Advice needed: Aerospace Engineering in Spain (Madrid) - Admission chances & Equivalence (Homologación/UNED) process for a mixed curriculum student?
Hi everyone,
I’m hoping to get some insights on my current situation regarding university admissions in Spain, specifically for Aerospace Engineering in Madrid. I have a rather mixed academic background and could really use some advice from international students who have navigated the Spanish university system and the equivalence process.
Here is a breakdown of my profile:
• Early High School: I studied under the British curriculum and completed my I/GCSEs at during the 2021-2022 academic year.
• High School Graduation: I later transitioned into the Turkish Open Education High School system. I officially graduated on April 14, 2026, with a final Diploma Score (GPA) of 93.06 out of 100.
• Post-Secondary Foundation: I also completed a rigorous Pre-Medical program at McDaniel College, where I took heavy science courses, earning an A- in Physics and a B in Human Biology.
• English Proficiency: IELTS score of 5.5.
My Current Status:
I am currently applying for an Aerospace Engineering program in Madrid. The admissions office recently emailed me requesting clarification on my academic timeline and asking for missing transcripts from the 2022-2025 period. I just went through the grueling process of getting all my official transcripts and diplomas authenticated, translated, and legalized by the Consular Department and the Turkish Embassy. I have submitted all the requested paperwork and am currently waiting for the final admission decision.
My Questions for the Community:
- Chances of Admission: Realistically, how competitive is my profile for Aerospace Engineering in Madrid? Does my high GPA of 93.06 and strong grades in university-level Physics/Biology make up for the somewhat non-traditional high school route and the 5.5 IELTS score?
- Spanish Equivalence Process: Let’s say I get the acceptance email (fingers crossed!). What are the exact next steps for the Spanish academic equivalence (Homologación / UNEDasiss)? Because my education is split between the British IGCSE system and the Turkish high school system, which legalized documents will UNED actually require to calculate my nota de corte? Will they factor in my Pre-Med transcript, or do they only care about the high school diplomas?
Any guidance on navigating UNEDasiss with multiple international transcripts or thoughts on my chances would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance