How to successfully apply to universities in Spain and Italy for studies in English
Spain or Italy: you can study Business, medicine, architecture, design, law, engineering... Bocconi, ESADE, IE, Politecnico Milano or Carlos III Madrid are just a few of the options taught in English. All programmes are globally recognised and give you the chance to study in a competitive and familiar environment. "I chose Bocconi for the internship and exchange opportunities. If I were starting again, I would begin earlier and would not put off the SAT." Alice Pădurean Kiss, admitted to Bocconi in 2025.
- Which are the most popular majors in Spain and Italy
- Which universities offer English-taught programmes (Bocconi, ESADE, IE, Politecnico Milano, Carlos III Madrid)
- The concrete steps for admission and how the process differs
- What studying costs and what scholarship options you have
- BONUS: Free 1:1 session with an Upgrade mentor specialised in Spain and Italy
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What you will learn in 60 minutes
Spain and Italy
Two popular destinations with excellent English-taught programmes. How each system works, and which cultural differences and costs to take into account.
Methods for structuring your application
Three practical methods to structure your application efficiently and convincingly for universities such as Bocconi, ESADE, IE, Politecnico Milano.
Session with a specialised mentor
A free one-on-one session with an Upgrade mentor who studies or has studied in Italy/Spain: applied strategy, concrete examples.
Who presents the webinar
A graduate of the dual bachelor's degree in politics and economics at Sciences Po Paris and Freie Universität Berlin, she is 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.
Information you can apply right away
The universities
Bocconi, ESADE, IE, Politecnico Milano, Carlos III Madrid: what each one offers, the majors they are known for, and the differences between them.
Popular majors
Business, medicine, architecture, design, law, engineering: what each major looks for in applicants and how you prepare.
The admission steps
Test, essay, interview, recommendations: the admission process step by step for each main university.
Costs and scholarships
Tuition between 1,200 EUR/year (public) and 20,000 EUR/year (private), and which scholarships exist for Romanian applicants.
What students who have been through it say
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