International Students: Madrid Resources

Vogue College of Fashion proudly welcomes international students from around the world, creating a vibrant and diverse learning environment. With students hailing from a multitude of nations, our campus buzzes with global perspectives and cultural exchange, reflecting Vogue’s global reach.

Vogue College joins prestigious institutions such as Sotheby’s Institute of Art and The School of The New York Times within the esteemed Edconic organization. Edconic, a renowned global education company specialising in experiential branded education, serves as the umbrella for these esteemed institutions.

Student Visa

If you’re planning to study in Spain for more than 90 days, obtaining a student visa is essential, particularly for non-EU/EEA nationals. This visa permits you to stay in Spain for the duration of your studies and engage in educational activities at an accredited institution. The process begins by applying at your nearest Spanish consulate or embassy. You’ll typically need to provide several key documents, including:

• A letter of acceptance from your educational institution confirming your enrollment
• Proof of valid health insurance that covers you for the entire stay
• Evidence of sufficient financial resources to support yourself during your time in Spain (such as bank statements or proof of a scholarship)
• A valid passport, with expiration dates extending at least three months beyond your intended stay
• A completed visa application form and passport-sized photographs

It’s advisable to begin the application process well in advance, as visa processing times can vary. For detailed information, it’s best to consult the specific requirements of your local Spanish consulate or embassy. The Spanish government provides a requirements overview. Further advice is available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union & Cooperation.

This information is for guidance purposes only and is subject to change. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to consult the relevant authorities regarding the requirements for their legal stay in Spain during the study period.

Health Insurance

All international students must have valid health insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Spain.

The insurance policy must meet, at a minimum, the following conditions:

• Full medical coverage in Spain
• Hospitalisation and healthcare coverage
• Validity for the entire duration of the academic stay
• No significant co-payments
• Repatriation coverage, if necessary

In some visa application processes, the Spanish authorities may require the insurance to be contracted with a company authorised to operate in Spain.

It is recommended to arrange the insurance before travelling.
At Vogue College of Fashion, we collaborate with insurance companies that offer competitive prices and comprehensive coverage.

• Stusol (Exclusive Adeslas Insurance Agency) offers Vogue College of Fashion students a Premium Health Insurance with personalised care, designed to meet the requirements for a student visa or study residence permit in Spain.

For more information, students can contact them via email at seguromedico.adeslas@stusol.es or by phone at +34 618 261 202.

• MAPFRE offers Vogue College of Fashion students a Premium Health Insurance with personalised care, designed to meet the requirements for a student visa or study residence permit in Spain.

For more information, students can contact them via email at alumnosvogue@mapfre.com, by phone at +34 651 77 28 09 or visit https://qr.mapfre.com/alumnosvogue.

Accommodation

Finding the right accommodation is key to your academic experience. At Vogue College of Fashion, we do not manage accommodation arrangements for our students; however, we provide you with options that can offer you special rates as a student at our school:

Micampus
Contact: Info@micampusliving.com

Lodgerin
Contact: bookings@lodgerin.com

DFLAT Madrid
Contact: miriam.romero@dflatmadrid.com

Spotahome
Contact: partners@spotahome.com

Madrid Rental Flats
Contact: contacto@madridrentalflats.com

Vogue College of Fashion provides this information for guidance purposes only. All service agreements and arrangements are made directly between the student and each provider, and these companies are solely responsible for the services they offer.

General Conditions for Internships

Internships are subject to current legislation in Spain, so national and international students must have a Social Security Number, which they must obtain individually and before applying for them.

Foreign students also need a Residence Permit: an authorisation that will allow them to reside in Spain and participate in an internship program by signing an internship annex. If necessary, Vogue College of Fashion will provide the student with a certificate of enrollment in this educational center.

Any foreigner in Spain who receives or does not receive remuneration for their internship must have a valid NIE (Foreigner Identification Number). The NIE allows the company to add the student to the Spanish Social Security and, therefore, give them remuneration if necessary.

For students outside the European Union, it is necessary to have a study visa. The NIE is usually included in the visa. The student visa is the only one that allows contributions to Social Security, as required by Spanish law.