Study Art in Spain - 16 institutions

When deciding to study art at a prestigious educational institutions in Spain, the key question concerns the tuition fee. In recent years, the demand and popularity of education in Spanish secondary and higher educational institutions has been constantly increasing. This situation is due to two reasons, namely, the recognition of a diploma from a rating Spanish university everywhere in a predominant number of countries of the world, as well as a lower tuition fee compared to many European countries. In particular, it is worth noting that advanced sports boarding schools are extremely popular among foreign children and teenagers.

Spain is a country of amazing rich heritage in the field of art and culture. The country gave the world a huge number of talented people: artists, architects, designers, singers, dancers, musicians and actors. El Greco, Diego Velasquez, Francisco Goya, Antonio Gaudi, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Placido Domingo, Montserrat Caballe, Jose Carreras, Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Javier Bardem – these are a few names from the long list of world-famous Spaniards who glorified their homeland.

Spanish culture has long influenced the development of art all over the world, and modern Spain holds the palm in the creative sphere. If you feel like a creative person and are thinking about studying abroad, then Spain is an ideal country for higher education in the field of culture and arts. You need to learn only from the best!

The labor market in the field of culture and the arts is distinguished by a wide variety of offers, and the list of programs presented in Spanish universities corresponds to it.  Conventionally, they can be divided into several groups according to the types of arts. We have selected an overview of the most interesting programs for you.

• Music education in Spain:
• Contemporary music;
• Sound and computer music;
• Modern musical composition;
• Conducting art;
• Interpretation of music;
• Musicology;
• Music pedagogy;
• Music production and management;
• Flamenco;
• Classical music performance;
• Opera;
• Jazz and modern music;
• Classical guitar;
• Keyboard instruments;
• Violin.
• Choreographic education in Spain:
• Classical dance;
• Jazz dance;
• Modern dance;
• Choreographic and theatrical production;
• Choreography.
• Theater education, acting and cinematography:
• Theater art, music and dance;
• Dramatic art;
• Musical theater;
• Acting skills;
• Theatrical production, directing, dramaturgy and Scenography;
• Stage art;
• Theater, film and TV actor;
• Fundamentals of cinematography and TV;
• Photographic art;
• Theater directing and drama.
• Fine art and design:
• Fine art;
• Interior design;
• Creative media production;
• Preservation and restoration of cultural heritage sites;
• Fundamentals of architecture and fine art

When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors such as:

• Tuition fees;

• The language of the educational program;

• Subsequent employment.

Education in the creative field in Spain can be obtained at:

• Public universities;

• Private schools;

• Conservatories.

The largest number of creative educational institutions, of course, is concentrated in Madrid and Barcelona. Foreign students choose these cities based not only on the prestige of the schools and the opportunity to get to know the Spanish elite, but also for the purpose of subsequent successful employment. Wages in large cities of Spain are higher, and career growth is faster.

However, even in small cities, the level of educational art programs in Spain is not inferior to those in the capital. The choice of an educational institution largely depends on the specifics of your chosen field.

List of the best art universities in Spain includes:

• Madrid Royal Conservatory;

• Liceu Conservatory (Barcelona);

• TAI University School of Arts and Productions (Madrid);

• Barcelona Institute of Arts IAB;

• European Institute of Design IED (Madrid and Barcelona);

• Berklee College of Music (Valencia).

Tuition fees at best art schools of Spain will depend on the program, the specifics of the educational institution and the language. The last point plays an important role, because in Spain there is not so much choice of educational programs in a language other than Spanish. As a rule, English language courses are much more expensive. And if you plan to link your creative activity with Spain after graduation, then proficiency in Spanish is a must. As noted above, 4 official languages are recognized on the territory of the Spanish Kingdom:

• Castilian (Spanish);
• Catalan;
• Valencian;
• Galician.

In Barcelona, a huge number of educational institutions offer programs in Catalan, so be careful when choosing a course.

As for the cost of education, it should be borne in mind that depending on your citizenship, it may vary. For example, at the Barcelona Institute of Arts, an annual acting program for EU citizens will cost about 10,000 euros, and for citizens of other countries — about 12,000 euros. The Barcelona Institute of Arts is a private educational institution, so the average cost of programs does not fall below 9,000 euros. Barcelona is called the creative capital of Spain, so the chances of finding a dream job here are much higher, but a prestigious education is more expensive than in other regions of Spain.

Tuition fee on average in private Spanish universities is higher than in public ones. The average annual tuition fee for a bachelor's degree program in the field of art and culture at a public educational institution is 1,500 euros.

The entire admission company is based on a competitive selection, where the main thing is to show your abilities in the chosen direction and, if possible, surprise a member of the commission. Therefore, you need to prepare for the fact that in addition to the usual exam, you will have to go through a number of other activities, such as:

• Personal interviews;
• Contests;
• Projects;
• Screenings and auditions.

To successfully prepare for such a complex admission procedure, it is necessary to prepare long before receiving a certificate and the sooner the better.