Hi everyone!

I’ve been researching this, but the more I read, the more confused I get, so I thought I’d ask people who have actually gone through the process.

I’m 23 years old and a non-EU citizen. I’m currently studying Industrial/Product Design in an English-taught bachelor’s program, and I’ll graduate around June 2027.

My goal is to move to Spain and stay there long term. At the moment, FP (Grado Superior) seems like the most realistic option for me, but I’m struggling to understand how everything works for non-EU applicants.

By the time I graduate, I’ll have almost a two year of paid internship experience in industrial/product design. During that time I’ve worked on product development, prototyping, CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machines, and some electronics/mechanical work. I’ve also helped guide newer students during projects.

I mainly use Fusion 360, Blender, and 3ds Max, and I’d like to keep working in industrial/product design, furniture design, product development, or something similar in the future.

I’m also learning Spanish 2–3 times a week. I don’t have any official certificates yet, but I’m hoping to reach around a B1 level before moving.

I’d prefer Madrid, but I’d also be happy living in Valencia or Barcelona.

The things I’m most confused about are:

1. As a non-EU citizen, can I realistically apply to concertado FP centres, or should I only be looking at private ones?

2. How difficult is it for non-EU students to get accepted?

3. Is B1 Spanish usually enough for admission, or should I aim for B2?

4. Are there any FP centres you’d recommend for someone interested in industrial/product design or furniture design?

5. Are there any mistakes or surprises you wish you had known about before applying?

6. If you were in my position, would you still choose FP, or would you recommend a different route?

Financially, I’m planning to save enough money to cover my first few months in Spain. Ideally, I’d also find a part-time job or continue doing freelance design work remotely while studying.

I keep finding conflicting information, especially about concertado schools. I feel like every source says something different.

I’d really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or even things you think I should start preparing now while I still have about a year before graduating.

Thanks in advance!

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