The United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland are the favorite destinations for Spaniards to study abroad
Entry requirements, accommodation, daily living costs and obtaining a visa are some of the main hurdles Spanish students face when studying in the UK.
This is reflected in a survey conducted by the British Council of 1,700 students aged between 16 and 34 from France, Germany, Poland, Greece, Italy and Spain, who are considering studying in English at universities or higher education institutions abroad in the next few years. (Especially in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom).
In the 2021-22 academic year, a total of 10,330 Spaniards chose the UK as their university destination, making Spain the third largest source of students in the EU, according to data provided by the British university. HESA statistics agency.
The survey, conducted by the consulting company Kobe Calo, analyzes, among other issues, the change in students’ perception of the European Union in the post-pandemic context.
Thus, one in four Spanish students surveyed identify the UK as their first choice of destination to study abroad. This is a number that remains stable compared to last year and puts this country in second place in the ranking of favorite destinations for Spanish students. The United States came in first place and Ireland in third place, according to the poll.
The study also examines the main motivations and barriers facing young people to undertake international studies. Among the incentives for studying in the UK, participants cited the high quality of teaching and academic research, the wide range of courses (tailored to students’ interests) and the value for money of studying in the country, in terms of employability and professionalism. progress.
In terms of hurdles, in terms of UK admission requirements, the British Council provides a step-by-step description of how to apply for a place at a university in the country and a full guide to help students choose the course that suits them. To your requirements and tastes.
Regarding costs, the Foundation offers information on fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as a scholarship search engine featuring more than 3,000 scholarships and discounts for students from all over the world; Regarding visas, it removes doubts about how to obtain a student visa for courses longer than six months and explains other types of visas available and ways to live and work in the UK once studies have been completed.
The British Council offers a program of live online information sessions for students, advisors and teachers. The webinars are specifically designed to meet the needs of students from the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
In addition to these resources, the British Council and the University of Newcastle have launched a free online course (MOOC) to help international students look after their emotional well-being and deal with the potential pressures and strains that can arise from living abroad to study.
The application period to pursue university studies in the United Kingdom next year ends on January 31. That’s why British Education Fairs organized by the British Council return this week. They will do so between October 24 and 27 in Valencia, Madrid and Malaga.
In collaboration with the British Embassy, these free forums give secondary school students, their families and schools the opportunity to talk to representatives from over 40 UK universities, ask questions, plan and choose their degrees. Information and booking of places for these meetings are available on the British Council website.
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