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What is the PAU?

The PAU is the exam that gives Bachillerato students access to university in Spain. Learn about its structure, compulsory and optional phases, how your access score is calculated, and how subject weightings can help improve your university admission score.

Studying in Spain if You Have Done the IB

If you have completed the International Baccalaureate, you can apply to a Spanish university without taking the compulsory PAU phase. Learn how UNEDasiss works, how your grades are converted, when you may need PCE exams or subject recognition, and how applying to public and private universities differs.