{"id":7847,"date":"2025-10-02T15:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/?p=7847"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:32:17","slug":"pau-2026-dates-news-and-keys-to-prepare-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/2025\/10\/02\/pau-2026-fechas-novedades-y-claves-para-prepararte-con-exito\/","title":{"rendered":"PAU 2026: Dates, news and keys to prepare for success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7847\" class=\"elementor elementor-7847\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57dc921 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57dc921\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bed793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2bed793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PAU-2026-1024x569.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7848\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PAU-2026-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PAU-2026-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PAU-2026-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PAU-2026-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PAU-2026.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8123963 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8123963\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e182b45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e182b45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there is still some way to go, the\u00a0<strong>PAU 2026<\/strong>\u00a0already has confirmed dates and new features that you should know about if you are going to apply next year.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At\u00a0<strong>The Open Faculty<\/strong>, As a centre attached to the University of Murcia, we have been accompanying students for years at this decisive moment. The University Entrance Examination not only worries those who are in the 2nd year of Bachillerato, but also many students in the 1st year and even in ESO who want to get a head start. With the changes that came after the pandemic, it is normal to have doubts. That is why we have prepared this summary with everything we know so far about the PAU 2026, so that you can face it with confidence.<\/p><h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0072ce;\"><strong>Official dates of the PAU 2026 in the Region of Murcia<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Ordinary convocation:<\/strong>\u00a02, 3 and 4 June 2026 (Tuesday-Thursday)<\/li><li><strong>Extraordinary call for applications:<\/strong>\u00a030 June, 1 and 2 July 2026 (Tuesdays to Thursdays)<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This calendar is earlier than in previous years, which gives more time to publish grades and apply for university places.<\/p><h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0072ce;\"><strong>Main novelties of the PAU 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>More competency-based examinations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 It will not be enough to memorise, knowledge will have to be applied in real situations.<\/li><li><strong>More homogeneous correction criteria<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Greater coordination between universities and colleges to ensure fairer assessment.<\/li><li><strong>Language and spelling under scrutiny<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Fouls shall be penalised up to a maximum of\u00a0<strong>2 points per examination<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0072ce;\"><strong>What does \u201cmore competent\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new PAU model is looking for students who not only know the theory, but also know how to\u00a0<strong>understand, relate and apply it<\/strong>.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At\u00a0<strong>The Open Faculty<\/strong>\u00a0We have been committed to this methodology for years, combining a\u00a0<strong>50% theory and 50% practice<\/strong>, because we know that knowledge only becomes valuable when you can use it in real life.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no point in memorising if you can't deal with a specific problem. These skills will help you both at university and in your future career.<\/p><h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0072ce;\"><strong>Tips for preparing for the PAU 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Practice with simulations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 The University of Murcia has already published\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.um.es\/web\/estudios\/acceso\/estudiantes-bachillerato-y-ciclos-formativos\/modelos-examenes-adaptados\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.um.es\/web\/estudios\/acceso\/estudiantes-bachillerato-y-ciclos-formativos\/modelos-examenes-adaptados&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759476908632000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23QRwbXeSZ6sC0T3gS2GMg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adapted model tests<\/a>. They are the best way to train in the new competition format.<\/li><li><strong>Organise your study calendar<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Plan ahead and spread out the revision phases.<\/li><li><strong>Take care of spelling<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Details such as\u00a0<em>\u201cecho\u201d<\/em>\u00a0y\u00a0<em>\u201cdone\u201d<\/em>\u00a0may seem small, but they subtract valuable points.<\/li><li><strong>Take smart breaks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 It is not about studying more hours, but about studying with quality and maintaining concentration.<\/li><li><strong>Find out about university degrees<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 With the new\u00a0<strong>weighting table<\/strong>\u00a0it is essential to decide which degree course you want to take in order to choose the right subjects for the PAU exam.<\/li><\/ol><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #0072ce;\"><strong>What do we recommend?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>October - January:<\/strong>\u00a0consolidates what has been learnt in class.<\/li><li><strong>February - April:<\/strong>\u00a0practice with simulations.<\/li><li><strong>May:<\/strong>\u00a0intensive review and emotional preparation, it is important to have a calm mind to face this exam.<\/li><li><strong>June:<\/strong>\u00a0face the PAU 2026 with confidence.<\/li><li><strong>During the course:<\/strong>\u00a0participates in open days. At\u00a0<strong>The Open Faculty<\/strong>\u00a0we organise one every month, where you can find out more about our\u00a0<strong>Degrees in International Relations and Tourism<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<strong>PAU 2026<\/strong>\u00a0It will be more practical and competency-based, reflecting the type of student demanded by universities and the labour market: critical, problem-solving and able to connect theory with practice.<\/p><h4 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #0072ce;\">Remember: the PAU does not define who you are or how far you can go, it is just one more step on the road to your dreams.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aunque todav\u00eda queda curso por delante, la\u00a0PAU 2026\u00a0ya tiene fechas y novedades confirmadas que conviene conocer si vas a presentarte el pr\u00f3ximo a\u00f1o. En\u00a0The Open Faculty, Centro Adscrito a la Universidad de Murcia, llevamos a\u00f1os acompa\u00f1ando a estudiantes en este momento decisivo. La Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad no solo preocupa a quienes est\u00e1n [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7847"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7847\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7855,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7847\/revisions\/7855"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}