University of Murcia Exchange Partner Information Sheet
2020-2021 Academic Year
Institution Website: http://www.um.es
Website for International Students: https://www.um.es/web/internacionalizacion/
Contact Information: Office of International Relations Rector Soler Hall Campus Espinardo C.P. 30071. Murcia. Spain
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] (general enquiries)
Application Deadlines:
- Autumn Semester (September – January): June 30th, 2020* (*International mobilties are subject to UMU contingency plans). Please check with [email protected]. - Spring Semester (January-June): October 2nd, 2020.
Classes: Autumn Semester: September 28th– December 23rd, 2020. Spring Semester: February 1st – May 14th, 2021.
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Exams: Autumn Semester: January 11th -30th, 2021.
Spring Semester: May 18th – June 5th, 2021. December 24th 2020– January 6th ,2021. Winter Break:
Spring Break: March 29th – April 11th, 2021.
Minimum Course Requirement Per 3 regular courses Semester:
Academics: https://www.um.es/web/estudios/ (click on “English” in the right hand side of the screen)
Course offering in English:
- Business Administration http://www.um.es/web/economiayempresa/contenido/estu dios/grados/ade/informacion-bilingue
- Primary Education: http://www.um.es/web/educacion/grupo-bilingue#plan
-Law: https://www.um.es/web/derecho/contenido/estudios/grado s/derecho/ingles
Certificate Absence Sexual Crime Re.: the new Spanish Law L.O. 8/2015 - 22nd. july
If you are going to do PRACTICES (STAGE- PLACEMENT ) at our university (this applies meanly to Medicine, Nursing, Education, Social Work, Psychology etc.) and you are going to be in contact with children and minors, then you must bring your CRIMINAL RECORD issued by your home country . Otherwise, you will not be allowed to perform practical classes in schools, hospitals, etc…
Spanish Language&Culture Programmes: https://www.um.es/web/idiomas/contenido/cursos-de- idiomas/espanol
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Language Requirement: A B1 level of Spanish is recommended for attending regular courses. (Intermediate-High according to ACTFL)
Accommodation: Shared flats with other students in town. To help you find and book you’re a room before your arrival, international students shall contact our Housing Service-VIMUR: [email protected]. Through VIMUR you can safely book your room, offered by our outgoing students or by verified landlords/ladies.
Please visit https://vimur.um.es/vimur/vimur.portal.inicio.do?i=I001
for further information.
Estimated cost of housing: 200-250 euros/month
Estimated cost of meals: 75 euros/week (grocery’s or university cafeteria)
Visa: All nationals not holding a passport from a European Union country need a valid visa to enter the country. Information about Consulates of the Kingdom of Spain worldwide can be found at: http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudad ano/Paginas/EmbajadasConsulados.aspx
Health insurance: All nationals from a European Union country must apply for the European Health Care Card at the Social Security Authorities of their home country.
Citizens from a non-European Union country must contract a health insurance with coverage regular and emergency health care.
General insurance: following Regional Education Authorities requirements all students must contract a liability and accident insurance upon registration. It has a 6-euro fee.
In order to have an adequate and effective treatment, international students under chronic treatment or therapy, must bring a medical report with them stating diagnosis,
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drugs prescribed and travel clearance.
Transcript of records: Incoming students: official electronic transcripts of records are sent to partner institutions upon completion of the semester or academic year. Outgoing students: we do accept official electronic transcripts. They must be sent to [email protected]
Grading system of the institution:
GRADE CONVERSION CHART* Spanish Grading Scale ECTS Grading Scale Matrícula de Excellent with 9-10 MH A Honor Distinction 9-10 SB Sobresaliente A Excellent 8-8,9 NT Notable B Very Good 7-7,9 NT Notable C Good 6-6,9 AP Aprobado D Satisfactory 5-5,9 AP Aprobado E Sufficient <5 Suspenso F Fail *This chart is merely illustrative. Conversion of grades and transfer of credits policies depend on each university academic regulations.
Área de Relaciones Internacionales
Campus Universitario de Espinardo. 30071 Murcia T. 868 884 074 – F. 868 884 130 – www.um.es/internacionales