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Introduction:

Located in southwestern Europe in the Iberian Peninsula, the Kingdom of Spain is a member country of the European Union. The country is bordered by Portugal on the west and France on the Northeast. It also shares borders with Gibraltar, Morocco, and Andorra. Spanish is the official language of Spain and is predominantly spoken here.

Education in Spain:

The Spanish university system offers degree and post-graduate programs in all fields, including law, sciences, humanities, and medicine. In addition, the superior technical schools in Spain also offer programs in architecture and engineering. The university system in Spain consists of 43 State universities, three private universities and four universities belonging to the Catholic Church. Spanish higher education has witnessed a massive increase in enrollment in the last 30 years, probably the largest in the developed world.

Culture of Spain:

The culture of Spain is mainly a European culture mixed with a variety of external influences. These influences include the pre-Roman cultures, such as the Celts and the Iberian cultures. In the areas of language and religion, the Ancient Romans have left a lasting legacy. The subsequent course of Spanish history has also added elements to the country’s cultural development. The Spanish lifestyle and culture differs tremendously from that of the other European countries.

Climate of Spain:

Spain has a varied climate, ranging from a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, in the coastal areas to a more continental climate in the central plateau. The vast central plateau, also known as the Meseta, has a continental climate that consists of hot, dry summers and cold winters. Rain generally falls in spring and autumn. The mountains surrounding the plateau have a higher rainfall and often experience heavy snowfalls in winter. Summers are hot in the interior and more moderate and cloudy along the coast; winters are cold in interior and partly cloudy and cool along the coast.

Advantages of Spain:

Thousands of new international students are now choosing Spain as their study abroad destination. One of the advantages of studying and living in Spain is the fact that the country has the fourth best health care system in the world. To improve the range of opportunities for international students and to meet their interests, Spanish universities and colleges have begun to introduce courses with international perspectives. English is the language of instruction for the first few semesters in these international courses.

Visa Procedures to Spain:

Student visa for Spain may not be required depending on the length of study and nationality of the student. Nationals of the following countries may not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days:

(a) EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and US;

(b) Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. Of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela. Those studying longer than 90 days may require a student visa.

Nationals of countries not appearing above may require a visa to enter Spain.

The following may be required:

• Completed application form
• 4 passport-size photos
• Valid passport (For a minimum of 180 days prior to your arrival in Spain)
• Return travel tickets or itinerary and proof of payment for tickets. Proof of purpose of visit.
• Evidence of sufficient funds for stay.
• Proof of attendance at educational institute
• Medical certificate from physician
• Police clearance certificates (for any countries of residence during the previous 5 years)