How to get into universities in Spain and Italy for English-taught degrees
In Spain and Italy you can study business, medicine, architecture, design, law, or engineering. Bocconi, ESADE, IE, Polimilano, and Carlos III de Madrid are just a few of the options taught entirely in English. Every program is recognized worldwide and lets you study in a competitive yet familiar environment. "I chose Bocconi for the internship and exchange opportunities. If I were starting over, I'd start earlier and not put off the SAT." Alice Padurean Kiss, admitted to Bocconi in 2025.
- Which specializations are most popular in Spain and Italy
- Which universities offer English-taught programs (Bocconi, ESADE, IE, Polimilano, Carlos III de Madrid)
- The concrete steps to get admitted and how the process differs
- What it costs to study there and what scholarship options you have
- BONUS: a free 1:1 session with an Upgrade mentor who specializes in Spain and Italy
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What you'll learn in 60 minutes
Spain and Italy
Two popular destinations with excellent English-taught programs. How each system works, plus the cultural differences and costs to factor in.
Ways to structure your application
Three practical methods to structure your application efficiently and persuasively for universities like Bocconi, ESADE, IE, and Polimilano.
Session with a mentor who's been there
A free one-on-one session with an Upgrade mentor who studies or has studied in Italy or Spain: hands-on strategy and concrete examples.
Who's presenting the webinar
A graduate of the dual bachelor's in politics and economics at Sciences Po Paris and Freie Universität Berlin, now pursuing a master's in communication. She represented Romania at the European Commission in a Youth Policy Dialogue and co-founded a political NGO in Romania.
Insights you can apply right away
The universities
Bocconi, ESADE, IE, Polimilano, and Carlos III de Madrid: what each one offers, the specializations it's known for, and how they differ.
Popular specializations
Business, medicine, architecture, design, law, and engineering: what each field looks for in applicants and how to prepare.
The admission steps
Test, essay, interview, recommendations: the admission process step by step at each major university.
Costs and scholarships
Tuition from 1,200 EUR/year (public) to 20,000 EUR/year (private), plus the scholarships available to international applicants.
What students who've been through it say
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