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What is the PAU?

The PAU is the exam that gives Bachillerato students access to university in Spain. Learn about its structure, compulsory and optional phases, how your access score is calculated, and how subject weightings can help improve your university admission score.

Studying in Spain if You Have Done the IB

If you have completed the International Baccalaureate, you can apply to a Spanish university without taking the compulsory PAU phase. Learn how UNEDasiss works, how your grades are converted, when you may need PCE exams or subject recognition, and how applying to public and private universities differs.

FP or Baccalaureate: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between Baccalaureate and Vocational Training is an important decision, but it does not mean that you have to decide your entire professional future at the age of 16. Both options allow you to continue your education and build different academic and professional paths. The question is not which one is better, but which one suits you, your way of learning and what you want to achieve.

Which university degrees can I access depending on my Baccalaureate pathway?

The pathway you choose can be very important, especially because certain subjects can help you achieve a higher admission score for specific university degrees. However, having studied a particular pathway does not mean that all other options are closed to you.

Public or Private University: What Are the Differences?

Is it better to study at a public or private university? There is no single answer that works for every student. The choice depends on the degree you want to study, your circumstances, and what you are looking for in a university.