Can you change universities while studying the same degree?

Starting university doesn’t mean that everything has to stay the same. Sometimes, continuing to grow means looking for a different environment, a different city, or even a different campus. And yes, you can continue studying the same degree at a different university.

Changing universities within the same degree program is a real option, and every year thousands of students apply to do so. It’s not unusual or complicated; it’s simply a way to find a place that suits you better.

There is an official process called a transfer of records. This system allows you to move from one university to another without starting your degree from scratch.

Most students do not do this because of the subjects, but because of how they feel: perhaps it is not the city you expected, you cannot get used to the campus, you are not convinced by the atmosphere, or you need a more motivating environment.

However, each institution has its own conditions. Some universities require:

• A specific grade point average.
• A minimum number of credits passed.
• Available places on your degree program.

Even so, in practice, transferring is possible and much more common than it seems.

In many cases, yes.

Some universities accept applications in February, while others only process changes at the beginning of the academic year. The only way to confirm this is to check directly with the university you want to attend, as each faculty has its own regulations.

This is also possible, and more and more students are deciding to do so. Sometimes you discover that the degree is not what you expected, and then there are two options:

1. Change degrees at the same university, if there are places available.
2. Reapply and start another degree, either at your university or at another one.

And now for the big question… Do I have to retake the Selectividad exam if I want to change degrees? In most cases, no. You would only have to retake it if you need to improve your grade to get into the new degree program.

Yes, it is entirely possible.

The process is the same as for any university transfer, although you should bear in mind that public universities are usually more in demand and sometimes require a minimum grade point average or a certain number of credits passed.

Changing universities or degree programs is not a step backward; it is a courageous decision to find an environment that truly helps you move forward.

And, whatever your destination, at Stephouse we have university residences in various locations throughout Spain, designed for students who are starting new stages in their lives, moving to a new city, or looking for a place where they can feel at home from day one.

You choose the path. We are ready to accompany you.

Yes, but it will depend on the number of places available and the academic calendar.

By transferring your academic record, re-registering, or transferring your credits, depending on the regulations of the destination university.

The usual: approved credits, available places, and not having exhausted all attempts.

It depends on the validations. In similar degrees, quite a lot is usually validated.

It requires paperwork, but it is a very common and regulated process.