CESINE University of Business and Design, Spain

Introduction to CESINE University of Business and Design, Spain

Overview of CESINE

Established in 1993, in the coastal city of Santander, CESINE College of Business and Design (CESINE) is an international and advanced business university. With nearly 25 years of teaching experience, the school is regarded as one of the three best private universities in Spain.

5-star rating for teaching quality, facilities, international outlook, graduate employability, and comprehensiveness.
Ranked among the top 16 business schools in Spain (Eduniversal)
Ranked #3 in Spain for international experience (PriceWaterhouseCoopers & Education First)

Transfer Program with VNUK – International Business Management (IBM)

Bachelor’s in International Business Management
• Transfer Duration: 1 or 2 semesters (equivalent to 1 academic year)
• Minimum VNUK Study: At least 2 years for Bachelor transfer. 1 semester for Certificate (IBM or International Marketing).
• Language Requirement: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; CESINE offers an English assessment if needed.
• Academic Approval: Required from VNUK’s Faculty Head.

Transition form

• For the Bachelor degree of International Business Administration: students need to complete at least two years of study at VNUK.
• For International Certificate of Business Administration or International Certificate of Marketing: students need to complete at least 1 semester at VNUK.

Academic Calendar & Application Deadlines

	Winter semester	Spring semester
Registration deadline at Cesine	July 20	November 20
Semester duration	September 14 – December 22	January 24 – May 25

Tuition Fees (2026)

• Bachelor of International Business Management: €5,990 for one academic year (162 million VND per year).
• International Certificate of Business Administration (30 credits): tuition fee is €2,250 per year.
• Certificate in International Business Environment or Certificate in International Marketing (60 credits): tuition fee is €4,500 per year. Includes theory + 6-month paid internship (€200–600/month)

Living Costs & Health Insurance

• Accomodation: €170-300 per month (~ 8 million VND per month).
• Food: €150 per month (~4 million VND per month).
• Total: €320 – €450 (~12–13M VND)

Health Insurance:
Mandatory for all international students; to be arranged before or upon arrival.

Visa & Part-Time Work

• Visa Application: Submit your student visa application at the Spanish Embassy in Hanoi.
• Part-time Work: Not permitted. International students cannot work during their studies at CESINE. CESINE provides updates on any changes in regulation.