Thousands of international students have made their way to Spain. Some of the reasons many foreigners opted to study there are its high-quality education, numerous research opportunities, diverse culture, and the chance to learn other languages.
Scholarships, grants, and other forms of funding are offered by University of Zaragoza to international students. We’ll discuss them in this article, and you can use them to fulfill your dream of studying abroad without incurring high costs. So, let’s get started!
University of Zaragoza Scholarships for International Students
Yaneris Velasquez — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; 2024–2026 cohort; first semester in Zaragoza after August 2024 summer school
Monthly stipend of EUR 1,400 covered her mobility expenses. In Zaragoza, about EUR 700 per month covered her needs and leisure: EUR 390 for a shared-apartment room, EUR 24 transportation and about EUR 150 food.
Ana Abed León — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; reported having studied in Zaragoza and Prague
Scholarship covered tuition and provided EUR 1,400 per month across the joint programme.
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds
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Reported background and preparation
Yaneris Velasquez — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; 2024–2026 cohort; first semester in Zaragoza after August 2024 summer school
Food Engineering undergraduate research included an optical-sensor project on milk adulterants, a 2021 publication and a 2022 research internship in Alicante. Prepared for about two years and applied before graduation with a university certificate confirming her expected completion.
Ana Abed León — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; reported having studied in Zaragoza and Prague
Chemical Engineering bachelor’s at Universidad de Sonora, two summer research internships and a year in France including a metal-recovery research placement. Built relationships that supported recommendation letters and aligned her motivation with sustainability and business interests.
How Recipients Met Language Requirements
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TOEFL
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Ana Abed León — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; reported having studied in Zaragoza and Prague: Took TOEFL for MESD; used free online materials, practice tests and response templates for writing and speaking.
Yaneris Velasquez — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; 2024–2026 cohort; first semester in Zaragoza after August 2024 summer school
Described studying 100% in English, initially challenging despite a solid foundation; daily use improved her confidence.
Ana Abed León — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; reported having studied in Zaragoza and Prague
Reported all courses taught in English across the joint programme; daily life in Spain could be more challenging without Spanish.
Academic and University Experiences
Recipient and degree/program
Reported experience
Yaneris Velasquez — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; 2024–2026 cohort; first semester in Zaragoza after August 2024 summer school
The Zaragoza MemTECH semester developed project-management skills alongside membrane materials and basic engineering knowledge.
Ana Abed León — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; reported having studied in Zaragoza and Prague
Described Zaragoza’s business-oriented curriculum and knowledgeable professors, contrasting it with the chemistry focus in Prague. The joint programme supported visa and accommodation arrangements for mobility stages.
Application Timelines Reported by Recipients
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Application or scholarship route
Reported application timeline
Yaneris Velasquez — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; 2024–2026 cohort; first semester in Zaragoza after August 2024 summer school
December 2023: applied while still completing undergraduate study. March 2024: progressed to the interview phase. April 2024: received admission and main-list scholarship confirmation. August 2024: began the Montpellier summer school, followed by the first semester in Zaragoza.
Interview Experiences Reported by Scholarship Recipients
Recipient and degree/program
Interview organisation/stage
Reported experience
Yaneris Velasquez — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; 2024–2026 cohort; first semester in Zaragoza after August 2024 summer school
MESD selection interview
Described a comfortable interview and clearly communicated medium- and long-term goals.
Ana Abed León — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development, MemTECH; reported having studied in Zaragoza and Prague
MESD application interview
Felt enthusiasm and confidence in the interview strengthened her application.
Admission to another Erasmus Mundus programme in Circular Economy; also previously accepted into a PhD programme in France.
Chose MESD for its stronger business component, aligned with her goals. Could not begin the earlier French PhD because she had not yet met the academic level required.
Funded Offers for Planned Study
Recipient and intended degree/program
Reported award and application journey
Fiza Butt — Joint Master’s in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development
Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.
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