If you have completed or are completing your studies in Brazil and want to pursue an undergraduate degree in Spain, find out how university admission works, what requirements you need to meet, and what steps you must follow as a Brazilian student.
Yes. If you completed high school in Brazil, you can start the process to access a university in Spain. However, since the Brazilian educational system is different from the Spanish one, you will need to carry out a series of procedures so that your studies can be considered in the university admission process.
If you have completed the High School in Brazil, Your studies can serve as the basis for applying for admission to the Spanish university system.
However, the Brazilian diploma does not automatically convert into a Spanish admission grade. It is necessary to prepare the documentation and follow the corresponding procedure.
To do this, you need to properly arrange for the recognition of your academic credentials and verify that how the chosen university calculates the admission score for international students.
For Brazilian students, the access process must be analyzed according to their individual academic situation and the criteria of the destination university. A High School Certification, UNEDasiss Accreditation, and the PCE may be part of the access planning.
The entire process may vary depending on the university, but these are some of the steps you should consider.
Complete your secondary education in Brazil and gather the necessary academic documentation.
Initiate, when necessary, the recognition of your studies within the Spanish educational system.
Obtain the necessary accreditation and determine which exams can improve your admission score.
Apply to universities within the corresponding deadlines and requirements.
Important: there is no single formula valid for all Spanish universities. Admission requirements, considered subjects, and documentation may vary. Therefore, it is recommended to first define the degree program and the universities of interest before deciding which PCE to prepare for.
For a Brazilian student, the process begins with the recognition of studies completed in Brazil and continues with the preparation for university admission. In general, it is necessary to analyze High School, the homologation, UNEDasiss, the admission grade, the possible PCE tests, and the required Spanish level.
You must have completed high school studies in Brazil and possess the necessary academic documentation to begin the access process in Spain.
Your academic transcript will be one of the bases used to analyze your background and prepare the recognition of your studies.
Starting pointAs Brazilian High School belongs to a different educational system than the Spanish one, it may be necessary to carry out the procedure of approval of studies for its recognition in Spain.
It is important to start this step in advance and properly prepare the required documentation.
Academic recognitionUNEDasiss participates in the accreditation process for international students who wish to access certain Spanish universities.
The services you need to request must be defined according to your educational system, your university and the chosen method of admission.
University accreditationMeeting the basic requirements does not automatically mean getting a spot in your desired university degree program.
In the most competitive courses, it will be necessary to achieve a sufficiently high admission grade to compete for the available vacancies.
It depends on the majorDepending on your situation and the university, the PCE can be used to increase your admission score and improve your access possibilities.
Courses must be chosen strategically according to the university degree and the criteria applied by the universities.
To increase the gradeIf the course is taught in Spanish, the university may require you to prove a certain level of language proficiency.
In many cases, the B2 level It is an important reference, but the specific requirement may vary depending on the university and the course.
Frequently B2The administrative process is only part of university access. After organizing your documentation, you need to know which score you can use to participate in the admission process.
For highly competitive courses, CPs can play an important role in increasing your final grade.
Medicine, Engineering, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Economics, or other undergraduate degrees may require different grades and subjects. Therefore, it is not recommended to start preparing for exams without first analyzing your concrete university goal.
The process becomes much clearer when you know what steps to follow and in what order. Requirements may vary depending on the university and the chosen program, but this is the general path that a Brazilian student should know.
Before starting any procedure, define which degree you want to pursue and which universities you intend to apply to. This allows you to check the required grade, the possible PCE exams, and the required Spanish level.
You must gather the documentation corresponding to High School completed in Brazil, including the necessary documents to prove your studies and academic results. These documents will be used in the recognition and access procedures.
Depending on the access route, it will be necessary to perform the procedure of recognition of Brazilian studies so that they are recognized in the Spanish educational system. Since this process can take time, it is important not to leave it until the end.
UNEDasiss participates in the academic accreditation of international students who wish to access many Spanish universities. The services you must request depend their academic status and the university they have chosen.
If you need to increase your grade to access the desired course, the PCE can improve your admission score. Subjects must be chosen according to the degree and the weightings used by the universities.
If the university requires language proof, you must present a certification accepted by the institution. In many cases, the B2 level It is used as a reference, but the requirement must be verified for each program and university.
With the academic documentation, accreditation, possible PCE results, and language proof, you will be able to participate in the admission process of the chosen universities. It is essential to respect Application deadlines and procedures.
For a Brazilian student, the process may involve several administrative and academic steps. If you also need to reach the B2 level of Spanish or prepare for the PCE exams, starting early allows you to organize each phase with much more confidence and prevent everything from piling up in the final months.
Homologation, UNEDasiss services, PCE exams, admission grade, and Spanish proficiency level must be analyzed according to the university and the undergraduate program. This guide presents the general path, but your case must be planned based on the institutions to which you intend to apply.
Studying in another country is a project that goes far beyond learning a language. In PCE Spanish School, we work with international students who want to learn Spanish, prepare to live in Spain, and, in many cases, build a pathway to enter a Spanish university.
Coordinates the PCE Spanish School project and develops training pathways designed to help international students achieve their linguistic and academic goals in Spain.
It accompanies students throughout the entire learning process, coordinates the courses, and helps organize a progression adapted to the level and goals of each student.
It is one of the first points of contact for new students. It helps to understand the different options, clarify doubts, and identify the most suitable educational pathway for each situation.
Diego, Isabel, and Sandra represent only a part of PCE Spanish School. Teachers, coordinators, administrative staff, and other professionals work together to support international students in their Spanish learning and in their academic projects in Spain.
It depends on your access process. The PCEs should not be understood as an identical requirement for all Brazilian students. They can be especially important when you need increase your admission score to compete for a spot in a more competitive undergraduate degree.
As Specific Competency Tests (PCE) they are exams linked to the UNEDasiss system and can be used in the admission process for international students in Spanish universities.
Depending on the university and the admission pathway, good grades on these tests can help you increase your score and compete for spots in programs with higher cutoff scores.
The choice must be made according to the degree program you intend to pursue and how each university weighs the different subjects.
For courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and other scientific fields, subjects like Biology, Chemistry, or specific disciplines can carry an important weight.
In undergraduate programs in this field, it is necessary to check which subjects receive the greatest weighting at the selected universities.
Mathematics, Physics, and other scientific subjects can be especially relevant in Engineering courses and technical fields.
The best combination depends on the institution. Even for the same undergraduate degree, the weightings can change between universities.
Before choosing your subjects, confirm which tests are accepted and how they factor into your admission score calculation.
The goal is not to take as many practice tests as possible, but to prepare the ones that can actually help you achieve the required score.
For Brazilian students, the strategy must also consider the access route, the homologation status, and the necessary UNEDasiss services. Therefore, choosing subjects without first analyzing the degree program and the universities can cause you to invest time in tests that do not offer the best advantage for your admission process.
If the undergraduate degree is taught in Spanish, the university may require you to prove a certain level of language proficiency. For many international students, Level B2 is a frequent reference, although the specific requirement may vary according to the university and the chosen course.
With a B2 level, you should be able to follow university lectures, understand relatively complex texts, and communicate independently in academic and everyday situations.
If the university requires proof of language proficiency, it is not enough to simply state that you speak Spanish. It may be necessary to submit a certification or document accepted by the institution.
DELE and SIELE are among the best-known international certifications. Before choosing a test, always check which certificates and levels are accepted by the university of interest.
It certifies a specific level of Spanish after passing the corresponding exam.
Evaluates your language skills and provides a result related to the CEFR levels.
Portuguese and Spanish are Romance languages and share many words and structures. This can make it easier to start learning for a Brazilian, especially in reading and comprehension. However, this closeness can also create false friends, Portuguese interferences, and the feeling that one's Spanish level is higher than it actually is.
Reaching the B2 level requires time, practice, and consistency. If you also need to prepare for the PCE exams, the ideal approach is to plan for both goals in advance, avoiding having to quickly improve Spanish and study PCE subjects at the same time in the final months.
Level B2 is a frequent reference, but it should not be considered a universal rule. Always check the required level and accepted certifications for the university and degree program you intend to apply to.
For a Brazilian student, the path may involve different needs: learn Spanish to the required level,prepare the PCE exams and correctly organize the academic process for university admission. Therefore, we work with specialized teams at each stage.
If you do not yet have the required language proficiency, we can arrange a progressive path from A1 up to B2 or C1, considering your current level and the date you intend to start university.
If you need to raise your grade or organize the academic part of the process, the specialized team can help choose PCE subjects and prepare for the exams according to the degree and universities you want.
For Brazilian students who are still building their level of Spanish, it is important to avoid leaving everything to the end. The ideal path is to progressively improve the language and, at the appropriate time, integrate the PCE preparation in a way that is compatible with their linguistic evolution.
Tell us which undergraduate degree you intend to pursue, which universities you are considering, your current level of Spanish, and when you want to start your studies. This way we can help you better understand which steps make sense for your case.
See the answers to some of the most common questions about Brazilian High School, homologation, UNEDasiss, PCE exams, admission grade, and Spanish proficiency level.
Yes. If you completed high school in Brazil, you can begin the process of accessing a Spanish university.
However, it will be necessary to properly organize the recognition of your studies and fulfill the requirements defined for your pathway.
Homologation can be part of the process for the recognition of Brazilian studies in the Spanish educational system.
The concrete need and the way to use this procedure must be analyzed according to the access route and the destination university.
UNEDasiss is a UNED service used in accreditation procedures for international students who wish to access Spanish universities.
The services you need to request depend on your educational system and the requirements applied by your chosen university.
Not necessarily in all cases. CPs can be especially useful when you need to increase your admission grade.
The strategy depends on the course, the university, the admission pathway, and the grade you need to achieve.
There is no single number that is suitable for all students.
It is necessary to analyze which subjects are considered by the university and which ones can provide the best weighting for the chosen undergraduate degree.
The admission process in Spain should not be planned assuming automatically that the ENEM score replaces the PCE.
You must verify the specific path used by the Spanish university and which academic results it considers in the admission process.
The required grade depends on the degree program and the chosen university.
High-demand courses, such as certain healthcare undergraduate degrees or other highly competitive fields, may require a significantly higher score.
Many universities use the B2 level as a reference when the undergraduate program is taught in Spanish.
However, the requirement varies depending on the institution and the course, so you should always check the specific language requirement.
DELE and SIELE are among the best-known international certifications to prove the level of Spanish.
Before taking a test, check whether the certification and the level obtained are accepted by the university you want.
Yes, but planning is very important. If you are still at a beginner level of Spanish, it may be more appropriate to start with language preparation first and gradually introduce PCE subjects.
Thus, you avoid having to quickly learn the language while studying complex academic content in Spanish.
The sooner, the better, especially if you still need to complete the homologation process, improve your Spanish level, or prepare for the PCE exams.
Starting in advance allows you to better distribute each step and reduce the risk of missing important deadlines.
PCE Spanish School specializes in Spanish preparation for international students.
For the preparation of the PCE and specific guidance related to university access, we work together with the specialized team of Escuela PCE.
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