Universidad del País Vasco
Bilbao, Spain
Undergraduate strengths: Engineering, Sciences, Humanities. Taught primarily in Spanish/Basque.
Is Universidad del País Vasco right for you?
Best for students who
- want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
- prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
- enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Bilbao
- need study abroad to stay genuinely affordable
- want to live and study in Spanish/Basque
- are set on Engineering, Sciences, Humanities
Maybe not for you if you
- are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
- prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
- only want to study fully in English
- want a subject well outside Engineering or Sciences
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Undergraduate courses
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Undergraduate entry requirements
EBAU; B2 Spanish/Basque.
Entry requirements last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).
- Bachillerato / EBAU (Spain) — Spanish school-leaving certificate plus EBAU university entrance exam, scored out of 14.
- DELE (Spanish) — Official Spanish language certificate (A1-C2). B2 = upper-intermediate.
Costs (per year)
- Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €1,500 – €4,500
- Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €1,000–€2,500
- Living: €10,000 – €14,000
Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate) — always confirm on the official site.
Top employers & salary
Salary data last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).
Typical graduate salary: €24,000–€40,000/yr
Housing & city
Student wellbeing
Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.
Clubs & activities
Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.
Around campus & Bilbao
Useful links
Visa — Spain
Student visa (Visado de estudios)
Required for non-EU students studying over 90 days. Apply at the Spanish consulate in your home country.
- University admission letter
- Proof of funds (~€600/month, ~€7,200/yr)
- Private health insurance with full coverage
- Criminal record check
- Medical certificate
- Visa application form + passport photos
Closest airports
- SiteBIO · Bilbao~12 km from Bilbao
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