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International students and entry requirements
Take the next step in your education with CES Felipe Moreno – Nebrija. Here you will find information to help you prepare your application, plan your arrival and understand the main procedures for studying in Spain.
Requirements depend on your chosen programme, your previous education system and your personal circumstances. Tell us about your background so we can explain which academic documents you need.
Prepare your application
Check your programme’s requirements and gather your academic documents.
Plan your journey
Review the entry and stay procedures that apply to you before travelling.
Get ready to arrive
Arrange accommodation and the practical steps needed to start your classes.
Step one
Which documents do you need to apply?
If you would like to study a bachelor’s degree, read the section that matches your previous education. Your entry route depends on the education system in which you studied, not only on your nationality.
Upper secondary qualifications requiring recognition in Spain
If your qualifications require recognition as equivalent to the Spanish Bachillerato (homologación), prepare:
- The recognition decision or, if your application is pending, proof of application and the conditional enrolment slip (volante de inscripción condicional), where applicable.
- Your qualification certificate and academic transcript.
- A copy of your passport or identity document.
If recognition is still pending, ask Admissions whether conditional enrolment is possible and which deadlines and requirements apply to your application.
EU upper secondary qualifications, systems covered by agreements, International or European Baccalaureate
Check which UNEDasiss accreditation applies to your education system and the specific admission requirements for your chosen degree.
- UNEDasiss accreditation, where applicable.
- The academic documents required for your entry route.
- A copy of your passport or identity document.
Completed university studies outside Spain
Contact Admissions to establish the entry route for your chosen programme and the documents required in your case. For an initial assessment, prepare:
- Your university degree certificate from outside Spain.
- An official academic transcript listing subjects, grades and the grading scale.
- A copy of your passport or identity document.
The need for recognition (homologación), a declaration of equivalence or another academic assessment depends on your chosen programme and the applicable entry route.
Partially completed university studies outside Spain
If you would like to continue your studies, request an assessment of your academic record and possible credit recognition. Prepare:
- An official academic transcript listing subjects, credits or hours, grades and the grading scale.
- The curriculum for your original degree programme.
- Course syllabuses describing content and teaching hours, certified by your previous university.
- A copy of your passport or identity document.
Nebrija University will assess the documents under the applicable procedure. Credit recognition and admission are subject to approval.
Documents issued outside Spain. Check whether legalisation or an apostille and an official translation into Spanish are required. Admissions will explain the submission format and any additional documents needed for your application.
Interested in vocational training (FP), a postgraduate programme or an institution-specific qualification (título propio)? Check the programme’s specific entry requirements: the documents may differ from those required for a bachelor’s degree.
Step two
Before travelling to Spain
Check which procedures apply to your nationality, residence status and study programme.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens
You do not need a study visa. If you will live in Spain for more than three months, you must apply for the EU citizen registration certificate within three months of entering the country and demonstrate that you meet the applicable requirements.
Other nationalities
For studies lasting more than 90 days, check which visa or authorisation applies to your situation. Residence in another EU country does not automatically give you the same status as an EU citizen.
If you are applying for a visa from abroad, contact the relevant Spanish consulate. As a general rule, applications must be submitted at least two months before the start of your studies, except where justified exceptions apply.
If you are already in Spain, you can only apply from within the country in the circumstances provided by law. For higher education, the general requirements include being an adult, having lawful immigration status and applying at least two months before both the start of your studies and the expiry of your lawful status.
Documents for a study visa or authorisation
Check the official list for your procedure. It usually includes:
- A valid passport and the relevant application forms.
- Proof of admission and registration or enrolment.
- Evidence of sufficient financial resources and health insurance with the required coverage.
- A medical certificate and criminal record certificates, where required.
- Fees and, where applicable, authorisations for minors.
The centre’s admission letter. CES Felipe Moreno – Nebrija issues this letter once pre-enrolment fees and tuition fees have been paid in full. It includes programme details, dates, hours and the curriculum.
Academic admission does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. Before enrolling, confirm that the programme and its delivery format meet the requirements of the procedure you need.
Step three
On arrival in Spain
Check your immigration documents
If you entered Spain with a study visa for a stay exceeding six months, apply in person for your Foreigner Identity Card (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero, TIE) within one month of arrival. If your authorisation is granted while you are already in Spain, check the deadline that applies from the date it is granted.
Your NIE is your foreigner identification number; the TIE is the physical card confirming your immigration status. They are different documents and concepts.
Arrange accommodation and prepare to start
Look for accommodation in advance, check how to get to the centre and prepare the originals of your academic documents to complete enrolment.
View student accommodation options in Palma
The centre provides information about accommodation options. Bookings and contracts are arranged directly with each provider.
Keep your receipts and supporting documents, and check expiry dates so you can plan any necessary procedures in good time.
Official links to help with your procedures
- Ministry of Inclusion: authorisation to stay for studies
- National Police: EU citizen registration
- Ministry of Education: recognition of non-university qualifications
- UNEDasiss: accreditation for university admission
- Immigration regulations: consolidated text
Information reviewed in November 2026. This page provides general guidance. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the relevant authority according to your circumstances and the legislation in force when you apply.
Would you like to study with us?
Write to us with the programme you are interested in, the country and education system in which you studied, and whether you have completed your studies. This will help us advise you on your academic entry route.