Navarra is a private university, so you apply directly to the university, not through the Spanish public system (NOT UNEDasiss, NOT Accesnet). You open your application file on the UNAV portal, choose your programme, upload your grades and Baccalaureate diploma, write motivation essays, prove your language level (IELTS 6.5-7 or TOEFL 85-100 for English-taught programmes; advanced Spanish for Spanish-taught ones), take the own admissions test and usually have an interview with the Navarra delegate in Romania. It is recommended to start around 6 months before the year begins, so November to January.

Being private, tuition varies by programme: around €10,000-€12,000/year for humanities programmes, €12,000-€15,000/year for business, law and communication, and €15,000-€20,000/year for medicine, pharmacy and engineering. Note: the fee is identical for EU and non-EU citizens, so as a Romanian you do NOT receive reduced statutory EU fees as you would at public universities. Total cost per year with accommodation and living in Pamplona: around €19,000-€33,000. The good news: merit-based scholarships can reduce tuition by 30-100 percent.

Because Navarra is a private university, not a public one. At public universities (for example Universitat de Barcelona), EU citizens pay statutory EU fees much lower than non-Europeans, because the state subsidises the places. At a private university like Navarra this subsidy does not exist: all students pay the same tuition, regardless of nationality. Your advantage as a Romanian does not come from the fee, but from the merit-based and need-based scholarships (30-100 percent) you can obtain, and from the fact that, as an EU citizen, you do not need a study visa.

Navarra offers merit-based scholarships (based on grades and the admissions test, up to 100 percent of tuition for very strong candidates) and need-based scholarships (based on the family's financial situation). In addition, as a Romanian you can access Erasmus+ for mobility, the scholarships of the Romanian Ministry of Education and possible local scholarship programmes for studies abroad. Navarra's internal scholarship can be combined with external ones. Apply early, funds are limited. In practice, the real bill for a Romanian who performs well academically can be much lower than the listed fee.

Navarra is renowned for: Medicine (frequently ranked number 1 in Spain, with Clínica Universidad de Navarra, a highly respected university hospital), Business and Economics (supported by the IESE ecosystem, one of the best business schools in the world, affiliated with the university), Communication and Journalism (one of the oldest and most respected communication faculties in Spain), Law, Pharmacy, Architecture, Engineering (the Tecnun school in San Sebastián) and Philosophy. Medicine has the most competitive admissions process.

Yes, but note: Navarra mainly offers bilingual programmes (Spanish + English), in fields such as economics, business, international law and certain sciences, so Spanish is also required. Most programmes are taught entirely in Spanish. For English-taught programmes you need IELTS 6.5-7 or TOEFL iBT 85-100. For Spanish-taught programmes you need an advanced level (DELE B2-C1 or equivalent). Check the exact language of your programme, as it differs between faculties. Many programmes are bilingual or allow courses in both languages.

Navarra uses a holistic evaluation: it combines high school grades with an own admissions test, at an indicative ratio of 60 percent grades / 40 percent test. The test assesses logical thinking, verbal and spatial reasoning, plus multiple-choice questions specific to the chosen field. Many international candidates also have an interview with the Navarra delegate in their country. Preparation means practising logical and verbal reasoning, plus solidifying the core knowledge of the target field. Our mentors can help you with exercises and mock tests.

Yes, as an EU citizen you have the automatic right to work in Spain without a work visa. Navarra has a strong alumni network and close ties to the professional world, especially through IESE and through the reputation of its Medicine, Business and Communication programmes. Pamplona and northern Spain have a healthy economy (healthcare, industry, services), and through the Madrid campus you have access to the capital's job market. With a degree obtained in the EU you can later work anywhere in the European Union without a visa.