The titles are masters graduate can be enrolled after obtaining the title of diploma, bachelor, engineer or architect. Today, we consider a third degree as well as his doctorate, but with the new system of university management will be considered for the second cycle.

There are a number of masters official, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science. The list of official masters at the moment may be found in the Official Gazette of June 14, 2007.

Purpose and requirements

The masters are intended specialization of the student-faculty and professional. The ultimate goal of these tends to be related to the professional field.

As stipulated by law such programs may take a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 120, spread over one or two years, as permitted each university on its agenda.

Although most demand have the title of engineer or licensed for access, others are aimed at graduates. With the new management system will qualify for university study for a master who possess a degree or college degree.

Financing for studying a master

Recently, the Ministry of Education and Science together with the Official Credit Institute (ICO) has approved the granting of loans to students who wish to continue pursuing a master at the end of their college career.

These funds are intended for students who wish to pursue a Masters official in a Spanish university or any of the European Higher Education Area.

Terms of loans

These loans are intended to cover the tuition of master with a maximum of up to 6000 euros and the maintenance of student while studying. For the latter can be ordered up to 800 € monthly with a maximum of 21 months.

These claims have no interest or no commissions and must be returned after two years when someone asked exceed the 22,000 € annual revenue. And only then returns while maintaining or exceeding these gains.

If after 15 years it has not been able to pay all or part of the credit, debt and prescribe no longer must return anything.

Application for loans

The application of these loans will commence on September 1, 2007 and can only be made via the internet. To apply it is necessary to meet the following requirements:

·  Have Spanish nationality, the status of any member of the European Union or to prove he has resided legally in Spain for at least the past two years.

·  Possessing university studies and have completed in the year 2003 or later.

·  Being admitted to a master's degree and submit the official receipt of enrollment or admission to the same.