Study in Spain (in English, Spanish) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Universidad Pública de Navarra is located in Pamplona, the historic capital city of the Navarra region in northern Spain. Pamplona is well known for its San Fermin Festival (running of the bulls) which takes place in July each year. The city is also an important stop along the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route from the middle ages that is still in use today. The campus itself is located near the city center, and students can easily explore by foot all that Pamplona has to offer.
UPNA prides itself on its socially driven mission and commitment to providing quality higher education. The UPNA has been appointed as an international campus of excellence, reflecting a commitment to innovation and collaboration.
ISEP students immerse themselves in Spanish culture by taking university classes with local students and living in a shared apartment in the community or in a residence hall on campus. The university has an active student body, and ISEP students can participate in sports teams, cultural activities and student groups. Students also have an opportunity to complete an internshipor volunteer while studying at UPNA. The university also has a "buddy system" to help connect ISEP students with local students as they adjust to life in Pamplona!
HOUSING AND MEALS
Students will receive a combined monthly housing and meal stipend. The UPNA Office of International Relations maintains a list of available accommodations including shared student apartments and the on-campus residence hall and assists students in finding appropriate housing. While housing assistance is provided, students are ultimately responsible for arranging their own housing.
Shared student apartments are the most popular housing option for students at UPNA, including ISEP students. There are a large number of apartments available for rent located in different parts of the city, and it usually does not take much time to find accommodation. While the residence hall is available to ISEP students, please note that due to its location and the additional services provided, the residence hall is a more expensive housing option that will not be fully covered by students' ISEP stipend.
Please note the first stipend takes two to three weeks to disburse. Students should have sufficient funds to cover expenses during this initial period (housing and meals, housing deposit, etc.) and budget accordingly. The first stipend payment will include benefits beginning from students' arrival date. All ISEP students will be expected to budget their housing and meal stipend to pay monthly rent and purchase groceries and meals. Students can ask their ISEP Student Services Coordinator for tips, as well as checking out ISEP's resources for Budgeting for Study Abroad.
Course Description
Courses are taught in both English and Spanish, in subjects such as business, education, engineering, social sciences and more.
International undergraduate programs with coursework entirely in English are offered in the fields of business administration, economics, law, early childhood education, primary education, telecommunications engineering, industrial engineering and engineering informatics.
A 1-week pre-semester Spanish language course and an in-session Spanish language course are also included in ISEP benefits. Students looking to maximize their intensive language study, should consider enrolling in the 1-week pre-semester course and the in-session Spanish language course.
Tips for finding courses from the catalog:
View the course catalog
1. Click on the degree area you are interested in (ex. Economía).
2. Click on a specific program of study (ex. Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas).
2a. English-taught courses are available if it is designated a Programa Internacional.
2b. ISEP students are only allowed to enroll in undergraduate courses. Grado = Undergraduate degree program.
3. Click on Asignaturas y Profesorado.
4. A list of courses will appear. The courses are organized by semester and year.
4a. Primer Curso refers to first-year courses, Segundo Curso refers to second-year courses, etc. Some subjects also have a list of Optativas, which are elective courses.
4b. Courses labeled 1˚S run September – January and courses labeled 2˚S run February – June.
5. The check marks will show the language of instruction for the course. Some courses have multiple sections offered in different languages. Courses may be taught in Spanish, Basque, English or French. Click on the check mark of your desired language of instruction to access the course description.
6. Some programs of study also offer "English Friendly" courses - these courses have lectures in Spanish but course materials (textbooks, worksheets, etc.) and exams can be provided in English.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students should only select courses from the Arrosadia campus. The Tudela campus is 100km from Pamplona and is closed to ISEP students.
Students must register for a minimum of 24 ECTS and a maximum of 30 ECTS. 1 ECTS = 0.5 U.S. credits, so a 6 credit course in Spain is equivalent to a 3 credit course in the U.S. Your home university ultimately determines credit conversion.
All students planning to take courses in Spanish must submit a Language Evaluation with at least a B1 level in Spanish.
Non-native English-speakers taking courses in English must submit a Language Evaluation with at least a B2 level in English and at least an A1 level in Spanish.
Native English-speakers taking all courses in English must submit a Language Evaluation showing at least an A1 level in Spanish.
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