Affordable Master’s Degree with Work Permit in Spain

Looking to study abroad without breaking the bank? Spain offers affordable, high-quality Master’s programs at public universities, with tuition fees starting as low as €860 per year. Most of these programs are completed within just 1 year, making them an excellent choice for students who want to save both time and money.

Discover how to study a 1-year Master’s in Spain at a public university from just €860/year with a 30-hour/week work permit.

Here’s the ideal path to study and work in Spain affordably:

✅ Step 1: Move to Spain with a Student Visa for Spanish Language Course

Enroll in a 10-month intensive Spanish language course (B2 level). This gives you legal stay in Spain while you prepare for your Master's.

✅ Step 2: Learn Spanish Up to B2 Level

During this course, work hard to reach B2 proficiency, and pass DELE or SIELE B2—a key requirement for admission to Spanish-taught Master's programs.

✅ Step 3: Apply for a Master’s Degree in Spanish at a Public University

Choose your desired field and apply to affordable Master’s programs in top Spanish public universities.

✅ Step 4: Begin Your Master’s and Start Working

Once enrolled, your student visa automatically includes a 30-hour per week work permit, allowing you to gain real-world experience, support yourself financially, and build your career in Spain.

1. For getting admission into an affordable Masters degree in Public Universities

2. For working during Masters Studies 

Mastering the Spanish language not only gives you access to low-cost university degrees—it also opens doors to the Spanish job market. With Spanish skills + Masters with a 30h/week work permit, you'll have a major advantage in:

• Finding part-time work during your studies 
• Securing a job after graduation
• Applying for post-study residence permits in Spain

To access these low-cost Master’s programs, students must demonstrate B2 level proficiency in the Spanish language, as most of these degrees are taught entirely in Spanish. Proving your language skills through DELE B2 or SIELE B2 is essential for admission.

Most Master's programs at public Spanish universities do not require an entrance exam. However, certain fields may require specific evaluations, especially in:

• Health Sciences (e.g., Medical Residency, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Architecture)
• Fine Arts or Performing Arts (may require portfolio or audition)
• Education degrees leading to teaching licenses
   

For the vast majority of disciplines—like Business, Engineering, Tourism, or Humanities—you can apply directly with your academic transcripts and B2 level Spanish language certificate.