For many years now, young Venezuelans have chosen Spain as a destination for their higher education, whether to obtain a university degree or pursue a higher degree training cycle. And this is not just limited to Venezuelans! Every year, Spain welcomes students from many LATAM countries with open arms. Spain is presented as a land of academic and professional opportunities for those brave people who wish to cross the ocean and undertake an international educational experience. We have the same 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 Venezuela.
Reasons to study in Spain from the perspective of a Venezuelan student
- Educational quality exceptional: Spain boasts a solid academic tradition. It houses numerous universities of international prestige, guaranteeing a first-class education.
- Wide diversity of programs Academics: Spain offers a varied range of academic programs in various disciplines. This offers Venezuelan students the freedom to choose the specialization they are most passionate about.
- Cultural and heritage wealth: Spain has a rich cultural heritage. It has numerous museums, historical sites and artistic manifestations that will enrich your living and learning experience.
- Gateway to Europe: the distances between European countries are minimal. 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. Spain offers a varied geography that meets a wide range of climate preferences and lifestyles.
- Enriching international experience: Studying in Spain allows you to connect with people from all over the world. This encourages cultural diversity and the creation of a global network of contacts.
- Promising job prospects: Many students choose to stay in Spain after graduating. Our country offers a high employability rate for the majority of university graduates.
- World-renowned gastronomy: Like Venezuelan food, Spanish food is recognized throughout the world. Students can enjoy a wide variety of dishes and culinary experiences.
- Vibrant university life: In Spain, university life is vibrant, with a wide variety of extracurricular activities, clubs and events that complement the student experience.
Steps and documentation necessary to study in Spain as a Venezuelan student
Like any foreign student who aspires to study in Spain, if you want to study in Spain being from Venezuela you must meet requirements to be admitted to a Spanish university. It is required to have a qualification equivalent to the Spanish Baccalaureate and, normally, pass a university entrance test known as UNED Selectivity: the UNEDasiss Specific Competencies Tests.
- Legalization of the Baccalaureate degree in Venezuela: To do this, you must manage the legalization of the Venezuelan Baccalaureate degree, along with the corresponding process of the Hague Apostille.
- Homologate the Venezuelan Baccalaureate degree to the Spanish Baccalaureate degree: This process involves presenting a certified copy of the original degree, as well as the grades of the last two years: 4th and 5th year of Baccalaureate. In addition, a certified copy of the passport or identity document and the model 079 duly completed. Here You have the detailed approval process, step by step.
- Application for UNEDasiss accreditation and registration in the Specific Skills 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 Venezuela and Spain. From anywhere, you can always choose our training online o in-person.
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 your Baccalaureate grades.
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 homologated Baccalaureate grade by dividing your Venezuelan Baccalaureate grade by two. In Venezuela it is scored from 0 to 20, while in Spain it 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 Venezuelan Baccalaureate should look like, the certificate of qualifications and what your certificate will be like when it is approved for the Spanish Baccalaureate.
Other aspects to take into account when studying in Spain if you are from Venezuela
- study visa: To study in Spain, you must apply for a visa at the Spanish Consulate in Venezuela, proving your enrollment in a teaching center, your economic capacity, the housing you will have in Spain and the absence of a criminal record.
- Cost of living in Spain: you must calculate the expenses related to your trip and stay in Spain, including travel expenses, housing, maintenance, lifestyle and academic costs.
- Adaptation to the Spanish educational system: Although Venezuela and Spain share similarities in their educational systems, there are notable differences, such as the level of some subjects, especially Sciences. Preparing properly is essential for success.
You can look for support networks to help you undertake this adventure, such as communities of Venezuelans in Spain or agents who facilitate the procedures and transition.
We help you with everything you need to study in Spain being from Venezuela
At the Luis Vives Study Center, in addition to offering the preparation course for the PCE UNEDasiss Specific Competencies Tests, we provide administrative, legal and academic 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, and you can start preparing for the PCE UNEDasiss tests and count on our help during your journey and learning. Do not doubt contact us!
Hello, excuse me, how can I know which subjects to take for the PCE tests? At the moment I am studying the second of three years, of my last year of Venezuelan high school, and I am trying to obtain information to be able to pursue an engineering degree in systems at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. What I have managed to read, explains, having to present 4 evaluations when being in the community of Madrid, and that the mandatory subjects being science and technology are: mathematics and CSS mathematics, but I am not sure which others I should take. Just as I am also behind the technical details of your extensive in-person course. Location, Hours, price, among other issues.
Hello Rafael:
Indeed, for the universities of the Community of Madrid, you have to take 4 exams, which in the case of the Systems Engineering degree at the Polytechnic University, would be the following:
– One to choose between Spanish Language and Literature, English, History of Spain or History of Philosophy. (core subject)
– Mathematics II, Technical Drawing and Physics (subjects in the Engineering and Architecture modality).
En this page, you can consult all the information about our extensive in-person course. Keep in mind that the information is relative to this year's course. Looking ahead to the upcoming course, course times, prices and dates may vary.
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Hello, I want to study nursing and I don't know which subjects I should take, nor the content of each subject.
I would like to have your support.
Best regards.
Hello Anyelena:
To study nursing, at the universities of the Community of Madrid, you will have to present 4 subjects, which are the following:
– One to choose between Spanish Language and Literature, English, History of Spain or History of Philosophy as a general core subject.
– Mathematics II, Chemistry and Biology as modality subjects.
If you want to study in a different Autonomous Community, we recommend that you consult with the university, since access requirements vary in the different Autonomous Communities of Spain.
Regarding the contents of the subjects, you can consult the different teaching guides in the UNEDasiss page.
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Good morning. I want to study psychology. I want to take the online course to prepare for the test. What subject should I take?
Hello Luis:
To study Psychology, at the Universities of the Community of Madrid, you have to prepare 4 subjects:
– One to choose between Spanish Language and Literature, English, History of Spain or History of Philosophy as a general core subject.
– Mathematics II as a core modality subject.
– Biology and Chemistry as specific subjects.
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Good morning, I want to study visual arts in Barcelona, what test should I take and what subjects. Thank you
Hello Luciana:
For the degree in Dance and Visual Arts, which is the most similar to the one you tell us is taught in the universities of the Community of Madrid, you would have to prepare 4 subjects, which would be the following:
– One to choose between Spanish Language and Literature, English, History of Spain or History of Philosophy as a general core subject.
– Fundamentals of Art as a core modality.
– Two to choose from Design, History of Philosophy or History of Art.
However, and given that you want to study in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, we recommend that you contact the universities directly for confirmation, since access requirements vary between the different Autonomous Communities of Spain.
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Hello, I am a Psychologist graduated in Venezuela, in my case should I also take the Pce test to validate the Baccalaureate degree? Or in that case the process would be different? Do you have information for the validation of my university degree?
Hello Andrea:
To have your university degree homologated, you must go directly to the Spanish Ministry of Education so that they can tell you what steps to follow. The PCE tests are for students who want to enter university, but in your case, having already obtained the degree, it is not necessary for you to take them.
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Hello, I want to homologate my Venezuelan high school degree, I have a degree and grades from 4-5 years apostilled, but I needed to apostill those from 1 to 3rd year. Can I approve only with those of 4-5? Or should I apostille the others too? thank you
Hello Alejandro:
For any questions regarding approval, it is best to contact the Spanish Ministry of Education directly, which is the competent body in this matter.
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Hello, how can I specialize in veterinary medicine?
Hi Carlos:
To specialize in Veterinary Medicine you have to study the Veterinary degree at any of the Spanish universities.
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Hello! I have a question: How would the process be when you have a TSU degree in nursing to be able to study for a bachelor's degree there? Do you have to revalidate it because of the curriculum in Venezuela in relation to Spain? Or do you have to start the degree from scratch there?
Hello Maria:
In order to gain access to university and study for a degree, you must take the corresponding entrance exams and register to start your degree from the beginning. Once you have registered, you can try to validate the studies you have carried out in Venezuela with the university in which you have enrolled, providing them with the documentation they require for this.
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Good morning. I'd like to study physical activity and sports science in Granada. What test should I take and what subjects? Thank you.
Hello, Manuel:
If your high school diploma is not Spanish, to gain admission to a Spanish university, you must take the PCE exams organized by the UNED (National University of Granada). To gain admission to the Physical Activity and Sports Sciences program at the University of Granada, the subjects you will need to take are the following:
– Spanish, English and one of your choices between History of Spain or History of Philosophy
– One to choose from General Sciences, Mathematics II or Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
– Two to choose from: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business and Business Model Design, or Geography of Spain.
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Good morning! To study medicine, what exam would I have to take and what subjects would I need to take? Thank you.
Good morning:
If you have a foreign baccalaureate degree, you must take the PCE exams. If you wish to study medicine, the subject structure for admission to public universities in the Community of Madrid is as follows:
– One to choose from: Spanish Language, English, History of Spain, or History of Philosophy.
– Mathematics II, Biology and Chemistry.
If you wish to apply to a university in another Autonomous Community, we recommend that you inquire directly with the university, as the number of subjects you will be required to take exams may vary across the Autonomous Communities of Spain.
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