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Affordable living, warm weather and well-known business schools.
Intakes
September, February
Visa
Student visa
Quick snapshot
Studying in Spain, in 30 seconds
- IntakesSeptember, February (some)Details
Per year, in rupeesRs 34 lakh – Rs 1.1 croreDetails
Tuition€1,500 – €20,000 / yearDetails
Living costs€800 – €1,200 / monthDetails- VisaStudent visa · ModerateDetails
Work rightsPart-time work allowed
EnglishIELTS for English-taught programmes
Universities24 profiled, Tier 1 firstOpen
Scholarships5 fully funded options trackedDetails
Quick answer
Pakistani students can study in Spain on a Student visa after receiving the Admission letter. Main intakes are September, February (some). Expect tuition of roughly €1,500 – €20,000 / year and living costs of €800 – €1,200 / month. Work rights: part-time work allowed. English: IELTS for English-taught programmes.
Reviewed by the TeamOnline counselling team · Updated October 2026
Why Pakistani students choose Spain
Spain combines well-regarded business schools with affordable public universities and a lower cost of living than Northern Europe.
Leading business schools
Lower living costsJob-search stay after study
Schengen travel
Popular courses
What Pakistani students most often study here.
Where you’ll study in Spain
Student cities and the universities we know best.
Student cities
Counsellor’s tip
Private business schools teach in English. Many public programmes need Spanish, so check the language of teaching first.
Work and jobs: Tourism and hospitality jobs are common. Graduates can apply to stay and look for work.
Universities are listed for orientation only. TeamOnline shortlists from many institutions based on your profile.
How hard is it to study in Spain?
Our assessment for Pakistani students, from the files we handle.
Getting in
Accessible
Accessible admissions for most programmes.
Visa
Moderate
Document-heavy; allow time for legalisation.
Cost
Low
Moderate public tuition; private universities cost more.
Work rights
Limited
Part-time work allowed; stay-back permit after graduating.
Undergraduate applications
Apply directly; some public universities need credential homologation.
Master’s & PhD applications
Apply directly on each university’s portal.
What it costs
Indicative figures. Your counsellor confirms current numbers for your course.
One year, tuition + living, in rupees
Rs 34 lakh – Rs 1.1 crore
Rough estimate at about Rs 280 per US dollar. Scholarships can bring this to zero.
| Tuition | €1,500 – €20,000 / year |
|---|---|
| Living costs | €800 – €1,200 / month |
| Funds to show for the visa | Tuition still owed + living costs for the required period |
| Other costs | Visa fee, health cover or surcharge, flights, deposit |
Spain Student visa: step by step
Moderate: Document-heavy; allow time for legalisation.
- 1Admission letterFull-time programme.
- 2Funds and insuranceProof of funds based on the IPREM rule, plus private health insurance.
- 3Police and medical certificatesLegalised and translated.
- 4Student visaAt the visa centre in Islamabad.
- 5TIE cardApply after arrival.
Watch out: Police certificates expire quickly; time them close to your visa application.
Scholarships for Spain
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s · Master’s
Fully funded · Mostly November–February.
Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility · Undergraduate · Master’s · PhD
Fully funded · Through your home university.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships · PhD · Postdoc
Fully funded · Usually autumn to December.
ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme · Master’s
Fully funded · With your ETH application.
“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships · PhD
Fully funded · Usually autumn.
EPFL Excellence Fellowships · Master’s
With your EPFL application.
Studying in Spain: FAQs
01Can Pakistani students study in Spain?
Yes. Pakistani students apply to universities in Spain and then for a Student visa, which is built on the Admission letter. TeamOnline handles the applications and the visa file.
02When are the intakes in Spain?
The main intakes are September, February (some). Start preparing 8 to 12 months before your intake.
03How much does it cost to study in Spain?
Tuition is roughly €1,500 – €20,000 / year, and living costs are roughly €800 – €1,200 / month. These are indicative figures; your counsellor confirms current numbers for your course.
04Can I work while studying in Spain?
Part-time work allowed.
05Do I need IELTS to study in Spain?
IELTS for English-taught programmes. Requirements vary by university and course.
06Is it hard to get into universities in Spain?
Accessible. Accessible admissions for most programmes.
07Is the Student visa hard to get from Pakistan?
Moderate. Document-heavy; allow time for legalisation. Watch out: Police certificates expire quickly; time them close to your visa application.
08How do I apply to a master’s in Spain?
Apply directly on each university’s portal.
09Which universities in Spain do Pakistani students apply to?
Well-known options include IE University, ESADE, University of Barcelona, Complutense University of Madrid. The right shortlist depends on your grades, budget and course, and TeamOnline builds one for your profile.
10What are the best cities for students in Spain?
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville are popular with international students. Tourism and hospitality jobs are common. Graduates can apply to stay and look for work.
Best Universities In Spain
Tier-1 first. Every profile has costs, how to apply and the scholarships that fund you.
How We Get You To Spain
One counsellor from your first question to your flight.
01Honest shortlist
Universities and scholarships you can realistically win, not the ones that pay agents most.
02Applications that stand out
SOPs, CVs and references shaped with you, then checked line by line.
03Visa file done right
Funds, documents and interview practice for your country’s rules.
04Ready to fly
Accommodation, travel and pre-departure briefing so you land prepared.
Next step
Ready to apply to Spain?
Book a free profile assessment with a counsellor.