Andorra, officially known as the Principality of Andorra, is a landlocked mountainous area in the Pyrenees Mountains sandwiched between France and Spain. With an area of just 468 km² and a population of about 85,000 people, it is the fifth smallest country in Europe. Study abroad students to Andorra would have the distinction of studying in the highest capital city in Europe. Andorra la Vella, the capital, is approximately 1,023 meters above sea level. This is why the dominant outdoor activity is mountain skiing attracting a lot of tourists. As a matter of fact, tourism is one of the major industries in this tiny nation. Read Also: Study in Spain: Tuition Fees, Cost of Living and Admission Requirement

Reasons to Study in Andorra

  1. International students would have the opportunity to become multilingual as Catalan, the official language is commonly spoken as well as French, Spanish and Portuguese.
  2. The living cost and tuition at the only university are comparatively low..
  3. The triple education system gives international students choices from either French, Spanish or Andorran education system.
  4. English-speaking students would not feel lost as many people here speak English Read Also: Study In France: How to Apply for a Visa to Study in France (READ…

Cost of Living in Andorra

The cost of living in Andorra largely depends on the lifestyle and the location of the student. However, since the country is so small, the disparity in prices between locations would be almost non-existent. Comparatively, it is cheaper to live in Andorra than in many other locations in Europe. For instance, the cost of living, inclusive of rent, in Toulouse (France) is about 32% higher than in Andorra la Vella. In the same vein, the cost of living plus rent in Zaragoza (Spain) is about 3% higher than in Andorra la Vella. Students should expect to spend an average of €1000 monthly. This should cover the cost of rent, utilities, transport, food, and other incidentals. Read Also: Study in HEC Paris: Admission, Tuition Fees and Scholarship Opportunities, Ranking.

Getting a Visa to Study in Andorra

Entry into Andorra is either through France or Spain. Therefore, students from non-EU countries must obtain a travel visa for either of these two countries first. Information on how to get these visas can be obtained from the embassies of these countries near you. However, students requiring a Schengen visa must have a double or multiple entry Schengen visas that would enable them to enter Andorra. Contact the Andorran Foreign Affairs ministry for all the information you need on this. On arrival in Andorra, all foreign students from outside the EU must apply for a student immigration permit. The International Student Service of the University would guide you on the procedure for getting this permit. You would need the following documents for the student permit though:

An official admission letter from the UniversityBank statement or proof of having enough funds to study in the countryEvidence of payment of tuitionMedical insuranceTraveling passport

These documents would also be needed before you get a visa to travel to France or Spain. Read Also: 17 Scholarships For Central African Republic To Study In UK 

How to Apply to the University of Andorra

Study abroad students can apply to the University of Andorra through their online portal. All documents required for the application, except they are in French, Spanish, English or Portuguese, must be translated to Catalan. All the documents required for a successful application are listed on the application form. Photocopies of original documents must be verified by the awarding institution in your country. Read Also: UNESCO /ISEDC Fellowship Programme – Russia

Tuition fees

Tuition fees at the University of Andorra depend on the program and the duration of the program. The fees are also subject to change at any time. On average, international students would pay between €750 – €1,800 for undergraduate programs per semester. While postgraduate programs per semester cost between €1,800 and €3,700. Further information on specific tuition charged for each course can be obtained from the respective faculties. Read Also: University of Sussex, Chancellor’s International Scholarships in UK

Faculties in the University of Andorra

The University of Andorra offers both bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees in the following faculties

Arts and HumanitiesBusiness and social sciencesLanguage and CulturalMedicine and HealthEngineeringScience and technology

Living on Campus

The University of Andorra provides campus housing for all students. However, this not guaranteed. If accommodation on campus is not available, the university’s International Student Service would be on hand to assist you in getting accommodation. FOR MORE VISIT THE UNIVERSITY OF ANDORRA OFFICIAL WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE Read Also: List of DAAD Scholarships– Apply Now

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