Can you change universities while studying the same degree?

Starting college doesn't mean 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 the same degree program at a different university.

The changing universities within the same degree program is a real option, and every year thousands of students apply for it. It is neither unusual nor complicated; it is simply a way to find a place that suits you better.

There is an official process called file transfer. It is the system that allows you to transfer from one university to another without starting your degree from scratch.

Most students don't do it because of the subjects, but because of how they feel: maybe it's not the city you expected, you can't get used to the campus, you don't like the atmosphere, or you need a more motivating environment.

However, each institution has its own requirements. Some universities ask for:

• A specific average score.
• A minimum number of credits passed.
• Places available on your degree program.

Even so, in practice, relocation 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, because each faculty applies its own regulations.

It is also possible, and more and more students are choosing to do so. Sometimes you discover that your degree program is not what you expected, and then two paths open up:

1. Changing majors at the same university, if there are places available.
2. Make a new pre-registration 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 if I want to change my degree program? 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 change of university, although you should bear in mind that public universities tend to be in higher demand and sometimes require a minimum grade point average or a certain number of credits passed.

Changing universities or majors 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 student residences in various locations throughout Spain, designed for students who are starting a new stage 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 available places and the academic calendar.

By transferring your academic record, re-registering, or transferring credits, in accordance with the regulations of the destination university.

The usual: approved credits, available places, and not having exhausted calls for applications.

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.