelor's programs at public universities are mostly in Spanish.
Yes — each university has its own application portal and there is no limit on simultaneous applications. However, the legalization and translation process for your documents is the bottleneck, so prepare a single strong certified document set to use across applications.
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