Declaration of equivalence of foreign degrees of higher education

What is the declaration of equivalence?

The declaration of equivalence of foreign university degrees, regulated in Royal Decree 889/2022 (boe.es), of October 18, is a recognition of the degree at the level of Degree or Master with exclusively academic and administrative effects throughout the national territory.

What's the point?

It serves to:

• To continue studies, if the university requires it
• To participate in selective processes as a public employee
• So that the employer knows what the degree corresponds to

It does not serve for the exercise of a profession regulated by Royal Decree 889/2022. In that case, the approval must be requested.

What are the minimum requirements?

Grade: Official university degree in the country of origin, of a minimum of three years of full-time study (180 ECTS or equivalent). You must give access to university master’s degrees.

Master: Official university degree in the country of origin, of a minimum of one year of full-time study (60 ECTS or equivalent). You must give access to doctoral studies.

When to request it?

The declaration of equivalence can be requested provided that:

• The university degree corresponds to a Bachelor's or Master's level. Consult in Spanish Qualifications Framework (educacionfpydeportes.gob.es).
• The university degree does not lead to a regulated profession. Consultar el Anexo del Real Decreto 889/2022 (boe.es), de 18 de octubre.
• The university degree leads to a regulated profession, but the applicant does not aim for professional performance.

Where to apply for equivalence if the degree is at the doctoral level?

The declaration of equivalence to the academic level of Doctor or Doctor is made by Spanish universities. Please refer to the university to which you should apply in the Register of Universities, Centres and Degrees (universidades.sede.gob.es).

The application procedure is processed exclusively through the electronic office.

After completing the application and submitting it, you can check the status of the processing of your file.

What documents must be provided?

1. Document that proves the identity and nationality.
2. Title or certification accrediting your expedition.

• With official translation into Spanish.
• Legalized and apostilled (exempt titles from EU member countries, EEA and Switzerland).

3. Academic certification or European Diploma Supplement. The duration in academic years of the curriculum, the subjects passed and the total time burden of each of them expressed in hours or in ECTS credits must be recorded.

• With signature of the academic authority and seal of the university.
• If more than 15% of the total credits of the degree have been validated, provide a certificate from the institution from which the credits originate.
• With official translation into Spanish.
• Legalized and apostilled (exempt titles from EU member countries, EEA and Switzerland).

4. Proof of payment. Available options:

• Telematic payment (proof not necessary).
• Payment with model 790-107 in collaborating entities.
• Payment by transfer.