Tuition Fees in Spanish Public Universities: A Regional Convergence Analysis

The role of universities on the consolidation of knowledge-based sectors: A spatial econometric analysis of KIBS formation rates in Spanish regions

“…Similar to most European countries, Spanish public universities are state-owned and receive most of their funding from public taxes [16]. Their financing model implies that although they ask for a tuition fee from their students, the partial coverage of educational costs by the state can make knowledge accessible to a relatively wide range of inhabitants (e. g., even in less developed areas) [62]. Besides, the use of public money comes with a responsibility to invest this amount efficiently and contribute to the region's development.…”