Study in Spain
Grado, master and doctorado in Spanish or in English, with a study authorisation that lets you work alongside your course inside a weekly limit.
While you study
Work allowed up to 30 hours a week
Why Spain
Why Algerian students choose Spain
A short flight, three study cycles that read the same way across Europe, and a study authorisation that does not shut work out.
Spanish or English
Public and private universities run degrees in both. Spanish-taught courses ask for proof of Spanish, set by each university.
Work alongside your course
A higher education study authorisation allows work that stays compatible with your studies, up to 30 hours a week.
A short flight and a shared coast
Direct flights from Algiers and Oran, and student cities well outside Madrid and Barcelona if you want a quieter first year.
Grado, master, doctorado
The three cycles follow the European structure, so your credits and your degree read the same way across the EU.
Programs and pathways
How you can study in Spain
Three study routes. The residency, status and company questions that often come with them live on our Spain immigration page.
Undergraduate
Grado
Undergraduate degrees at public and private universities, with the access route for a foreign qualification settled before you apply.
- Access route checked for an Algerian baccalaureate
- University entrance tests where the faculty sets one
- Proof of Spanish for Spanish-taught degrees
Graduate
Master and doctorado
Official master's programs and doctoral study, with admission decided by the university and, for a doctorate, by the research group.
- Official master's and university-specific master's separated before you apply
- Doctoral admission runs through a supervisor and the doctoral school
- Diploma recognition prepared where the university asks for it
Language of instruction
Programs in Spanish or in English
We filter programs by the language your file can support, then plan the certificate the university accepts.
- English-taught master's programs in business, engineering and health
- DELE or a university test for Spanish-taught courses
- Language preparation scheduled before the application window
Your journey
From Algeria to a Spanish campus
Spanish universities each run their own calendar, so the plan is built per university rather than per country.
- 01
Shortlist and access route
We match your diploma to the access route each faculty accepts, and name the programs you can realistically enter.
- 02
Recognition and language
Diploma recognition where it is required, and the Spanish or English certificate your programs ask for.
- 03
Application and admission
Applications on each university's calendar, entrance tests where they exist, and the admission letter the visa file needs.
- 04
Visa and residence card
The study visa file for the consulate, then the residence card formalities in Spain once you arrive.
Common questions about studying in Spain
How long does a Spain student visa take?
Processing times vary by season and application volume, and the routes open to Algerian students change periodically. We confirm the current timeline and fastest eligible route for Spain at the start, and applying early with a complete file gives the smoothest decision.
Can I work while studying in Spain?
In most cases eligible full-time students can work part-time during studies and full-time during scheduled breaks. The exact rules and hour limits are set by Spain and change periodically, so we confirm the current allowance for your situation.
Can I stay and work in Spain after I graduate?
Many graduates of eligible institutions can apply for a post-study work permit, which builds local work experience and, for some, a path toward residence. Eligibility depends on your program and school, which we check before you enroll.
How much money do I need to study in Spain?
You cover tuition plus living costs and prove sufficient funds for your stay. The minimum amount and accepted documents are set by Spain and updated periodically, so we give you the current figure and the exact paperwork a visa officer accepts.
Which language test do I need for Spain?
Most institutions accept recognized tests, and many now accept the Duolingo English Test alongside IELTS and TOEFL; required scores vary by program. We match the test and target score to your shortlist and help you prepare.
Can Fennec360 handle my Spain application?
Yes, end to end: shortlisting programs, admissions, the student visa application, proof of funds, and pre-departure, with one team from your first call to your arrival in Spain.
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The documents this application asks for
Three free tools on our CV site. Start with the CV, add the rest when your file needs them.
Build a CV that fits a university application
The format they expect for this destination, filled in by you, downloaded as a PDF.
Build my CVRead the guide first
What this destination expects from a CV, step by step, before you build it.
Read itCover letter
Written from the CV you just built, pointed at the posting.
Write itVisa documents
Proof of funds, accommodation, and the guarantor letter.
Draft them
No account for the CV. The letter and the visa papers ask for an email once.
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