About the university
The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is one of the oldest universities in Europe and is often described as Spain's first higher education institution. It has about 30,000 students across 27 faculties and schools.
Its master's catalogue is broad in law, social sciences and area studies, such as Latin American and East Asian studies, and it also runs master's in computing, cyber security, AI, engineering and data science. Its Cursos Internacionales arm offers Spanish-language study for international visitors.
For Indian students the attraction is low public tuition: about €1,572 for a 60-credit master's at 2025–26 prices. But almost every master's is taught in Spanish, and several technical ones ask non-native speakers for Spanish at B2 or even C1. It suits students who already speak Spanish or plan to learn it seriously first.
Salamanca is a historic university city in Castilla y León, and the university runs its own historic halls of residence.
- Founded
- 1218; THE describes it as Spain's first higher education institution
- Type
- Public university in the region of Castilla y León
- Students
- About 26,100 (THE World University Rankings data); USAL says about 30,000 including postgraduates and doctoral students
- International students
- About 16% (THE data); USAL says about 10,000 international students come to Salamanca each year
- Student–staff ratio
- 14.5 to 1 (THE data)
- Campuses
- 10 teaching and research campuses and 27 faculties and schools
- Master's
- More than 80 official master's across all fields
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=560 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
801–1000 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Ciberseguridad (Cyber Security)
- Fee / year
- €1,572
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), hybrid
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal
- English
- Taught in Spanish; non-native speakers need Spanish C1 and English at least B2
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Sistemas Inteligentes (Intelligent Systems)
- Fee / year
- €1,572
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), on campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal
- English
- Taught in Spanish; scientific English around B2 is recommended
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Informática (Computer Engineering)
- Fee / year
- €1,572
- Duration
- 1.5 years (90 ECTS), hybrid with Friday and Saturday sessions
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal
- English
- Taught in Spanish; non-native speakers must prove Spanish at B2
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Mecatrónica (Mechatronics Engineering)
- Fee / year
- €1,572
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), on campus
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal
- English
- Taught in Spanish; non-native speakers need Spanish C1 and scientific English at least B1
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Ingeniería Industrial (Industrial Engineering)
- Fee / year
- €980
- Duration
- 1.5 years (90 ECTS, three semesters), on campus
- Intakes
- September (2026–27 teaching started on 21 September 2026)
- English
- Teaching language is not stated on the page; English at least A2 is required and a good level is recommended
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €1,572
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), hybrid; joint with the University of Granada
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal
- English
- Taught in Spanish; Spanish B2 is required of non-native speakers
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €1,572
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), on campus; joint with Valladolid, León and Burgos
- Intakes
- Once a year, at the start of the academic year; apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal
- English
- Taught in Spanish; proof of English is required (B2.1 recommended) and adequate Spanish
- Postgraduate
Máster Universitario en Ciencia de Datos e Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada a la Ingeniería (online)
- Fee / year
- €1,572
- Duration
- 1 year (60 ECTS), fully online
- Intakes
- First intake 2026–27; once a year
- English
- Taught in Spanish; non-native speakers need Spanish C1; English B2 recommended
Fees for international students
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of Salamanca with similar universities in Spain.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- USAL bachelor's degrees are taught in Spanish, so you need a strong level of Spanish.
- Students from education systems outside the EU have a specific access route; see USAL's page for students from non-EU education systems.
Postgraduate
- A completed bachelor's degree. USAL has a separate page for applicants with foreign university degrees, and each master's lists its accepted backgrounds.
- Apply through USAL's master's pre-enrolment portal within the published period.
- Many technical master's ask non-native speakers for Spanish at B2 or C1, and some also ask for English at B1 or B2.
- On enrolment you pay administrative fees and 20% of the academic price first, with the rest due later.
Documents
- Passport
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, legalised (Hague Apostille for India) and translated into Spanish where required
- Spanish language certificate (B2 or C1 as the programme states)
- English certificate where the programme asks for one
- CV and any documents listed in the programme's selection criteria
- Proof of funds and health insurance for the student visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| English-taught master's | Very few; almost all USAL master's are taught in Spanish. |
| Spanish requirement | Usually B2, and C1 for some technical master's such as Cyber Security and Mechatronics. |
| English requirement | Some master's ask for English at B1 or B2 (for example, Cyber Security asks for B2) alongside Spanish. |
Accommodation and living costs
USAL runs historic halls (colegios mayores) and lists residences, rooms and flats, plus an intergenerational housing scheme. The prices below are for Colegio Mayor Fray Luis de León as published for 2024–25; meals are compulsory and charged separately.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Single room, private bathroom (Fray Luis de León)2024–25 price | €616per month | ≈ ₹65,296 |
| Single room, shared bathroom2024–25 price | €564per month | ≈ ₹59,784 |
| Double room, shared bathroom2024–25 price | €432per month | ≈ ₹45,792 |
| Compulsory meal planAbout €260 for 20 meals a month; €296–365 for full board (approximate) | €260–365per month | ≈ ₹27,560 – ₹38,690 |
Campus and location
USAL has 10 campuses and 27 faculties and schools, most of them in Salamanca.
- Historic halls include Colegio Mayor San Bartolomé, Colegio Mayor de Oviedo and Colegio Mayor Fray Luis de León.
- Several master's are hybrid, mixing on-campus sessions with online classes.
- USAL's international students website gathers access rules for non-EU applicants and practical guides.
- Daily life and almost all teaching are in Spanish.
Careers and graduate outcomes
USAL does not publish employment figures for international master's graduates that we could find. Most jobs in Salamanca and across Spain expect fluent Spanish. See our Spain guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Spain
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Spain. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does a master's at the University of Salamanca cost?
At 2025–26 public prices, most master's cost €26.20 per ECTS credit, about €1,572 for a 60-credit year. Master's that lead to a regulated profession, such as Industrial Engineering, cost €16.34 per credit. USAL had not yet published 2026–27 prices.
Are USAL master's taught in English?
Almost all are in Spanish. Several technical master's ask non-native speakers for Spanish at B2 or C1, so plan for serious Spanish study before applying.
When does the academic year start?
Teaching for 2026–27 started in late September. Master's applications go through USAL's pre-enrolment portal earlier in the year.
Does USAL offer housing?
Yes. It runs colegios mayores and lists residences and flats. At Colegio Mayor Fray Luis de León, rooms cost €432–616 a month in 2024–25, with a compulsory meal plan on top.
Is the University of Salamanca well ranked?
It is =560 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and in the 801–1000 band of the THE World University Rankings 2027.
Sources
- University of Salamanca: master's catalogue (opens in a new tab)
- USAL: master's prices page (opens in a new tab)
- USAL: master's public prices list (opens in a new tab)
- USAL: Máster en Ciberseguridad (opens in a new tab)
- USAL: Máster en Ingeniería Industrial (opens in a new tab)
- USAL: international students (opens in a new tab)
- USAL: colleges and residences (opens in a new tab)
- Colegio Mayor Fray Luis de León: prices (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Salamanca (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.usal.es (opens in a new tab)
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