Seven cities, seven vibes: find the one that fits the way you want to live.
Spain does not feel the same everywhere: a large capital, a mid-sized city open to the sea or an island setting are three different rhythms. Even before choosing your program, you choose the setting for your next few years.
Our partner universities are present in seven cities, from Madrid to the Canary Islands. For each one, here is what matters day to day: the climate, the size of the city, the cost of living, the atmosphere and the university that would welcome you.
A glimpse of daily life in each, to help you picture yourself there.
Spain's capital, huge and lively around the clock: museums, concerts, student neighborhoods and a transport network that never stops. The cost of living is the highest in our network, but it is also where internships and career opportunities are most plentiful. UEM welcomes you on a full campus.
On the Costa del Sol, Málaga combines mild weather all year round, city beaches and a fast-growing tech scene. It is a mid-sized city with a relaxed atmosphere, more affordable than the capital, where much of life happens outdoors. UE has a dynamic campus there.
On the Cantabrian coast, Gijón is a maritime city in northern Spain: lively and human-scale, with a bustling seafront, long urban beaches and a strong Asturian identity. Its oceanic climate is mild and the cost of living remains affordable. Gijón will host the new UEA campus.
Spain's third city, Valencia opens onto the Mediterranean with urban beaches, the City of Arts and Sciences and a well-established cycling culture. Student life is lively and the cost of living remains reasonable for a large city. UEV has its campus there.
Smaller and set on the Mediterranean, Alicante offers excellent sunshine, a pleasant seafront promenade and a calm atmosphere. The cost of living is gentle, ideal for focusing on your studies without giving up the sea. UEV welcomes its students there.
In south-eastern Spain, Murcia is a human-scale city known for its very mild climate, lively historic center and its cuisine. The region's beaches are a short distance away and the cost of living is among the most affordable. UCAM is based there.
The Canary Islands, off the coast of Morocco, offer permanent spring: ocean, beaches and volcanic landscapes. Life moves at a slower pace and the cost of living is moderate, though you need a flight to reach the mainland. UEC has its campus there.
Sunshine is often the first argument: in most of these cities you get more than 2,500 hours of sun a year, with mild winters and terraces busy for much of the year.
As for the budget, Spain remains broadly cheaper than France for housing, food and transport, even if Madrid and the largest cities push prices up.
Social life revolves a lot around the table: the midday menu del día, evening tapas, neighborhood markets. It is also a simple way to meet people and practise the language every day.
And for travelling, the geography is generous: affordable trains and flights easily connect the cities, and both the sea and the mountains are often less than an hour away.