Validation And Homologation Of Foreign Studies In Spain

When we want the Spanish authorities to recognize a degree obtained abroad, first of all, it is necessary to distinguish between two concepts:

• The homologation of foreign degrees certifies an equivalence with the degrees of the current Spanish education system.
• The validation of foreign studies for Spanish courses (non-university education) certifies their equivalence to continue studying in a Spanish educational center.

Degrees or courses must meet the following requirements for homologation or validation:

• Courses and degrees obtained abroad must be officially valid in the educational system of their country of origin.
• They must be equivalent enough with the corresponding Spanish courses or degrees, both at the academic level and in terms of duration and content.
• The foreign studies must be fully completed in the educational system of their country of origin.

Studies that can be validated/homologated

•  Compulsory Secondary Education (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria)
• Non-compulsory Secondary Education (Bachillerato)
• Vocational Education (Formación Profesional)
• Professional artistic education

• – Higher artistic education
• – Sports education

Bachelor’s degrees
Doctorates and master’s degrees

Which is the responsible authority to which I should submit my application?

It depends on the autonomous community where you live. Catalonia, Galicia, and the Basque Country are competent in this regard. Contact us and we will inform you in more detail about your specific case.

Other related articles:

Homologation of university bachelor’s or master’s degrees in Spain
Validation of foreign non-compulsory secondary education diplomas in Catalonia