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obiaguna:
Thanks . I would use your approach. Did you go to I.E though?

No brother but same approach can be used regardless of which field you want to follow

1andonly:
It's ok if you want to do that you might want to weigh up the cost and timelines. The Nigerian option is easier and seamless. You get it the same day. If you get to Spain and need another one, fair enough.
I have AIICO and have never had need to use it.

@1andonly, thanks for your thoughts.

obiaguna:
I have been following with keen interest on the possibility of studying in Spain. This particular country excites me. Does anyone have an idea of a capped tuition fee for most Spanish business schools at Msc level?

@obiaguna, not sure if looking for a max fee will be the right approach to studying outside Nigeria especially at PG level. Most important is to research various schools and see the one that fit into both your short and long term goals. Once you narrow your options down you can weed off some more based on finance (including scholarship & loans ) acceptance rate... You can also follow them on fb and twitter because they may organise events in Nigeria (I know of IE business school) and also attend webinars where you can ask more personalized questions. I know this may sound a bit cliched but honestly it worked for me when I decided to go to grad school.

Trust this helps.

Unfortunately I have no figure to share with you. It all depends on which grad school you choose to attend.

@1andonly (or any one currently studying in Spain), please I need your thoughts on med insurance. I have read the post on how to obtain it but the school recommended buying from Spain not because the one from is inferior but because it may take a day or so for the health provoder in Spain to confirm with their Nigerian counterpart before treatment can be provided. Please what is your experience usingba health insurance cover from Nigeria.

Anyone's thoughts will be highly appreciated.

zendman:
I need an accommodation in madrid because my school is in madrid. Do you have any contact there? @objifeanyi
@1andonly by contract you mean I have to pay for the whole four months or more?

@zendman I will suggest you contact the ad com officers in your school to help you. In my own case I the ad com officer shared a contact with me. Recall schools in Spain may not have too many experience of Nigerian students applying from Nigeria so it is best you insist they share an accommodation contact with you

1andonly:
First off, there are not so many folks going to Spain for studies but I reckon that before September, more people will definitely visit. I had the same challenges too.
You need a contract. Just a proof that you have somewhere to stay. The contract should be longer than 4 months. Truth is that most of these things we discussed somewhere in the thread (refer to Kudie page 4) so it is a bit difficult for me to repeat them.
I'd tell you what, that contract is for your own good as I found out. Some people coming from other countries who did not have any contract ended up paying prohibitive hotel prices whilst I just checked into my accommodation without spending any dime.
Depending on the city, you should be able to get something and the embassy takes this seriously. Again, it must be an original certificate sent from Spain.
PS: We discussed some of this in detail at some point in the thread. Most generic FAQ's have been treated.

Thanks 1andonly, it was a bit confusing for me because the school advised against it earlier till I found out that I am the first Nigerian applying from Nigeria. In any case I have a contact I am discussing with now. May I ask if the contract is in English or Spanish and will I have to legalize at the embassy.

zendman:
From my findings You can pay for just a month or even book an hotel but i won't advice you to book for an hotel. Did you find out about the amount for legalization at the embassy?
Note: Make sure you have at least 3 million naira as proof of financial capability in your personal account before you apply for visa.

No I did not but from a reliable source, I understand it is N1600 per page and this also conforms to information at the start of this thread by 1andonly. Also please go with the exact amount, it was also stated in this thread if you read from the beginning. Were you able to book a room down for a month? and where in Spain.

zendman:
why is this thread redundant

Amazing to me also seems like no one wants to go to Spain for further studies. I eventually had the chance to visit the consulate today on accommodation and they maintained I have to show evidence of accommodation as part of the visa process.

Unfortunately I could not go beyond the gate, I kept relating my message to the security personnel who fed me back after he had asked someone, as a result it did not afford me much opportunity to ask if I have to pay upfront for the entire duration of my program or I can book a room for say a month or two, while I check out other alternatives when I get there.

Guys who already got their student visas (for PG programs), how did you do yours - paid all in full or part!!! Any response will be appreciated

Hello everyone... First, I will like to first thank 1andonly for starting this tread because I have found it very useful throughout my application process.
I got admission to study a master's course in supply chain in Zaragoza Logistics Centre (a partnership between MIT and University of Zaragoza) and school starts in Aug 11. I will need some help with how I can go about my accommodation for visa application. The school has no accommodation but have stated on my admission letter that "the centre will support me to find accommodation in a hall of residence at the University of Zaragoza or an apartment in Zaragoza", do you think is sufficient for visa application while I pay for hotel for a couple of days pending when the school finds a place for me when I arrive in August.

I have contacted the school earlier on this but they advised that most students pay for a hotel for a day or two and use it for visa process as it allows them enough time to explore the various accommodation options before final payment.

I will glad to have anyone's thoughts on this.