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Membership
Belong to the Institute — and study on your terms
Three ways to learn with Paraninfo. A single, public fee scale — never inflated, never a hidden discount. Membership is the door to accessibility.
Open enrolmentNon-member
No fee
Standard hourly rate
- Any single course, pay as you go
- EQF-referenced certificate
- Full access to Orbis
- Symposia & reading circles (ticketed)
- Instalment payment
- Priority in limited places
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CommunityThe Paraninfo Circle
€89/year
Circle rate — 40% off every course
- Circle hourly rate on all courses
- Free entry to all symposia & reading circles
- Payment by semester or SEPA instalments
- Priority in limited places
- One Paz y Tierra title/year (digital)
- Lowest hourly rate
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Serious studyFull Student Membership
€249/year
Student rate — 60% off every course
- Lowest hourly rate in the catalogue
- Everything in The Paraninfo Circle
- Free symposia & reading circles
- Semester or SEPA instalment payment
- Maximum priority in limited places
- One Paz y Tierra title/year (print + digital)
Become a Student Member
What a course costs — at a glance
Choose a level and the hours; see the fee for each membership. All fees are indicative and confirmed in your admission letter.
Level (per hour)Non-memberCircleStudent
Foundation / Introductory (EQF 3–4)€12€7.2€4.8
Professional Development (EQF 5)€15€9.0€6.0
Advanced Specialization (EQF 6–7)€20€12.0€8.0
Higher Specialization (EQF 7)€25€15.0€10.0
Languages / Reading Circles€12€7.2€4.8
The Circle rate is 60% of standard; the Student rate is 40%. Symposia and research fora are free to all. Payment by SEPA bank transfer only, upon admission — never by card, never before your admission letter. All programmes are subject to minimum enrolment.