Dear friends who want to study abroad in Spain, are you worried about what items to prepare? Next, I will give you a detailed introduction to the items you need to prepare for studying in Spain. I hope it can help you.

Things to prepare when going to study in Spain

1. Documents: ID card (may be required when returning to your country), passport and passport copy, documents related to studying abroad (including admission notice , notarized certificate of graduation certificate, notarized degree certificate, notarized transcript and other materials used for applying to the school can be brought over in case of emergency), about 10 one-inch and two-inch photos with white background.

2. Daily necessities: clothes (you don’t need too many, fast fashion stores such as Zara and HM in Spain are all over the streets, and there are several discount seasons every year), some commonly used medicines, such as cold medicine, Stomach medicine, band-aids, etc. If you want to bring bedding, it is recommended to bring sheets and quilt covers. The quilt is too thick, and if you rent a house here, some landlords will provide quilts. You can also go to IKEA to buy, glasses (glasses in Spain) May be more expensive).

3. Electronic equipment: data cables (you can prepare a few more), headphones, power banks, laptops, 2-3 conversion plugs, and power strips.

4. Cosmetics: sunscreen, there are more European and American brands here, and the prices are cheaper than in China, so you can come here to buy them - there are relatively few Japanese and Korean brands, so it is recommended to bring some.

5. Food: There are many Chinese Super Leagues in Spain. Basically, you can buy everything you want to eat. Common domestic condiments are also relatively complete, so you don’t need to bring a lot of food. You can bring some more authentic or special condiments, which are harder to find.

6. Cash and bank cards: Due to some reasons of the current Spanish policy, the requirements for applying for a bank card in Spain are much more complicated than before, and the difficulty has also increased. At the same time, Spanish banks are not very efficient. Even if you successfully apply, it may take a month to get the bank card. Therefore, we recommend that you bring at least one domestic bank card with you in case of emergency. And if you only come to Spain for a year or so and have no need to extend your residence, you do not need to apply for a Spanish bank card. A domestic bank card is enough.

There are two types of domestic bank cards that can be used in Spain: credit cards and debit cards. We recommend that you bring one of each type of bank card, a credit card for swiping purchases and a debit card for cash withdrawals. Because the fees for withdrawing money with credit cards are high, there are not many occasions where debit cards can be swiped for consumption, and consumption cannot be made online. You can consult in detail with domestic banks to apply for this kind of bank card that can be used overseas. As for cash, you don’t need to bring too much cash, it’s not safe and convenient. Besides, if you bring a domestic bank card, you can withdraw money when you come. So I recommend 1,000 to 3,000 euros.

7. Domestic mobile phone card: This is also recommended for every student. Because we may have registered some websites with domestic mobile phone numbers, we need to receive SMS verification codes. At this time, it will be very inconvenient if you do not have a Chinese mobile phone number. Just choose the cheapest package that only allows you to send and receive text messages. Be sure to recharge, as your account will be canceled if it is down for too long.

Things to prepare after arriving in Spain

1. For students who have arrived at the airport in a certain city in Spain, if you want to take the subway to your home, remember to download a Google Map on your phone first. Help you not to take the wrong bus and find your way home smoothly. If you find it troublesome to take the bus with your luggage, you can choose to take a taxi or book a Chinese pick-up service. I personally recommend choosing a Chinese pick-up service because the price is more affordable.

2. Apply for a mobile phone card. It is recommended that students who arrive in Spain have time to apply for a mobile phone card first, or buy it on Taobao in advance and bring it over. The most common mobile phone cards used by people around me are Vodafone, Orange, Movistar and Yoigo. You must bring your passport when applying for the card.

3. Apply for a bank card.

It has become very difficult to apply for a Spanish bank card this year, and many banks are keeping away from Chinese students. Many banks require international students to purchase insurance from their bank before they can apply for a card. If you are studying in Spain for more than one year, it is recommended to apply for a bank card, especially if you want to extend your residence. If you are unable to open a bank card after arriving in Spain, you can go to the bank office on campus for consultation. The bank office on campus will provide better services to our students. Remember to bring your registration form and passport when consulting.

4. Apply for a residence card. Students who go to Spain to study abroad will get a Schengen student visa when they leave the country, which is valid for 90 days. During these 90 days, students need to go to the Immigration Bureau to apply for a residence card with relevant personal materials, which is what we often call NIE (Número de Identidad del Extranjero). Like an ID card, the residence card will record the basic information of the cardholder. The number in the lower left corner of the residence card that is a combination of letters and numbers is your NIE number, which is usually a 9-digit code starting with a letter and ending with a letter. Your fingerprints will also be collected when applying for a residence card, and your fingerprints will be printed on the back of the NIE when the card is produced. The validity period of the residence permit will be determined according to the duration of your course. If you need to continue to stay in Spain after the expiration, you need to submit materials to the Immigration Bureau again to renew your residence.

Advantages of studying in Spain

1. Large room for development

Spanish is the third largest language in the world and plays a decisive role in world politics and economic exchanges. effect. Spanish is one of the important official languages ??and is commonly used by the European Union, UNESCO, WTO, etc. Currently, Spanish is spoken by 400 million people around the world, and its influence is second only to English. According to expert estimates, English, Spanish, and Chinese will become the most common languages ??in the 21st century. Therefore, in recent years, learning Spanish has become one of the most popular educational investments in the world. As China's economic and trade exchanges with Spain and South America become increasingly frequent, the domestic demand for Spanish-speaking talents continues to increase. At present, domestic talents who master Spanish are very scarce, which brings new opportunities for students who are familiar with Spanish and European culture. Broad employment prospects. In addition, Spain’s immigration policy is relatively loose, and those who have lived in Spain for five consecutive years can apply for long-term residence. As one of the 15 members of the European Union, Spanish visas will also provide overseas students with convenience when traveling in Europe.

2. High-quality education

Spain has a long history of higher education, with more than 100 universities, more than 300 colleges and universities, and many famous scientific research centers. The quality of higher education in Spain is excellent and it has many world-famous first-class universities, such as the public Carlos III University, Complutense University of Madrid, Salamanca University, Central University of Barcelona, ??etc. Diplomas from Spanish universities have considerable international authority and help students find employment in Spanish-speaking countries around the world. Business administration and law, European law, environmental policy and management, journalism, library science, computer engineering, and telecommunications engineering are the famous "products" of Spanish higher education, while art and tourism education are Spain's specialty projects. There are currently 43 music conservatories in Spain, among which the Royal Conservatoire of Music in Madrid and the Conservatory of Music in Barcelona are among the world's first-class art schools. Spanish art education is also renowned in Europe. Currently, Spain receives 100,000 foreign students every year.

3. Less economic pressure

As one of the earliest members of the European Union, Spain has inherited the European education style and system. Public universities provide almost free education with government funding. Overseas students can enjoy the same treatment, but some private universities have to pay high tuition fees. In order to promote Spanish, some famous universities have also established relevant scholarships. As a high-welfare country in Europe, Spain provides overseas students with the same social benefits as its own citizens. At the same time, the Spanish government also allows international students to work legally. According to statistics from relevant Spanish departments, 40% of college students in Spain are doing work-study programs.

It is understood that the first-year tuition, living expenses, and insurance fees for studying in Spain are about 70,000 to 100,000 yuan, which is much lower than that in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and other countries. Therefore, for Chinese students, there is not much financial pressure to study in Spain.

4. Low competitive pressure

Historically, Spanish universities have only been open to local residents, and their ability to accept foreign students is very limited. However, with the emergence of the trend of internationalization of education and the rapid development of the global study abroad market, the Spanish government began to gradually liberalize the education market. Spanish universities are active in attracting overseas students, and with the strong support of the Spanish government, they have launched international education plans. Due to the short opening time, Spain’s appeal in the global study abroad market is not strong yet, so the competition for studying in Spain is not fierce. It is understood that there are currently only 58 Chinese students in Spain, which is very different from the total number of 360,000 international students in China, thus providing a large space for Chinese students to study in Spain.