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Pathways to Spanish Universities: Homologación and PCE for Bachelor's, Direct Entry for Master's
There are two ways in. With a bachelor's degree, you apply straight to master's programmes. With Class 12, a public university needs your certificate homologated and accredited, usually with PCE subject exams; a private university or a foundation year are the alternatives.
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Bachelor's degree Apply to master's directly 6–10 months before start
Class 12, good grades, Spanish B2 Homologación, UNEDasiss, PCE , public bachelor's12–18 months
Class 12, English only Private university bachelor's, or UC3M/UPF English bachelor's through PCE 9–15 months
Class 12, low grades or no Spanish Foundation year or a Spanish year firstOne extra year
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Common questions: Pathways to Spain Is a four-year Indian degree equal to a Spanish grado? For master's admission it is generally treated as equivalent. A three-year degree is assessed by each university.
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