University Pathway Programs
Prepare for Spanish university access
Accessing a university in Spain as an international student can be challenging. You may need to improve your Spanish level, prepare for university entry exams and understand the academic and administrative steps involved before applying to a Spanish university.
The Linguaschools University Pathway Programs are designed for international students who want to prepare for access to undergraduate studies in Spain. The programs combine an intensive Spanish course, preparation for the PCE university entry exams, cultural activities and guidance with practical steps such as student visa preparation, NIE/TIE information and, if needed, the university application process.
Linguaschools supports students throughout the process with academic guidance and practical administrative support. We help students improve their Spanish, prepare for the required entry exams and understand the steps involved in applying to Spanish universities. Admission requirements, exam results and university access depend on the student’s academic background, chosen degree, university requirements and official application procedures.
Students can choose between a full Year Pathway Program and a shorter Fast Track Pathway Program, depending on their Spanish level, available time and study goals.
General Spanish course
The general Spanish course is based on the intensive 20 with 4 Spanish lessons per day from Monday to Friday. The aim is to help students build the Spanish level needed before starting focused university entry exam preparation.
For many students, the recommended level before starting PCE exam preparation is around B1–B2, depending on the chosen subjects, academic goals and previous Spanish level.
If your student visa approval is delayed and you cannot arrive in Spain in time to start the program, you can switch temporarily to an online intensive course without any extra charge.
University entry exam preparation
In order to access a Bachelor’s degree at a university in Spain, most of the international students need to take the PCE exams, which are the equivalent of the PAU/EBAU/Selectividad exams (you can find the different terms explained here).
Generally, the PCE exams take place every year in May. The exam results, together with the grades on your secondary school certificate, will determine the probability to access the study of your choice.
PCE exams generally take place once a year, usually in May. Your exam results, together with your secondary school grades and the specific requirements of the degree and university, influence your chances of admission.
Before starting the university entry exam preparation, students have a private interview with one of our tutors. This helps us understand your academic goals and design a personal study plan based on your target degree, university options, current Spanish level and required subjects.
Official exam fees are not included unless specifically stated.
Year Pathway
Level: All levelsThis year-long program reduces the duration of the Spanish course and the EBAU/PCE preparation course. This means you will have to study more intensively outside the course hours.
Barcelona
Duration: 12 months
Start: September
Price: € 5950
Course curriculum (pdf)
For the University Pathway courses in Barcelona, we have teamed up with one of the most respected EBAU/PCE preparation academies in Barcelona. You start with an intensive Spanish course of 7 months at Linguaschools. This will give you a good base level to start with the EBAU/PCE preparation course.
After that you will take the full EBAU/PCE preparation program right up to the second exam in September. You will have the 4 compulsory subjects and 2 voluntary subjects (or more, if you would like) each morning, Monday to Friday.
IMPORTANT: Please mind that the students taking the EBAU/PCE test in May have preference over the students taking the exam in September. So take that into account when taking the Year Pathway course in Barcelona.
Granada
Duration: 12 months
Start: September
Price: € 5600
Course curriculum (pdf)
For the University Pathway courses in Granada, we collaborate with one of the best EBAU/PCE preparation academies in Granada. You start with an intensive Spanish course of 4 months at Linguaschools. This will give you the minimum level to start with the EBAU/PCE preparation course.
After that you will take the full EBAU/PCE preparation program right up to the exam in May. You prepare for the 4 compulsory subjects and 2 voluntary subjects (or more, if you would like) every morning, Monday to Friday.
In June and July you will have time for the application for the university of your choice and you will continue your Spanish with an intensive Spanish course at Linguaschools (total 160 hours) until the end of August, to fully prepare you for your first year at a Spanish university.
Valencia
Duration: 12 months
Start: August
Price: € 5660
Course curriculum (pdf)
The Spanish course will help you to achieve the right level to start the EBAU/PCE preparation course. Depending on your level of Spanish you either start in October with the EBAU/PCE preparation lessons or you continue with the Spanish lessons a little longer before starting EBAU/PCE preparation (not later than in January).
During the EBAU/PCE preparation course you will have the 4 compulsory subjects in ‘physical’ classes while the voluntary additional 2 subjects may be taught in online modules.
In June and July, the program includes the time to help you with the paperwork to apply to the University of your choice and you will receive specific preparation for your first year at a Spanish University.
الأسئلة المتكررة الأسئلة المتكررة
لا يحتاج الطلاب من جميع دول الاتحاد الأوروبي إلى تأشيرة لدراسة الإسبانية في إسبانيا.
يمكن للطلاب الحاصلين على جوازات سفر من عدة دول البقاء في إسبانيا لمدة تصل إلى ثلاثة أشهر بدون تأشيرة، يشمل ذلك مواطني الولايات المتحدة وكندا والبرازيل واليابان وكوريا. إذا كنت تخطط للدراسة لأكثر من ثلاثة أشهر، يجب الحصول على تأشيرة طالب (نوع D) قبل الوصول إلى إسبانيا.
يجب على الطلاب من دول أخرى الإتصال بأقرب سفارة أو قنصلية إسبانية للتحقق من متطلبات التأشيرة. يمكن لـ Linguaschools تقديم خطاب قبول رسمي لدعم الطلاب الذين يحتاجون إلى تأشيرة.
قبل إرسال خطاب القبول، نطلب دفع كامل قيمة البرنامج بما في ذلك الدورة ومكان الإقامة. نقدم خطاب القبول مجانًا. يمكننا إرسال نسخة رقمية عبر البريد الإلكتروني، والتي قد تكون كافية في بعض الحالات. إذا كنت بحاجة إلى الحصول على النسخة الأصلية عبر البريد العادي أو البريد السريع، سنقوم فقط بفرض تكلفة خدمة البريد.
يجب أن تخبرنا في أقرب وقت ممكن بإرسال نسخة من خطاب الرفض الرسمي عبر البريد الإلكتروني. في بعض الحالات قد نتمكن من استئناف القرار أو مساعدتك في الحصول على التأشيرة. في حالة رفض التأشيرة بشكل نهائي و اضطررت لإلغاء الحجز، ستسترد كامل المبلغ باستثناء رسوم إدارية. تحقق من الشروط والأحكام الخاصة بنا لمزيد من المعلومات.
Are you sure you need a student visa? Then the minimum course intensity is 20 lessons per week. All course which have 20 lessons per week or more are eligible for the student visa, however, the most chosen course is the Intensive 20 Spanish course or one of the University Pathway Programs.