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Cost of Studying in Spain: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Spain is 3,156 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,836 USD and 3,156 USD. These figures are computed from 2,390 programs at 18 universities in Spain listed on Global Admissions; 15% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Spain by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
Why the numbers look this way: Spanish public universities price per credit, which usually works out to €1,000–3,500 a year for international students.
Cheapest degree programs in Spain
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Spain right now — each links to the live program.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Spain?
Yes — 368 of the 2,390 degree programs in Spain on Global Admissions (15%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Spain accept international students?
18 universities in Spain list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 31, 2026.
Is Spain affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Spain charge 1,836 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 296 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
Thinking seriously about Spain?
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 2,390 degree programs that18 universities in Spain list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 31, 2026".