The Public universities of Andalusia They stand out for being some of the most affordable in Spain, with an average price of 12,62 euros per credit for Bachelor's degrees. This cost places the community among the four regions with the lowest prices, only surpassed by Galicia (11,95 euros), Asturias (12,34 euros) and the Canary Islands (12,5 euros), according to the Statistics on Public University Prices published by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.
Andalusia reaffirms its commitment to equal opportunities by maintaining Their tuition fees at levels that facilitate access to higher educationWith a general 25% drop in the cost of loans at Spanish public universities over the last decade, Andalusia has managed to become one of the communities that has benefited most from this decline.
The average price per loan nationwide in the 2024-2025 academic year is 15,37 euros, the lowest in the entire historical series, and Andalusia has contributed to this positive trend by maintaining its affordable pricing policy. In comparison, other regions such as Navarra (19,29 euros), Madrid (18,55 euros) and Catalonia (18,15 euros) have considerably higher prices.
Affordable prices in various areas of knowledge
The average cost of credits in the public universities The tuition fee varies according to the area of study. In Andalusia, degrees in Arts and Humanities, Education, Business, Administration and Law have the lowest prices, with an average of between 13,72 and 14,15 euros per credit. On the other hand, technical degrees such as Computer Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine and Industry have slightly higher prices, although they are still more affordable than in other communities. It should be noted that technical degrees are also those that have experienced the greatest reduction in tuition fees in recent years. Since the 2017-2018 academic year, the prices of first-time tuition fees in these areas have decreased by between 26% and 27%.
In addition to competitive prices on grades, Andalusia is among the communities with the lowest costs for Master's degreesIn the 2024-2025 academic year, the average price per credit for Master's degrees that qualify or are linked to regulated professions is 15,76 euros, a figure that represents a reduction of 48% compared to 2014-2015, when the price was 30,39 euros.
In the case of non-qualifying Master's degrees, the average price is 30,04 euros per credit, which also reflects a significant drop of 13,84 euros compared to a decade ago. This decrease contributes to making postgraduate studies more accessible to Andalusian students and reinforces equal opportunities.
A strategic commitment to public universities
The pricing policy of Andalusian public universities not only guarantees access to university education, but also reinforces the attractiveness of the community for students from other regions and abroad. This approach is part of the educational strategy of the Andalusian Government, which seeks to position public universities as drivers of social and economic development.
While communities such as Madrid and Navarra maintain the highest prices, Andalusia has opted for a policy of moderation and accessibility that particularly benefits families with fewer resources. This approach is in line with the objective of reducing economic barriers and facilitating access to higher education as a fundamental right.
The contrast between the autonomous communities in terms of tuition fees is notable. In Navarra, the average price is 61% higher than in Galicia, the cheapest community. For its part, Andalusia remains in line with the most accessible regions, which makes it an attractive option for thousands of students.
Furthermore, this low price policy extends not only to degrees, but also to masters and other higher education courses, which It allows young Andalusians to continue their education without facing excessive financial burdens.
A hopeful future for Andalusian students
Thanks to these measures, Andalusia ensures that its public universities remain spaces of inclusion and progress. Economic accessibility not only facilitates access to education, but also contributes to reducing dropout rates and improving the rates of higher education graduates in the region.
El The Andalusian Government has highlighted its commitment to maintaining these affordable prices and continuing to support families and students so that no one is left out of the educational system for economic reasons. In this way, the Public universities of Andalusia They continue to be an example of how to guarantee equal opportunities and universal access to higher education.
