Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, will already be familiar to many Swansea students. With such a diverse landscape from the heights of the Sierra Nevada to its extensive coastline there is something to appeal to everyone. Gastronomic delights also await you and with Paella and Tapas being national dishes in Spain, you’re sure to never be hungry! Travel by plane from the UK is relatively straightforward, with many low-cost airlines offering flights from most UK destinations.
Swansea University is partnered with:
- Universidad de Alcalá de Henares
- Universidad de Deusto
- Universidad de Granada
- Universidad De Oviedo
- Universidad de Valladolid
- Universidad de Vigo
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICADE
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
- Universitat de Valencia
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: The academic year in Spain runs roughly from September to June/July. Exact dates will vary between universities.
VISA: You will need to apply for a study visa and you be required to provide financial evidence as part of the application. Your host university will provide you with more information about the process and more information can be found on the Spanish Government website. There can be significant delays so please do not leave this until the last minute as you cannot travel to Spain without it.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will be required to purchase mandatory health insurance for your time in Spain. You cannot use Swansea University's travel cover as a substitute for this. The cost of insurance will vary between universities.
