All qualifying degrees and master's degrees will be reduced in price starting next academic year.
The Government will match their studies at the lowest price: 17.29 euros per credit.
BarcelonaNext academic year, the Department of Research and Universities will implement the reduction in public tuition fees for qualifying bachelor's and master's degrees—those that qualify for a profession, such as law or architecture—to the lowest current price: €17.69 per credit each academic year, in addition to official master's degrees. Regional Minister of Research and Universities, Núria Montserrat, during a conference at the Europa Forum. Tribune
The Generalitat's commitment is to match the lower prices for these programs starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. to guarantee access to the university system, although it made it conditional on the approval of the budget, something that was not achieved. This is an obstacle that Montserrat herself acknowledged this Friday morning, although sources from the regional ministry have confirmed that it has been decided. Numerous, although she has said she has "the entire legislature" to achieve it. Furthermore, she has announced that she is working on a new multi-year university funding model.
universities." Furthermore, there are 9.5 graduates per thousand individuals, which is a high figure in European comparisons. The challenge "is to achieve training aligned with a constantly evolving labor market," she claimed.
"Calm" about the PAUs
On the other hand, Montserrat has sent a message of "calm" to students who will be taking the university entrance exams (PAU) this year, assuring them that the new model is "adapted" to the baccalaureate they are currently studying. "The baccalaureate is competitive; students shouldn't suffer. We are adapting the PAU to the baccalaureate they are currently studying," Montserrat stated. However, she expressed her willingness to explain the changes to industry stakeholders "as many times as necessary."
