FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose the right organisation to plan a study project in Spain?
The services offered by a study abroad organisation can be of two types. The first involves helping students gain admission by assisting them in filling out application forms, telling them what documents they need to collect and sending them to one or more universities on their behalf. The second, on the other hand, provides students with counselling based on their profile, their level, their goals and their means, so that they can choose a university that is truly suitable for them. Since our creation, we have chosen the second option. Our conviction is that the objective of a student wishing to study in Spain should not be to be admitted to a university, but rather to train to succeed in studies in Spain. This is the goal of our daily work, alongside students and their families.
In which studies can you help me?
FEEduc can help you find customised orientation solutions, in whatever field you want to study. Whether you want to study Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Business, International Relations, a Master’s degree…
Do you specialise in a particular field?
FEEduc is the specialist in higher education in Spain, whether it is a public or private university.
Whatever your field of study, we will make proposals according to your needs and profile: architecture, art, business, engineering studies, sports and even master’s degrees. We have chosen to work only with the best.
Why do I need to pay for FEEDUC membership?
When FEEDUC was founded about 10 years ago, membership was completely free. However, we met students who asked us to work on their study project in Spain and who, after a few months of work, when we delivered the results of the survey, said ‘Oh no, I changed my mind, I’m going somewhere else’. So, at some point, we realised that it was a problem to spend time on this type of enquiries when other students would certainly need our help, but we could not help them due to lack of time. For this reason, the membership fee of EUR 95 allows us to work only with the most motivated students. This is essential, as it gives us enough time to take care of everyone.
How do you choose your Spanish partner universities?
We choose Spanish universities solely on the basis of the quality of their teaching. This is fundamental and includes the teaching staff, the programmes, the facilities and the number of internship hours. At the end of the day, this is the one and only question we ask ourselves. Our founder, Nathalie Sanchez, has a son studying physiotherapy in Spain. The question she always asks herself is: would I enrol my son in this university? If the answer is no, she will not suggest another student to enrol there. This is the fundamental value of France Espagne Éducation. It is a question of ethics. We cannot tell a student ‘go ahead, enrol’ when we ourselves would not send our children there. This is fundamental. After that, we respect each student’s choice, the choices that can be made individually by a family, of course. But FEEDUC, as an organisation, cannot recommend a university if we ourselves would not use it. This is the foundation and basis of our values.
The individual interview: what is it for?
We organise an individual interview with each student registered on the FEEDUC website. This individual meeting allows us to work specifically on each student’s project. It is during this meeting that we obtain the necessary information to understand the student’s project and its constraints, and to study their application. This information will allow us to give them personalised advice on the options available for their studies and the efforts they must make to prepare for their chosen studies or for a specific university.
What budget do I need to study in Spain?
FEEduc membership – for only 95 euros – gives you access to our personalised advice and all the information and documents on the site in restricted access. This includes advice on private universities.
However, for those who wish, we can also provide assistance in entering public universities in Spain.
Tuition fees vary depending on their public or private status and the courses and programmes chosen, from a few hundred euros (public universities) to several thousand euros for the most expensive courses at private universities.
Added to this are the daily expenses (accommodation, recreational activities, etc.).
How do I apply for a Credencial to study in Spain? Will I have to follow many other administrative procedures?
FEEduc will help you apply for the Credencial, the approval of your high school diploma. In addition, we will recommend competent service providers who can help you with the formalities that you will have to complete in Spain (residence permit, opening a bank account, accommodation, etc.). We can also advise you on the steps to take if you want to return to work in your own country after your studies in Spain.
When is it best to enrol in a private university in Spain?
The admission process to private universities in Spain generally opens in late December or early January. Before these dates, the commercial departments of some universities may collect applications and keep them. But in reality, administrative admission processes are rarely ready to process them before mid-January.
Is it therefore advisable to apply to private universities in Spain from late December/early January?
Absolutely not. Courses in dentistry, economics, physiotherapy, architecture or veterinary medicine are selective. Therefore, the ‘first come, first served’ principle does not apply. A student who enrols early, for example without having the prerequisites in Spanish, will receive an answer straight away, but it will be negative. Therefore, one must first prepare, sometimes get to the right level of Spanish, and then apply. Once you have met all the prerequisites required by the university, you can apply for admission
What does early enrolment mean if your application meets the university’s expectations?
Admission to a private university in Spain, regardless of the time of year, will have consequences, especially financial ones, that you need to be aware of and take responsibility for. If a student is accepted, he or she will have to reserve a place within a very short period of time, often only a few days at most. The cost of reserving a place can be around EUR 4,000 at some universities. If a place is not booked by the deadline set by the university, it is lost forever. Therefore, students should never send in an application before they are ready to invest the necessary sum to reserve their spot. Moreover, it is good to know that the cost of reserving a place is never refunded by the university, whatever the reason.
Is there a maximum deadline for enrolling in a private university in Spain?
Some universities have fixed dates; you should therefore be careful and respect them. Most private universities do not have a maximum date. As long as there are places available, all students who fulfil the prerequisites can be admitted. It is a good idea to set a date around April if necessary, but in some courses such as architecture, physiotherapy, economics, veterinary medicine, engineering or even dentistry, it is generally still possible to apply and be admitted at least until the end of June.
Will my Spanish qualification be recognised?
As soon as a European State issues an official diploma, it is recognised academically and professionally in the other signatory states of the Treaty on European Union, according to the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) principle.
What language will my classes be in?
Most of the lessons will be in Spanish. It is essential that you have a good level of Spanish (minimum B1). We will recommend competent partners who will help you reach this level by offering courses adapted to your needs.
Why do you not offer assistance for other countries?
We are able to fill in and send admission forms for students to many destinations, but we cannot give good advice on multiple destinations. If you intend to study abroad, you need to keep up to date: there are many aspects to know and you need to be an expert to be effective. Our experience is in Spain and our aim is to do quality work. Focus on what you can do and do it well, that’s what they say!
What level of Spanish do I need to study in Spain?
Depending on the course and university, a B1 or B2 level is generally required for admission to a university in Spain.
Is it possible to do a Master’s degree in Spain?
Access to a Master’s degree in Spain depends on whether the degree awarded is official or not. For more information on access to Master’s degrees in Spain, please consult our page by clicking HERE.
Are your partnerships influenced by commissions?
The partners for which France Espagne Education receives a commission are only the language schools in Spain. This is a principle of language schools in Spain: when you enter, they tell you: how much do you want? We have adopted this principle for language schools in Spain, but since we are not necessarily looking for this kind of income, we have made a selection of language schools and only offer language schools with a human approach.
We have avoided signing agreements with those language schools that are always quick to get you to sign a contract and have sales people who call you back quickly. We realised that in these schools there was no real contact with the teachers, no real effectiveness in learning Spanish, often because the kids stay with people who speak their language instead of speaking Spanish. It is true that we take a commission on these schools, but we have selected only those that we consider effective for the students. All other partnerships are completely commission-free. All our partners can confirm this. However, we strongly encourage them to apply discounts, reductions or offer financial advantages to our students. The fact that we do not charge commissions gives us enormous freedom with regard to these partners. If they no longer do their job, we simply remove them from our site and look for another quality partnership to offer our students.
FEEDUC’s tips for enrolling at university in Spain
Tip No.1: Choose your studies carefully. Studying in Spain means choosing your studies carefully. Going to study in Spain means going there to train yourself and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to exercise a future profession. Therefore, before studying in Spain, you need to know what job you want to do once you have finished your studies.
Tip No. 2: Habla en español! In Spain it is possible to study in English, especially in business schools, but the only language you need to master 100% is Spanish. This applies to everyday life, both inside and outside the university. And this also applies to accessing the various internships, especially in health courses, such as dentistry or physiotherapy. Because patients speak Spanish! And to understand and treat patients safely, a very good level of Spanish is necessary.
Tip No. 3: Get help from a competent organisation. Being accompanied by a competent organisation will save you time and give you relevant and personalised advice. Beware, as in all sectors, the quality of professionals varies greatly.
Tip No. 4: Work on your own project. There is no point in applying everywhere: you need to gather all the information you can, analyse the prerequisites of the different universities and compare them with your own profile. This will allow you to apply where you are eligible.
Tip No. 5: Go and see for yourself. Whether in person or online, universities and some organisations will organise open days. It is essential to speak directly with the students present.
Tip No.6: Keep calm. Some people, particularly the commercial departments of some private universities, say that you need to apply quickly in December or January to be sure of getting a spot, otherwise places will run out. In reality, in Spain there are places available in January, February, March, April, often even May, June and sometimes even July. You should not give in to pressure, so that you keep your free will and make the right decision for yourself and your future.
Tip No. 7: Be 120% motivated. Going to live in Spain is not like going on holiday in Spain. Students have to learn as much in Spain as in other countries to be competent in their future profession, and they will have to leave their family and friends behind for several months. Motivation is what gives them the energy they need to succeed in their project.
Tip No. 8: Commit to your project. It is not your mum, dad or anyone else who will study in Spain for you. A student who commits to his or her project is a student who plans ahead and prepares for success in his or her studies in Spain.
Tip No. 9: Think well before making any decision. Postponing a project will always have more positive consequences than committing yourself without being convinced that studying in Spain is the right solution for you. Committing to study in Spain also means spending money, sometimes very large sums of money.
Tip No 10: Read your e-mails carefully. E-mail is now a legal means of communication. Important information about your study project in Spain cannot be found on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok. Losing an email can mean losing a study place in Spain.