Studying in Spain and obtaining an official European degree is a way to invest in a successful future. Also, if you chose CEU for your education, you will be choosing the greatest Spanish educational group with over 85 years of history, top international prestige and Alumnis among the most influential professionals. You will study in an international campus where you will enjoy a highly enriching academic and vital experience. At CEU Universities we believe in practical learning oriented to action, in educational innovation, research and concern for social impact. All this will turn your stay in Spain into the leap you need to achieve professional success.

1. Choose the best time: If you wish to study an undergraduate, a master or a postgraduate specialization course you shall take into account the best time between the degree and the beginning of your professional life. Studying and working at the same time is a very good way to gain experience to be able to face access to the labour market. At CEU we will explain the different options you have to join top companies during your stay.
2. Inform yourself about the requirements to study in Spain: Depending on your country of origin you will need different formalities. At CEU Universities you may receive the necessary guidance to face all necessary procedures.
3. Prepare your trip carefully: Gather all the necessary information to request access to CEU and once you have it, request all necessary visas and contact our Welcoming Service for International Students. You will be informed and helped to carry out the processes to obtain your medical insurance, open a bank account, obtain your phone card, etc.
4. Know the Spanish culture and customs: This way your adaptation will be easier although you will surely be helped by the multicultural environment of CEU campus. Also, either if you choose to study in Madrid, Barcelona or Valencia, you will find great cities with an open and international mindset. Still, we recommend you to check meal times, most common expressions, currency, etc. You will gain self-confidence and the rest you will find it day by day.
5. Know public transport: The price of tickets, how to get the monthly card, plans with bus, metro and train lines, how to move around Spain…All this will help you get a general idea to avoid being overwhelmed by so much information.
6. Plan the trips you intend to do: This way you will organize your time between academic obligations and cultural and social proposals. It is better if you do not leave these visits to the closest European capitals or most interesting places of the country for the end.
7. Watch bulletins and new: Having an idea on how is the actual situation of the place where you are going to study is always interesting, it will help you understand how things work and foresee situations.
8. Undergo a medical examination and have all necessary immunizations: Although Spain has a quality healthcare system and as CEU student you will also be covered by a private medical insurance, it is worth making sure that everything is ok.
9. Organize your personal economy: Try to calculate your budget for your stay and how much you will be spending in housing, transport, communications, sports, cultural and leisure activities, etc.
10. Have always an open mind: Studying abroad is such an experience that will test your capacity to adapt, your flexibility and autonomy. Having a positive attitude unprejudiced will help you.

If you are planning to study in Spain, bear in mind that it is a safe country where you will not need to take special measures to feel safer. Also, CEU Universities are committed to support our international students in anything they may need during their stay in our country. We are positive that your educational experience in Spain will be highly enriching and will give a boost to your professional career.