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Every year, many students ask themselves the same question: how to change university degree? Read our article to find out the step-by-step instructions and requirements if you want to change university degree at the same university, at a different university or if you are planning to study abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Requirements for changing university degree<\/b><\/h2><\/div>

Before going into detail, it is important to understand what requirements exist for changing university degree. These requirements may vary depending on the university or autonomous community, but there are three common requirements that are essential:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Minimum number of credits passed<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

Before applying for a change of degree, it is important to bear in mind that you must<\/span> pass a minimum number of credits (ECTS) in the degree you are currently studying. <\/b>The minimum number of credits will depend on the degree, university or autonomous community, but it is usually between 30 and 60 credits. If you still don’t know <\/span>what university credits are<\/span><\/a>, they are the units that measure the estimated time of a student’s academic dedication, including classes, individual study, assignments and exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But why is it important to pass the minimum number of credits required? To <\/span>prove that you have completed part of the degree, <\/b>you should try to pass the course and apply for a change of degree for the following year. If you want to withdraw from the degree before passing the minimum number of credits required, you will probably have to re-enrol as a new student.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Admission mark <\/b><\/h3><\/div>

As mentioned in the previous requirement, if you do not have the minimum number of credits required and you have to re-enrol and register as a first-year student, you will <\/span>have to take into account the admission mark of the degree you want to change to.<\/b><\/p>\n

If the university or degree programme in question receives more applications than places available, it is important <\/span>to consider whether you should re-enrol in the <\/b>Selectividad<\/b><\/a> exams and improve your entry grade.<\/b> In this case, you can choose to retake the <\/span>Selectividad exams<\/span><\/a> from scratch or simply choose the optional subjects to help you raise your average mark. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Deadlines and administrative procedures<\/b><\/h3><\/div>

As a general rule, universities have their <\/span>own timetable for applying for a change<\/b> of university degree. Most open this <\/span>process during the summer months between June and September<\/b>. However, it is important that you check the key dates on your university’s website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, you should not only take into account the key dates, but also <\/span>what documents are required in order to make the change<\/b> of university degree correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Is it possible to change university degree once the academic year has started?<\/b><\/h2><\/div>

It is most common <\/span>to change university degree once the academic year is over,<\/b> as this is the most effective way to do so. However, many students decide to change a degree once the academic year has begun or during the academic year. Some universities allow students<\/span> to change if there are vacancies in the degree<\/b> they are applying for, but this can mean a <\/span>loss of time, money and difficulty in the validation of subjects for the student. <\/b>In order for the change to be as efficient as possible, it is important that the student finishes the current semester, makes the application during the key dates for <\/span>changes and joins the new degree<\/b> at the beginning of the next academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

How to change university degree at the same university?<\/b><\/h2><\/div>

Changing university degree within the same university is a quicker <\/span>process with fewer administrative complications <\/b>for the student. In addition, this change allows more possibilities for the validation of subjects, as both degrees can share the same basic contents of the syllabus. In order for the student to <\/span>know how to change university degree at the same university,<\/b> it is important:<\/span><\/p>\n