Items to be prepared for studying in Spain

Friends who want to study in Spain, are you worried about what to prepare? Next, I will give you a detailed introduction of the items you need to prepare for studying in Spain, hoping to help you.

Items to be prepared for studying in Spain

1. Certificates: ID card (which may be required when returning to China), passport and passport copy, relevant documents for studying abroad (including admission notice, diploma notarized certificate, diploma notarized certificate, transcript notarized certificate and other materials for applying for school), and about 10 photos with one inch of white background.

2. Daily necessities: clothing (not too much, Spain's zara, hm and other fast fashion stores are all over the street, and there are several discount seasons every year), some commonly used drugs, such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, band-aid and the like; If you want to bring bedding, it is recommended to bring quilt cover. The quilt is too heavy, and some landlords will provide it if you rent it here. You can also go to IKEA to buy glasses (Spanish glasses may be more expensive).

3. Electronic equipment: data cable (you can prepare one more), headphones, charging treasure, notebook computer, 2-3 conversion plugs and patch panels.

4. Cosmetics: sunscreen. There are many European and American brands here, and the prices will be cheaper than those in China. You can come and buy them-there are fewer Japanese and Korean brands, so it is recommended to bring some.

5. Gourmet: There are many super leagues in Spain. Basically, you can buy whatever you want, and the common seasonings in China are relatively complete, so you don't need to bring a lot of food. You can bring some authentic or special condiments, which are hard to buy.

6. Cash and bank cards: Due to the current Spanish policy, the requirements for handling bank cards in Spain are much more complicated and more difficult than before. At the same time, the efficiency of Spanish banks is not very high, even if you successfully handle it, it may take a month to get the bank card. Therefore, we suggest that you bring at least one domestic bank card in case of emergency. Moreover, if you only come to Spain for about a year, there is no need to renew your residence, and you don't need to apply for a Spanish bank card. A domestic bank card is enough.

There are two kinds of domestic bank cards that can be used in Spain: credit card and debit card. We suggest that you bring a bank card for both types. Credit cards are used to swipe cards and debit cards are used to withdraw cash. Because of the high handling fee of credit card withdrawal, there are not many occasions where debit card can be used for credit card consumption, and it cannot be used for online consumption. You can consult in detail in domestic banks to handle this bank card that can be spent abroad. As for cash, you don't need to bring too much, which is unsafe and inconvenient. And if you bring a domestic bank card, you can withdraw money when you come. Therefore, it is recommended that 1000 to 3000 Euros be enough.

7. Domestic mobile phone card: This is also recommended for every student. Because we may have registered some websites with domestic mobile phone numbers and need to receive SMS verification codes. At this time, it will be very inconvenient if there is no phone number of China Mobile. Choose the cheapest package as long as you can send and receive text messages. Be sure to recharge. If the downtime is too long, your number will be cancelled.

You need to get ready when you arrive in Spain.

1. Students who arrive at an airport in a Spanish city, if they want to go home by subway, remember to download a Google map on their mobile phones first, which can help you find your way home smoothly and avoid taking the wrong bus. If you find it difficult for students to take public transportation with their luggage, they can choose to take a taxi or make an appointment to pick up the plane in Chinese. Personally, I suggest choosing to pick up the plane in Chinese because the price is more affordable.

2. Apply for a mobile phone card. It is suggested that students in Spain have time to apply for a mobile phone card first, or buy it from Taobao in advance and carry it with them. Vodafone, orange, movistar, and yoigo are the people who handle mobile phone cards the most. Take your passport with you when you apply for a card.

3. Apply for a bank card. It has become very difficult to apply for Spanish bank cards this year, and many banks keep students from China at a distance. Many banks will require international students to buy insurance from their banks before issuing cards. If you study in Spain for more than one year, it is recommended to apply for a bank card, which is even more necessary if you want to continue living. After arriving in Spain, if you can't open a bank card, you can go to the bank office of the school for consultation. The bank office in the school will serve our students better. Remember to bring your registration form and passport when consulting.

4. Apply for a residence card. Students studying in Spain get a Schengen student visa when they leave the country, valid for 90 days. During these 90 days, students need to bring their personal materials to the Immigration Bureau to apply for residence cards, which is what we often call NIE (Nú Mero de Identidad del Extranjero). Like the ID card, the basic information of the cardholder will be recorded on the residence card. The serial number of a string of letters and numbers in the lower left corner of the residence card is your Nie number, which is generally a 9-digit code at the beginning and end of the letter. Your fingerprints will also be collected when you apply for a residence permit, and your fingerprints will be printed on the back of Nie when you apply for a card. The validity of your stay will depend on the duration of your course. If you need to stay in Spain after the expiration, you need to go to the immigration office again to submit materials to continue your residence.

Advantages of studying in Spain

1. There is a lot of room for development.

Spanish is the third largest language in the world and plays an important role in world political and economic exchanges. Spanish is one of the important official languages widely used in the European Union, UNESCO and the World Trade Organization. At present, 400 million people in the world use Spanish, which is second only to English in its influence. According to experts' estimation, English, Spanish and Chinese will become the most common languages in 2 1 century. Therefore, in recent years, learning Spanish has become one of the hottest educational investment projects in the world. With the increasing economic and trade exchanges between China and Spain and South America, there is an increasing demand for Spanish talents in China, while there is a great shortage of Spanish talents in China, which brings broad employment prospects for students who are familiar with Spanish and European culture. In addition, Spain's immigration policy is relatively loose, and those who have lived continuously for five years can apply for permanent residence. As a member of the European Union 15, a visa for Spain will also facilitate international students to travel in Europe.

2. The quality of education is very good

Spanish higher education has a long history, with more than 100 universities, more than 300 colleges and many famous scientific research centers. Spanish higher education is of excellent quality, with many world-renowned first-class universities, such as public Carlos III University, Complutense University of Madrid, University of Salamanca and Central University of Barcelona. Diplomas from Spanish universities have considerable international authority, which helps students find jobs in Spanish-speaking countries around the world. Business administration and law, European law, environmental policy and management, journalism, library science, computer engineering and telecommunication engineering are famous brand products of Spanish higher education, and art and tourism education are characteristic projects of Spain. There are 43 conservatories in Spain, among which the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid and the Conservatory of Music in Barcelona are world-class art colleges. Spanish art education is also famous in Europe. At present, Spain receives 654.38 million foreign students every year.

3. Less economic pressure

Spain, as one of the earliest members of the European Union, has inherited the European educational style and system. Public universities implement almost free education funded by the government, and overseas students can enjoy the same treatment, but some private universities have to pay high tuition fees. Some famous universities have established relevant scholarships to promote Spanish. As a high welfare country in Europe, Spain has the same social welfare for international students as its own citizens. At the same time, the Spanish government also allows international students to work legally. According to the statistics of Spanish authorities, 40% of Spanish college students are working part-time. It is understood that the tuition, living expenses and insurance for the first year of studying in Spain are about 700 ~ 6,543,800 RMB, far lower than those in the United States, Australia, Britain and other countries. Therefore, for China students, there is not much economic pressure to study in Spain.

4. The competitive pressure is not great

For a long time, Spanish universities are only open to local residents, and their ability to accept foreign students is very limited. However, with the emergence of the internationalization of education and the rapid development of the global study abroad market, the Spanish government began to gradually liberalize the education market. Spanish universities are active in attracting overseas students, and with the strong support of the Spanish government, they have launched international education programs. Due to the short opening time, Spain's appeal in the global study abroad market is not strong, so the competition for studying in Spain is not fierce. It is understood that there are only 58 international students from China in Spain, which is far from the total of 360,000 international students from China, thus providing more space for China students to study in Spain.