President Pedro Sánchez has announced a new decree aimed at enhancing the quality of distance learning degrees across Spain. The proposed regulations target the country's 49 private and 50 public universities, introducing stricter academic requirements.
The decree mandates that 50% of professors for every specific degree must hold a doctorate, while 40% must have full-time contracts. Furthermore, the majority of health-related degrees, including Psychology and Pharmacy, must now be strictly face-to-face.
This reform aims to standardise educational quality before the 2027 elections. While Medicine and Nursing are already in-person, these rules will significantly impact mixed or online modalities in fields like Sports Science and Occupational Therapy.