Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a sovereign state and a member state of the European Union. It is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Spanish universities regulate access to their own degrees and they fix the academic fees. They can also offer unofficial postgraduate degrees. The capital city Madrid has possibly the largest number of bars per capita of any European city and a very active nightlife.

An Associate of Arts degree is an undergraduate degree that is usually completed in two years. The degree gives students basic knowledge about their chosen field, so they can go on to further their studies or seek employment.