Homologación o declaración de equivalencia de títulos universitarios extranjeros
Recognize a foreign university qualification
Choose homologación or equivalencia based on whether you need recognition for a regulated profession or academic level/field in Spain.
- Who it is for
- EU and non-EU citizens
- Legal deadline
- No legal deadline
- How long it takes
- can take substantially longer than expected; do not promise a fixed 6–12 month window
- Cost
- €166.50 current official fee
- Where
- Online · Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
Steps
- Decide whether the goal requires homologación, equivalencia or a different university convalidación route.ciencia.gob.es
- Prepare the degree, transcript/academic evidence and any legalisation/translation required by the document's country of origin.ciencia.gob.es
- Pay the current fee and submit through the official Valida-TE procedure.ciencia.gob.es
That is the whole procedure
If you would rather go through yours with someone, describe it to NEXO first. You will find out what applies to you, and whether you need a person.
What to bring
- Foreign university degree and academic record/documentation required for the selected recognition route.ciencia.gob.es
- Apostille/legalisation and official translation where the current origin/treaty rules require them.ciencia.gob.es
- Proof of the current official fee payment.ciencia.gob.es
What the official sources say
Homologación and equivalencia are different procedures with different purposes; homologación is not automatically the right route for every foreign graduate.ciencia.gob.es
The current official fee is €166.50.ciencia.gob.es
Legalisation/translation treatment depends on the document origin and applicable international/EU rules.ciencia.gob.es
What we see in practice
NEXO's own observations. They are not official information and carry no source.
- Recent applicants report outcomes ranging from months to a year or longer; use this as a planning-risk warning, not a promised average.
Questions people ask
Do I need homologación?
Only if the objective and profession fit that route. Equivalencia or another recognition path may be the correct procedure.ciencia.gob.es
How much is the government fee?
€166.50 at the current verified date; re-check the official fee before filing.ciencia.gob.es
How long does it take?
Do not promise one timeframe. Reported cases vary widely by qualification, completeness and workload.
What gets it refused or delayed
- The wrong recognition route is selected or required degree/academic/legalisation documentation is incomplete.ciencia.gob.es
Does any of this sound like you?
- It is unclear whether the profession is regulated, which recognition route applies, or an adverse/conditional decision needs review.
Cases like these need someone to look at the details. Describe yours to NEXO and we will tell you what applies and what to do next.