Undergraduate and Top-Up Degrees in Santander
Choosing where to study is one of the first big decisions of your life. Here, you won’t be just a number in an overcrowded lecture hall. We know you by name, you present real projects to real companies, and you graduate with an official degree validated by SIUCAN (Ministry of Education and Universities). And if you want to go further, you can take one of our Top-Up degrees, internationally certified by London Metropolitan University.
I want to study for a degree
I’m between 16 and 19 and looking for a degree with a real future.
I want to complete my degree
I already have a Higher Vocational Training diploma or a degree, and I want a London Metropolitan degree in one year.
I'm supporting this decision
I want to know whether CESINE is the serious, officially recognised and worthwhile choice for my son or daughter.
Two schools, one university centre in Santander
Studying for a degree goes far beyond passing exams: it’s about where you build your future, who you network with and how you prepare for the working world. Our two schools share a unique DNA: small groups, lecturers who are practising professionals and real projects from day one. Choose your specialisation and come and learn by doing.
6 official degrees validated by the Ministry of Education
All six degrees taught at CESINE are official throughout Spain and recognised across the European Higher Education Area. They are not in-house qualifications or extension courses: they are university degrees with the official validity granted by SIUCAN, the Integrated University System of Cantabria.
Design & Creativity Degrees
Business and Communication Degrees
What does “affiliated university centre” mean?
It is the legal framework that allows a centre to award official university qualifications under the umbrella of a university. CESINE is affiliated with [affiliated university · pending client] and validated by SIUCAN. This means the degree you receive when you graduate has the same official validity as one from any Spanish public or private university.
Top-Up degrees with London Metropolitan University: your British degree in one year
If you already have a Higher Vocational Training diploma or a degree and need the upgrade that opens international doors, Top-Up degrees are your fastest route. One academic year. An official British qualification. Recognised across Europe.
What is a Top-Up degree?
Who is it for?
For professionals aged 24 to 35 who already hold a technical qualification or a degree and want to take a real step forward without putting their career on hold. Designed to fit around work. One academic year. And a qualification that is understood anywhere in Europe.
Why choose CESINE
We’re not going to tell you we’re the best. We’re going to tell you why we do things the way we do, and what happens when a student spends four years with us.
Admissions: how to join CESINE
Starting a degree at CESINE is easier than it seems. Three steps, direct contact with admissions, a quick response and a team that supports you with every decision.
Request information
Fill in the form or write to admissions. Within 48 hours, we’ll send you personalised information about the degree or programme you’re interested in.
Come and see the campus
Book a personal visit or join an Open Day. See the classrooms and meet the faculty and current students. No pressure, no script.
Complete your enrolment
Once you’ve made your decision, admissions will guide you through every step of the process: paperwork, key dates, and financing if you need it.
Talk to the admissions team
We have a team dedicated solely to supporting you through this decision. No pressure, no script. If you have a specific question — about the degree, the Top-Up, deadlines or financing — let’s talk.
Frequently asked questions
Strictly speaking, CESINE is not a private university: we are an affiliated university centre. The difference is that we award official university qualifications under the umbrella of a university, validated by SIUCAN, with the same legal validity as those of any Spanish private or public university.
Yes. The degrees taught at CESINE are official throughout Spain and recognised across the European Higher Education Area. They have the same validity as degrees from any Spanish public or private university.
It is one academic year that builds on your previous studies (a Higher Vocational Training diploma or a degree) and awards you a Bachelor’s Degree from London Metropolitan University. Recognised across Europe. You study at CESINE Santander, with the option of a stay in London.
Top-Up degrees are designed for working professionals. For the official degrees, it depends on the degree and the year of study. Ask us about the specific degree and we’ll give you full details of the format and timetable.
Cesine is a private higher education institution and a member of Groupe EDH
