BHSc (with placement)

Physiotherapy

Learn more about studying Physiotherapy as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    12,000EUR
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Universidad CEU San Pablo says about their program:

The Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy with the most hours of clinical practice in Spain Do you want to be a physical therapist? The Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy at Universidad CEU San Pablo trains you with a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates the latest advances in the profession, such as cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, intensive care or therapeutic exercise.

We gather theory and practice in a unique program so that you get a comprehensive learning and be able to prevent, diagnose and treat the different ailments with the most advanced treatments. You will learn with more hours of clinical practice than any other university in Spain. From the first year you will carry out simulation exercises in our facilities and, from the second year on, in clinics and hospitals. In total, more than 2,300 hours to learn the latest advances in physiotherapy and specialize.

In addition, we bring you closer to the profession with a free complement of more than 200 hours of specialized training such as manual therapy, sports physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise in musculoskeletal pathology, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or pilates.

We have advanced facilities that include 22 physiotherapy offices, both basic and specific, and our own University Polyclinic where you will work on real cases under the supervision of the faculty.

Are you ready to become a physical therapist? You can study in Spanish or make a difference by studying in English.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.
  • The admission process at our university consists of an assessment of your academic and professional profile, as well as the results of your entrance exam, and your performance during the personal interview.

English proficiency

  • Language requirement for admission

    B2 English

Entry requirements

  • Universidad CEU San Pablo Entrance Exam

    This test will be done online, and its purpose is not to evaluate how much knowledge you have about the degree, but to know your abilities and personal expectations.

  • Degrees of the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies and Degrees of the Higher Polytechnic School (Engineering)

    Candidates must take, in addition to the above tests, a Mathematics test.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry

    All students who apply for a place in the Degree in Dentistry, must take, in addition to the common tests, a Chemistry Test and a Biology Test.

Documents required

During the admission process you must provide the following documents:

  • Valid passport
  • Photo (passport-type)
  • Academic transcripts of the studies you have carried out to date, which allow you access to the Spanish University system. In the case of secondary school students, the grades for the last two completed academic years
  • Motivation letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (optional)
  • Language certificates
  • Grade equivalence document

    This needs to be submitted by those students who have completed a pre-university system other than Spanish and who wish to apply for a scholarship or the Degree in Dentistry. This document can be issued by the agency Homologation Student Services. Transfer students are not eligible for a scholarship and therefore, do not need to submit this document.

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €13,390 to €22,390 per year

Funding

CEU Merit International Scholarship

The CEU Merit International is a financial aid program for students from foreign pre-university systems who want to attend the 1st year of university. Its fundamental objective is to reward the talent in our classrooms.

The program grants up to 50% of the academic fees*, depending on the academic record and profile of the candidate, and offers the possibility of renewing the scholarship during all the years of the degree.

*Academic fees are the total price of an academic year; they do not include the fees of pre-admission or enrollment.

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What is the cost of living near Universidad CEU San Pablo?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Spain-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€907Range: €600 to €1,500
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€710Range: €450 to €1,100
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€133Range: €85 to €213
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€29Range: €20 to €45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€16Range: €7 to €30
Monthly public transport pass€30Range: €20 to €50
Monthly grocery basket€250Range: €180 to €350
Coffee shop drink€2Range: €1 to €4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€9Range: €7 to €12
Gym membership€41Range: €28 to €60

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Universidad CEU San Pablo

Many international students will require a visa to study in Spain, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.