- EBAU / Selectividad:
EBAU (Evaluación de Bachillerato para el Acceso a la Universidad), commonly known as Selectividad, is the official university entrance examination in Spain. It assesses students’ academic knowledge to determine their eligibility and ranking for admission into public undergraduate degree programs, especially competitive fields like medicine or engineering.
- Empadronamiento (Municipal Registration):
Empadronamiento (or Padrón) is the mandatory official registration of your residential address with your local town hall (Ayuntamiento) in Spain. It is required for all residents, regardless of nationality, and is essential for accessing public services like healthcare, school enrollment, and various immigration procedures.
- Homologación / Equivalencia:
Homologación and Equivalencia are official administrative processes in Spain to recognize foreign academic degrees or diplomas. While often used interchangeably, they serve different legal purposes depending on whether you need to practice a specific regulated profession or simply prove your academic level.
- IPREM:
The Public Indicator of Multiple-Effect Income (IPREM) is an economic index used in Spain as a reference for the granting of public benefits, subsidies and, for many years now, for numerous immigration procedures.
- NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero):
The NIE is a personal, unique and exclusive number that is assigned to foreigners who, for economic, professional, or social reasons, are engaged in activities related to Spain and require identification in this country. International students receive this number for official purposes such as opening a bank account, signing rental agreements, and completing administrative processes.
- Proof of Financial Means:
To obtain a Spanish student visa, you must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover your stay. The minimum required amount is 100% of the monthly IPREM (currently approximately €600 per month of study). If family members accompany you, additional amounts are required (75% for the first, 50% for each additional).
- Student Visa (Visado de Estudios):
Non-EU citizens staying in Spain for over 90 days for studies, research, or volunteering must obtain a student visa. You should apply at your local Spanish consulate at least 1–3 months before your program begins. Essential requirements include proof of acceptance, financial means, and health insurance. This visa allows students to live in Spain for the duration of their studies.
- Seguro Médico (Health Insurance):
Seguro médico translates to health insurance in Spain. It refers to private, supplementary coverage that works alongside Spain’s universal public healthcare system (SNS). It provides faster access to specialists, shorter waiting times, and broader choices of private medical facilities and doctors.
- TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero):
A TIE Card, sometimes called a foreigner identity card, is a legal document that demonstrates the legal status of a foreigner resident in Spain for the duration of their stay. It is a residency card required for all foreign nationals who have a valid visa for a stay of six months or over in the country.
- UNEDasiss Accreditation: UNEDasiss is a service created for the management of students’ applications for enrolment at Spanish universities. Through UNEDasiss, international students can obtain an accreditation which will enable them to seek enrolment in undergraduate studies at Spanish universities. The UNEDasiss accreditation is a digital document that all Spanish universities can request through our website.
