Admission / Application Process

The international admissions department welcomes qualified students of all backgrounds, nationalities and religions and does not discriminate during the admission process. Applications are accepted from students around the world, aiming to create a culturally highly diverse student body.

Deadlines

Students may send in their application all year round. There is no specific deadline to apply as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please allow some time for your application to be reviewed and to receive an acceptance confirmation

Students who need a student visa are advised to apply no later than approximately 1 to 3 months before the preferred starting date. In case the student visa is delayed, students can postpone their studies until the next available starting date.

Step-by-step guide

 

Non-European Students

European Students (EU/EEA)

Step 1

Send all required application documents to the Admissions Department.

Send all required application documents to the Admissions Department.

Step 2

After review and approval, you will receive your conditional acceptance documents.

After review and approval, you will receive your official acceptance documents.

Step 3

Pay the requested tuition fees to confirm your acceptance.

Pay the requested tuition fees to confirm your acceptance.

Step 4

After confirmation, you will receive your official acceptance documents needed to apply for a student visa.

Start your studies.

Step 5

Comply with the student visa guidelines and apply for a student visa with the Spanish Embassy or Consulate closest to you.

 

Step 6

Start your studies.

 

Required application documents

  • Application form
  • Application fee, non-refundable
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of your valid passport or identity card
  • Copies of all relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates and transcripts
  • Letter of motivation stating your career objectives and program expectations
  • Passport-size photograph

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Our Admissions Department reserves the right to request additional documentation and information from applying students, including but not limited to certified/notarized copies of any document submitted, letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources, and a certificate of good conduct from your local city hall or police station.

Payments

All application fees must be paid directly to the school by bank transfer or by credit card using PayPal. Please mention your name on the transfer when making payments.

  • Bank transfer

Bank name:

Credit Suisse

Bank address:

Bahnhofstrasse 17, 6301 Zug, Switzerland

Account holder:

Global Education Corporation

IBAN:

CH07 0483 5179 2616 9100 1

BIC:

CRESCHZZ80A

PayPal / credit card

Application fee

Proof of proficiency in the English language

  • English as a native language
  • English as the language of instruction during previous studies
  • Advanced English language courses during previous studies
  • Advanced English language school certificate
  • English test scores such as IELTS, TOEFL or other (see table below)
  • Personal interview
  TOEFL IBT TOEFL CBT TOEFL PBT IELTS CEFRL English Test
English lessons
optional
79 or higher 213 or higher 550 or higher 6.0 or higher C1 or higher C1 or higher
English lessons recommended 65 to 78 183 to 210 513 to 547 5.5 B2 60% to 79%
English lessons mandatory 64 or lower 180 or lower 510 or lower 5.0 or lower B1 or lower 59% or lower

Remarks

  • Students applying for customized programs or language programs do not need to submit letters of recommendation. Students applying for language programs also do not need to submit copies of all relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates and transcripts earned to date.
  • Students applying for graduate programs do not need to submit test scores from standardized tests such as GMAT and GRE. Students may submit test scores as an additional reference.
  • Students are highly recommended to apply for health insurance for the duration of their stay abroad. Non-European students will need to provide a health insurance coverage certificate when applying for a student visa.

Institution codes

  • TOEFL: 8652
  • GMAT: 7054
  • GRE: 3850

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