Higher education in Spain

There are 76 universities in Spain, most of which are supported by state funding. 24 Spanish universities are private, of which 7 are affiliated with the Catholic Church. Former degrees were: * Licenciatura or ingeniería, can last four, five or six years. * Diplomatura or ingeniería técnica, degree courses of shorter duration, 3 years. Under the new European Higher Education Area, these former undergraduate degrees are being replaced by the título de grado (Bachelor's degree) or the título de máster (Master's degree).

Higher education in Spain

There are 76 universities in Spain, most of which are supported by state funding. 24 Spanish universities are private, of which 7 are affiliated with the Catholic Church. Former degrees were: * Licenciatura or ingeniería, can last four, five or six years. * Diplomatura or ingeniería técnica, degree courses of shorter duration, 3 years. Under the new European Higher Education Area, these former undergraduate degrees are being replaced by the título de grado (Bachelor's degree) or the título de máster (Master's degree).