1, the public Autonomous University of Madrid
The Autonomous University of Madrid, located in Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a modern public university, one of the most important institutions of higher education in Spain, and its outstanding quality of teaching, scientific research achievements, as well as the beautiful environment and complete infrastructure attracts outstanding students from all over the world.
The Autonomous University of Madrid has been recognized as one of the 24 most beautiful campuses in the world for its beautiful environment and infrastructure. The University*** has five main faculties: the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and Political Science, the Faculty of Economics and Trade, the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. Years of quality education have trained a large number of outstanding talents for the University, including King Philip VI of Spain, who also completed his undergraduate and master's law degree programs at the Faculty of Law of the Autonomous University of Madrid.
2, Complutense University of Madrid
Complutense University of Madrid is a comprehensive university located in the university city of Madrid, Spain, officially founded in 1499, but its origin can be traced back to 1293, is one of the oldest universities in Spain. Its professional university departments are the most complete and complete in Spain.
The university is located in the downtown area of Madrid, the capital city, and **** has three campuses. Academic institutions *** divided into 19 departments, 11 university colleges, 6 colleges, 20 research institutes and 10 schools of professional advancement, providing 76 officially recognized degrees. The four main areas of knowledge covered include the humanities, natural and exact sciences, health sciences, and social sciences.
2021 QS World University Rankings ranked the University of Comptons No. 206, the third among Spanish universities.
3, Carlos III University of Madrid
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid referred to as (UC3M) is a young comprehensive university, located in the capital of Spain, Madrid (Madrid), was established in 1989, belonging to the first-class universities, but also the Madrid region, one of seven public universities. It is also one of the seven public universities in the Madrid region, neighboring the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (National University of Distance Learning), the Universidad de Alcalá, and the Universidad Real de Carlos.
In 2009, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid was recognized as one of the 5 International Campuses of Excellence in Spain, making it one of the top universities in Spain. It is also a member of the 4 major Spanish university consortiums, and works closely with governmental trade organizations and institutions (such as the West-Chinese Council, the West-India Council, the West-Japanese Council, the West-Australia Council, etc.), which provides a broader platform for students and teaching staff.
UC3M is ranked 311th in the 2021 QS World University Rankings. In business management, economics and management specialties, law ranked in the top three in Spain, and in the field of economics and business, the university enjoys an excellent reputation throughout Europe and the world.
The University is distributed in four campuses: Getafe (Getafe), Leganés (Leganés), Colmenarejo and Puerta de Toledo, all located in the Autonomous Region of Madrid.
4, the public University of Barcelona
The University of Barcelona (UB), located in the Mediterranean coastal city of Barcelona, the city of Gaudi, is one of the top universities in Spain. Renaissance on November 3, 1450, the King of the Kingdom of Aragon, "magnanimous" Alfonso V ordered the establishment of the University of Barcelona, after more than 500 years of development, the University of Barcelona has now evolved into a comprehensive academic disciplines, set of education and scientific research, a number of scientific and technological achievements of the world's public universities.
Like the city of Barcelona, the University of Barcelona is an urban, open and diverse university. The University of Barcelona, with its rich history of Barcelona and Catalonia, has always sought to innovate and to maintain its tradition in the field of teaching and learning.
The University of Barcelona has a wide range of faculties and specializations, with a strong faculty and a comprehensive and varied curriculum. The University of Barcelona is one of the most prestigious universities in Spain and one of the best in Europe in terms of both the number of research projects and the quality of their results.
The University of Barcelona is also a member of the Coimbra Group, known as the "European Ivy League". The Coimbra Group (CG) is Europe's oldest and most prestigious university union, founded in 1985, and is made up of 39 universities in 23 countries, including global institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge.
5, the public University of Salamanca
The University of Salamanca was founded in 1218 AD, and is the oldest university in Spain and Europe. The University of Salamanca is known as the "European Ivy League" known as the Coimbra Group, one of the three Spanish universities, enjoys a good reputation in the world, she is both the model of Spanish institutions of higher learning, but also the Latin American region in the early years of the university model. The University of Salamanca has established a solid mechanism of exchange and cooperation with the rest of the world, attracting many international students to study here every year.
Salamanca was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and a European City of Culture in 2002. The historic center of this ancient city has a number of buildings in important Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque styles.
Salamanca is one of the world's most famous university towns for international students and was voted "the best place to learn Spanish" in 2008. At the same time, the University of Salamanca is responsible for the teaching of Spanish, one of the eight tasks of the Spanish State. The University of Salamanca has made a great contribution to the teaching and research of Spanish for foreigners, with more than 30 years of experience in teaching Spanish and more than 150,000 students from all over the world who have studied Spanish at the University. She is officially authorized by the Spanish government to issue DELE certificates and to develop DELE teaching.
6, Public University of Granada
"There is no more tragic encounter in the world than to be born in Granada but blind", this verse is engraved on the earthen walls of the Alhambra, expressing the unrivaled beauty of Granada. As the capital of the last dynasty of Moorish rule in the Iberian Peninsula, Granada's history is the history of the splendor of Islamic civilization in the Iberian Peninsula, which makes it a historical city of great symbolic significance. There are both Moorish palaces and architectural treasures of the Christian Renaissance, including the Alhambra of the Moorish kings, the gardens, the Cathedral of Granada, the mausoleums of Ferdinand and Isabella, among others.
The University of Granada, founded in 1531 by King Charles V, is one of the oldest universities in Spain. The almost 500 years of its foundation have made the University of Granada a witness to the history of Granada, influencing in her own way the social and cultural orientation of the entire city and becoming the voice of wisdom and culture in the south of Spain. In Granada, one out of four inhabitants is a student of the University of Granada, and one out of three will be related in one way or another to the University of Granada, with which the city has become an inseparable unity.
With more than 56,000 students enrolled, the University of Granada is recognized as the most important educational institution in Southern Europe in terms of student numbers, academic research, and infrastructure. In Granada, the University of Granada is Granada, thus making her a true university city. The University of Granada is among the top 5 Spanish universities in the fields of academic theory, education, research and publishing.
The University of Granada is one of the universities welcomed by European exchange programs, both in sending and hosting Erasmus students.
7, University of Seville
As the capital of the autonomous region of Andalusia in the south of Spain, Seville is passionate, exuberant and never-ending festivals. It has the most beautiful square in Spain, combining Roman, Gothic and Moorish architectural styles. Orange trees are planted everywhere, from streets and alleys to palaces and churches, and the city smells of orange every year when the blossoms are in full bloom. You can also take a horse-drawn carriage tour of the city, like the ancient times again.
The University of Seville was originally founded in the 15th century by Deaconess Maese Rodrigo Fernández de Santaella as the College of Jesus and the Sacred Mary.In 1505, Pope Julius II issued a decree authorizing the school to teach courses for degrees in theology, philosophy, law, medicine, and the arts.In 1551, the Seville In 1551, the City Council financed the Center of Integral Learning, thus making the school a university of an official nature.
The main building of the University of Seville is known for its "old tobacco factory", a factory that existed in the building until the 1950s. This beautiful building was also used as the setting for Bizet's very popular opera "Carmen". In fact, Carmen was a worker in the tobacco factory. The building is also used by four faculties of the University: the Faculty of Literature and Philology, the Faculty of Geography and History and the Faculty of Law.
The University of Seville is one of the 12 public higher education institutions administered by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Province of Seville. It is a highly humanistic institution of higher education, with faculties and departments located throughout the city, and a well-established educational structure, making it an ideal place for students from all over the world, with a large number of international students attending every year.
Extended reading: the most popular cities to study in Spain
1, Madrid
As the capital of Spain, the city's prosperity and classical style is its great characteristics. It has the richest art galleries and historical sites in Spain, and is also home to a large Chinese population. Students who are afraid of being alone and bored should not miss this city.
2, Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, is the capital of art, but also the "Gaudi City". The whole city combines classical art and modern prosperity in one, more beautiful coastal scenery. If you like art and beaches, Barcelona is an excellent choice.
3. Valencia
Valencia is known as the "City of Sunshine", has many beaches, and is also the birthplace of Spanish "paella". It is a quiet city, where you can experience the hustle and bustle of the city center and the beach, as well as the quietness of the residential areas.
4, Salamanca
Salamanca is located in western Spain, is the capital of the province of Salamanca, is known as the world's old city of the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in Europe. The city of Salamanca is also known as the City of Gold because of the stone used for its buildings, which glistens under the lights at night.
5, Seville
Seville is the economic, trade, tourism and cultural center of southern Spain, is one of the very traditional Spanish characteristics of the city, but also the birthplace of Spanish cuisine "Tapas". Spanish traditional dance "flamenco" in this most, it is a number of scenic spots as "Game of Thrones" as the scene, by many tourists to visit.
6, Granada
Granada is located in southern Spain, is a combination of ancient and modern city. This blend of Muslim, Jewish and historical monuments has made the city of Granada a cultural and tourist hotspot in Spain.
The University of Granada, founded in 1531, is one of the oldest and most recognized universities in Spain.
7. Málaga
Málaga is a city located in Andalusia, southern Spain, on the Mediterranean Sun Coast. The city is small and quiet, creating a friendly and cozy learning environment, where the master painter Picasso spent his childhood. But at the same time there are not many Chinese living in Málaga, although the sense of belonging is a little less, but it is very suitable for communicating with Spaniards and promoting the learning of Spanish.
8, Zaragoza
Zaragoza is the capital of Spain's autonomous region of Aragon and the fifth largest city in Spain. It has a strong historical atmosphere, now preserved many ancient Roman period of the city wall ruins, bridge remains, as well as the Spanish national style Gothic Exchange, the nobleman's residence and so on. The University of Zaragoza is best known for its medical school.
Extended reading: Spain to study in clothing, food, housing and transportation
One, clothing
Spain's weather in winter will not be very cold, the summer is not very hot, the winter, then we recommend that you buy two sweaters, as well as the fall coat and pants, the spring can bring a little bit more, it rains a lot here, but also bring a few pieces of rain jacket and windbreaker, to go out in Spain than to bring umbrellas. Spain's style of dress is still biased European and American style, and the size of the clothes here with the domestic there is a big difference, a lot of clothes are not very suitable for us to wear, so it is still necessary to bring more clothes from the domestic.
Second, food
Spanish people's diet is based on pasta and bread, there will also be rice, they mainly eat spaghetti, bread is not as fluffy as in the country, the bread in Spain is more hard. Consider their own cooking students, such as the usual meat can be seen in the supermarket to buy, you can not bring their own sauce over to Spain, you can buy almost any sauce in Spain, China's food is still relatively expensive, you do not spend a lot of money on food, or save a little bit of use, will be able to cook students still need to learn how to cook their own meals. Eating outside is too unhealthy, occasionally eat once or twice okay, if you often eat, it will have a bad effect on your body, but also let you spend more.
Third, live
For students who just came to Spain or first live in the school dormitory or host family, although the price is a little more expensive, but for you here in the environment is not familiar with the people are also very strange, or to choose a safe place to live. When you are familiar with the environment here you can also go outside to rent a room, rent is more economical, but also can contact the local residents, you learn the local language and culture is very helpful. Renting a room you should also consider whether the nearby transportation is convenient, do not rent a place far away from your school, you rent a house if you cook your own or to communicate with the landlord whether you can cook, because the Spanish people they are for us this kind of fumes cooking is more concerned about the way.
Fourth, the line
Spain's transportation is still very convenient, the main types of transportation are still there, the metro line is a lot of almost all the way to the city streets and alleys. There are also a lot of different types of monthly passes that you can buy every month, so you can take the bus as many times as you want during the month.
Extended reading: Spain study experience
A, do weekly plan
Time planning can be weekly unit, so that we will not feel time is very rushed and very urgent, there is enough room to make timely adjustments, and will not let you have a long time and the feeling of slackness.
Developing a good detailed plan can help you improve the efficiency of learning, personal control ability is not strong students especially effective, of course, we do a good job in the plan, you need to carry out a strict implementation, to be able to play the effect.
Second, the use of the weekend
In Spain, the weekend is completely in the hands of international students, and these two days of time, we must make good use of, do not necessarily have to arrange for the study of the task, of course, first of all, you need to complete their own coursework, and then do other things.
You can go to the surrounding attractions to see and stroll around, experience the local life; you can also go to the party activities, to meet more people; part-time work is also a good choice, as long as they can find a suitable job for themselves, is a one-two punch.
Third, prepare in advance
The assessment of the course is not a fixed pattern, you want to pass successfully, and in the assessment of the time to get a top ranking, then you must be in the usual efforts, from the classroom to the post-course assignments and papers, all need to pay attention to.
It is recommended that you start a systematic review of the preparation two weeks before the exam, so that you will establish a more complete system to cope with different types of exams, of course, you can ensure that you have a solid foundation.
Fourth, learn to refuse
Local people especially like to organize a variety of gatherings and parties, these activities in the objective can help you open the social surface, know more people, so as to better adapt to the local atmosphere, but we can not accept wholesale.
The idea is to get rid of all the invitations from other people, but not too often, and especially not at the expense of your own work, which you can do after you've finished your studies.