DigiPen Europe-Bilbao welcomes students from all over the world, in fact to date we have hosted students from over 35 different countries in our multinational and multicultural campus! We support international applicants providing step by step guidance throughout the whole application process. We understand that the educational systems differ from country to country and our experienced admissions team will be able to give you information that is specific to your particular needs. We will also help you with acquiring student visas, finding accommodation near the campus, and we will even put you in contact with other international applicants so that you can start forging new friendships before you even arrive in Bilbao.
To find out more about how you can become part of the DigiPen Europe-Bilbao family, request information here and somebody from our team will reach out to you and we can start your DigiPen experience.
How to Get a Student Visa
If you are a European Union (EU) citizen, you do not need a student visa to study at the DigiPen Europe-Bilbao campus. If you are not an EU citizen, you will need to complete the following steps to seek a student visa:
- First, you must apply for admission to DigiPen Europe-Bilbao. If you are accepted into a program, we will provide you with an acceptance letter and an enrollment agreement. You should keep copies of these documents for your own use.
- Visa requirements vary from country to country so your first step is to Contact the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your country to find out exactly what the process is for you, and which documents you are going to need. We will provide you with any documents or certificates that are required from us. In most cases, you will need to make an appointment at the Embassy or Consulate to physically process your student visa.
- At the interview, the Spanish Embassy will review your request, and all the paperwork that you have presented and either approve or deny the student visa.
Housing Resources
We are happy to assist students who will need to relocate in order to attend DigiPen Europe-Bilbao. We can put you in contact with current or incoming students to find roommates, connect you with local real-estate services (who speak English) to help you find an apartment for rent, or put you in contact with one of the student residencies found near the campus.
For more information about housing options in the local area, please contact admissions.es@digipen.es.
Multicultural Events and Programs
International Day
At our international day students from all over the world get an opportunity to share their culture with the other students, whether it be their dress, food, local dances or games, and other activities that are specific to their country and culture.
OIP
Every summer fellow students from Singapore attend DigiPen Europe-Bilbao as part of the OIP (Overseas Immersion Project) making the campus even more vibrant and multicultural.
Study Abroad
As a student at DigiPen Europe-Bilbao you will also have the opportunity to study a full academic year at our Redmond campus in the USA if you so choose. All of this adds to your education being as complete and rounded as possible and gives you the opportunity to build your international network of contacts before you have even graduated!
