MAEC-AECID Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 5.5
- Components
- L 5 / R 5 / W 5 / S 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- February–May
Last verified: 2026-03
About MAEC-AECID Scholarships
MAEC-AECID Scholarships are funded by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for nationals of developing countries. They support postgraduate and doctoral studies at Spanish universities, covering tuition, monthly allowances, health insurance, and return airfare. Some programmes are taught in Spanish, while others are available in English.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 60, DELE B2
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1MAEC-AECID requires IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in each band for English-taught programmes. Some programmes require Spanish proficiency (DELE B2) instead. Confirm the language of instruction for your target programme.
- 2Spain offers an excellent quality of life at lower costs compared to Northern Europe. The scholarship's monthly allowance, combined with Spain's affordable living costs, provides a comfortable student experience.
- 3The application window is February to April. If your programme is taught in Spanish, focus on Spanish language preparation. For English-taught programmes, the IELTS 5.5 requirement is highly achievable with focused preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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