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Key dates 2026

Find here the most important dates to keep in mind when planning your application to a Spanish university

  • UNEDasiss accreditation

  • PCE Request

  • Exam dates

  • University enrolment

  • Processing times

  • Present documentation

  • Closed for holidays

When to apply for a UNEDassis accreditation?

The period to apply for UNEDasiss accreditation online opens on February 4 and closes on December 1 of each year. However, you must take into account the deadlines to apply for the Specific Competencies Exams (PCE) and the admission deadlines of the universities.

In order to process your application on time, we recommend that you send your application as soon as possible and at least 6 weeks before the university registration closing date. Remember that in addition to sending your online form, you must pay for the application and attach your academic documentation.

Deadlines to register for Specific Competency Tests (PCE)

  • May/June 2026 call: You can apply for your PCE exams from March 16 to April 28, 2026 (subject to minor modifications).

  • September 2026 call: You can apply to take the PCE from July 1 to July 22, 2026.

Deadlines to request modifications in subjects and exam centers. For other types of modifications, they can be requested while the request is not granted. 

  •  May/June session 2025: Until April 28.
  •  September session 2025: Until July 22.

Exam dates

    May/June 2026 call September 2026 call: 

    • Spain: 25 to 29 May
    • Other exam centres: Check the dates in this LIST
    • The exact dates and the schedule of each exam can be found on the exam receipt, once the application has been paid. The dates, schedules, and address of the exam centre may undergo changes, so the receipt must be downloaded again one week before the exams to verify any possible updates. 

    September 2026 call: The exams will be held from September 2 to 8 

University Enrolment Deadlines

In order to obtain a place in a Spanish university, it is necessary to complete the university pre-registration within the periods determined by each university. Public universities usually close their pre-registration period in the first days of July, although some may have different deadlines. Remember to ask about these deadlines when consulting the university where you wish to begin your studies. As soon as the date for international students to apply for university admission is published in the BOE (Official State Gazette), we will publish it here.

Processing times

In order to obtain a place in a Spanish university, it is necessary to complete the university pre-registration within the periods determined by each university. Public universities usually close their pre-registration period in the first days of July, although some may have different deadlines. Remember to ask about these deadlines when consulting the university where you wish to begin your studies. As soon as the date for international students to apply for university admission is published in the BOE (Official State Gazette), we will publish it here

Document delivery time

  • Documentation submitted through electronic registries reaches UNEDasiss within 3 business days.

  • Documentation sent by postal mail from abroad reaches UNEDasiss in a period exceeding 15 business days. Check with the Spanish diplomatic offices abroad regarding how long it will take for your documentation to arrive. For more information on how to submit documentation, consult here

    • Closed for holidays

    UNED will remain closed for holidays on the following dates:

    • From March 29 to April 6, 2026

    • From August 1 to August 15, 2026

    • From December 24, 2026, to January 7, 2027

    • National and local holidays