Catalonia to publish first university allocation on 10 July

The results will be available online through the Generalitat’s university admissions portal. Each student will need to log in with their credentials, usually DNI and password, to check the outcome of their pre-enrolment and see which place they have been assigned.

This day comes after the publication of the PAU results, which have already allowed applicants to estimate their chances. Even so, the big question remains unanswered until the first allocation: whether their final mark is enough to get into their chosen degree, or if they will have to wait for later rounds.

On the same 10 July, the cut-off marks for each course will also be published. This information will be especially important for those who do not get into their first choice, as it will show how close they were to the last admitted student and help them assess their chances in the next phases.

Those who are allocated a place in this first round must complete their enrolment between 14 and 17 July, both dates included. It’s a short window and it’s best not to leave it until the last minute, as failing to complete the process within the set dates could mean losing the assigned place.

For students who do not get into the degree they wanted, the process does not end there. The second allocation and subsequent reassignments allow them to apply for places that become available due to withdrawals, changes in enrolment, or movements at other universities.

The key will be to carefully check every official communication and follow the steps according to the calendar. In these processes, a late decision or a missed step can have serious consequences, even if the mark is high enough to still be in the running for a place.

University pre-enrolment in Catalonia is centralised. Students rank their preferred degrees and universities, and the system allocates places according to admission marks and demand for each course.

The most popular courses usually have higher cut-off marks, but these change every year. They depend on the number of places, how many students apply for that degree, and the marks of those competing for entry, so nothing is certain until the official allocation is published.

For many families, 10 July will be a morning of nerves, refreshing screens, and quick decisions. For some students, it will mean starting to prepare their enrolment; for others, reorganising their preferences and waiting for another chance.

The important thing is not to stand still after checking the result. Logging in, enrolling if required, checking cut-off marks, and keeping an eye on the next allocations can make the difference between losing a place or finally finding a way into university.