Moroccan Students Contribute Over €133 Million to Spain's Economy

Rabat – Spain is not only getting revenues from trade exports but also from education, as over 7,263 Moroccans were enrolled in Spanish universities in the last academic year.
Data shared with Morocco World News from StudiesIn estimates that a Moroccan student enrolled in a public university in Valladolid could pay around €8,360 in tuition over four years. This is in addition to living costs that could range between €7,200 to €14,400.
The study shows that studying at a private university like Madrid or Barcelona would require higher budgets.
' Using a conservative estimate of €15,560 per student (based on affordable cities like Valladolid), the total spending by the 7,263 Moroccan students currently studying in Spain would be: 7,263 students × €15,560 = approximately €113 million over four years,' the source said.
This means that the number could exceed €200 million if many Moroccan students are based in cities with higher living and tuition costs, or if they are enrolled in private universities.
StudiesIn also shared the overall number of international students that signed up for Spanish-based universities, noting that the European country welcomed a record of 241,777 international students in the 2022-2023 academic year, up from 224,080 in the previous season.
This also represents a strong rebound from 175,382 students in 2020-2021 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Moroccan students are drawn to Spain for a variety of reasons,' the study said, noting the availability of academic programs in both Spanish and English.
The factors also include a 'strong reputation for high-quality public and private universities' as well as the opportunity to live in a diverse environment with international student communities from different backgrounds.
'Spain's geographic closeness, shared history, linguistic, and cultural familiarity also make it a particularly appealing choice for Moroccan families,' the same source added.
StudiesIn.com also highlights the costs Spanish universities charge students depending on the region. In Madrid, a bachelor's degree could cost between €66,200 in a public university, while the number could be nearly double in a private university (€105,200).'
In Barcelona, public schooling could be similar to Madrid's rates or more, ranging between €62,240 and €95,040 at public universities. But the budget is estimated at more than €165,760 in private universities.
Four-year costs for a bachelor's degree in Valencia at a public university range between €50,000 and €69,000, while the budget could exceed €133,000 at private universities.
In Seville, the total budget could be between €30,000 and €60,000 in a public school.
For StudiesIn, Valladolid is known for affordability, as public university students can spend between €15,560 to €22,760, while private university students may pay between €16,800 and €134,400 for four years. Tags: Education in MoroccoSpain and Morocco

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