Over the last few years, young Argentines have chosen Spain as a destination for their higher studies. They come to our country to study a university degree or a higher degree training cycle. And this is not just limited to Argentinians! Spain also welcomes with open arms students from neighboring countries such as 🇨🇱Chile, 🇺🇾Uruguay or 🇵🇾Paraguay. Spain is presented as a land of academic and professional opportunities for those brave people who wish to cross the pond and begin an international educational experience. We share the language, there are cultural similarities and, furthermore, the Latin American community in Spain continues to grow, which ensures that you feel at home. Apart from these factors, there are many other reasons to take into account if you want to study in Spain being from Argentina.
Reasons to study in Spain from the perspective of an Argentine student
- Exceptional educational quality: Spain boasts a strong academic tradition and is home to numerous internationally renowned universities.
- Wide diversity of academic programs: Spain offers a varied range of academic programs. This gives Argentine students the freedom to choose the specialization that suits them best.
- Cultural and heritage wealth: Spain has a rich cultural heritage, with a large number of museums, historical sites and artistic manifestations.
- Gateway to Europe: the distances between European countries are very small. Spain gives you the opportunity to travel and explore other countries in an accessible way.
- Climatic and geographical diversity: from the warm Mediterranean beaches to the imposing mountains of the north, the variety of landscapes is enormous.
- Enriching international experience: Studying in Spain allows you to connect with people from all over the world. This will help you enjoy cultural diversity and create a global network of contacts.
- Promising job prospects: in Spain, the employability rate is very high for the majority of university graduates.
- World-renowned gastronomy: as in many LATAM countries, Spanish food is recognized throughout the planet. Students can enjoy a wide variety of dishes and culinary experiences.
- Vibrant university life: In Spain, university life is incredible, with a host of extracurricular activities, clubs and events.
The study process in Spain for a student coming from Latin America implies a series of requirements that Argentine students must assess. At the Luis Vives Study Center we are here to provide you with all the information you need.
Necessary requirements to study in Spain as an Argentine student
In general terms, it is required to have a qualification equivalent to the Spanish Baccalaureate. And, in many cases, pass a university entrance test known as UNED Selectivity: the PCE UNEDasiss Specific Competencies Tests. We explain the requirements to be able to study in Spain as an Argentine:
- Legalization of the Bachelor's degree in Argentina: to do this, you must manage the legalization of the Argentine Bachelor's degree. In addition, it must come with the corresponding Hague Apostille process in your country.
- Homologize the Argentine Baccalaureate degree with the Spanish Baccalaureate degree. This process involves presenting a copy of the original degree, as well as the grades of the last two years: 4th and 5th year of Bachelor's degree. In addition, a certified copy of the passport or identity document and the model 079 duly completed for university studies. Here You have explained, step by step, the requirements to validate the Baccalaureate degree in Spain.
- Application for UNEDasiss accreditation and registration in the Specific Competencies Tests (PCE). These tests take place in May and September and are widely recognized by Spanish universities to admit international students. You can prepare for these tests in both Argentina and Spain. From anywhere, you can always choose our training online o in-person or.
- Once the PCE UNEDasiss tests have been passed: UNED will issue the necessary accreditation for access to the university. Your university admission grade will be calculated based on the grades obtained in the PCE and those of your approved baccalaureate.
IMPORTANT! To present the PCE UNEDasiss tests, it is sufficient to have started the homologation process; It is not necessary to have received the definitive approval. You can estimate the grade of the approved Bachelor's degree from your original Bachelor's grade, because in Argentina and Spain the score is from 0 to 10. It is possible that with the homologation your grade will drop a little.
We leave you a real image of what your Baccalaureate will look like when it is approved for the Spanish Baccalaureate. We also leave you an image of the Hague Apostille, which verifies the authenticity of your Argentine Bachelor's degree.
Other aspects to take into account when studying in Spain
In addition to the requirements to study in Spain as an Argentine, you must consider other aspects:
- Study visa: to study in Spain, you must apply for a visa at the Spanish Consulate in Argentina. You must prove your enrollment in a teaching center, your financial capacity, the home you will have in Spain and the absence of a criminal record.
- Cost of living in Spain: you will have to calculate the expenses related to your trip and stay in Spain. This includes travel expenses, housing, living expenses, lifestyle and academic costs.
- Adaptation to the Spanish educational system: Argentina and Spain share similarities in their educational systems. But there are notable differences, such as the level of some subjects and the demands of the English exams. Preparing properly is essential for success.
You can look for support networks to help you undertake this adventure. You will surely find communities of Argentines in Spain or agents that facilitate the procedures and transition.
We help you with everything you need to study in Spain
At the Luis Vives Study Center, in addition to offering the preparation course for the PCE UNEDasiss, we provide advisory services such as:
- Assistance in applying for a study visa.
- Help with the procedures when arriving in Spain: housing, insurance, opening a bank account, contracting services, etc.
- Help to choose your UNEDasiss subjects.
- Assistance in the UNEDasiss accreditation application process.
- Information about universities in Madrid and throughout Spain, both public and private.
If you have already decided, it is important to start down this path as soon as possible. You can start preparing for the PCE UNEDasiss tests and count on our help during your journey and learning. Do not doubt contact us!
