University of Valladolid Erasmus Programme WHERE IS VALLADOLID? Spain and Valladolid WHERE IS VALLADOLID? SP AI N WHERE IS VALLADOLID? WHERE IS VALLADOLID?
Castile and Leon is one of the 17 Spanish regions The largest region in Spain 2.5 million inhabitants Nine provinces Avila, Burgos, Leon, Palencia (UVa), Salamanca, Segovia (UVa), Soria (UVa), Valladolid (UVa) and Zamora WHERE IS VALLADOLID?
Capital of Castile and Leon Northwest of Madrid 350,000 inhabitants Splendorous past Purest Spanish spoken Large student population THE CITIES Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Soria LIFE IN VALLADOLID
It was founded during the reign of Alfonso VI of Castille (11th century) Wedding of the Catholic Monarchs, death of Columbus, birth of Felipe II Culture, museums, archives, night life, music festivals Purest Spanish spoken Cervantes, Zorrilla, Delibes Known for its variety of wines and gastronomy Cold winters with temperatures below 0º to very hot summers with temperatures around 30º LIFE IN PALENCIA Inhabited since ancient times. Celtic tribes Vacceos. Romans, Visigoths, Arabs
Rich in art and monuments
First University of Spain
80,000 inhabitants
Countryside: “Tierra de Campos”, Cristo del Otero, Road to Santiago, Roman Villages, Romanic Art
Gastronomy LIFE IN SEGOVIA
First historical reference to Segovia: 192 B.C. when the Celt Iberian inhabitants were defeated by Roman forces
UNESCO World Heritage City
Álcazar, cathedral, aqueduct
Quiet provincial capital
Gastronomy LIFE IN SORIA
Small and peaceful city Amazing landscapes and monuments Located in the mountains WHY UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID? Advantages and possibilities UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID: Advantages and possibilities
One of the oldest Spanish and European universities: the University of Valladolid was founded at the end of the 13th century
Leading centre of Higher Education in Spain
Over 100 degrees, 50 post-graduate masters and 80 doctorate programs
Four campuses: Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Soria
Libraries, Sport facilities, complementary activities…
“History, excellence and quality of research” UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID: Advantages and possibilities
International Relations Office
First contact with the University of Valladolid Help and support Personal area Student registration, enrolment Learning Agreement Accommodation Facilities for disabled students UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID: Advantages and possibilities
MENTOR PROGRAMME ACADEMIC YEAR
Assistance and orientation before The academic year usually starts at the arrival and during the first the end of September and finishes months of stance in our town around the middle of June. Our mentor students will contact Academic year is divided in two those foreign students who are terms: interested September-January
Help with: accomodation, arrival in February-June Valladolid, academic assiastance and univeristy facilities The are two periods of holidays:
http://www.relint.uva.es/ES/Students Christmas Holidays Guide/ForeignStudentsGuide- Easter Holidays ProgramaMentor.asp UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID: Advantages and possibilities
ORIENTATION DAY FOREIGN STUDENTS GUIDE
Practical information will be Usefull guide provided related to accomodation, Information about all you will need police formalities, enrolment procedures, Spanish courses… Tw o Oriendation Days are held:
First and Second Semester
http://www.relint.uva.es/ES/Stud http://www.relint.uva.es/ES/Forei entsGuide/ForeignStudentsGuide- gnStudentsGuide.asp DiaOrientacion.asp UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID: Advantages and possibilities
SPANISH MARK SYSTEM
0,0-4,9 Suspenso (SS) D (Failure)
5,00-6,9 Aprobado (AP) C (Good)
7,00-8,9 Notable (NT) B (Very Good)
9,0-10 Sobresaliente (SB) A (Excellent)
9,0-10 Option to: Matrícula de Option to: Excellent Honor with Honors (only a maximum of 5% students in each class) UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID: Advantages and possibilities
ESN Spanish Language Courses Student life Most of the courses are given in Spanish Good knowledge of http://www.relint.uva.es/ES/esn.asp Spanish LANGUAGE CENTRE (English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish) Valladolid Campus
September course
October-December course
March-May course STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY
University Campus of Valladolid UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF VALLADOLID
Higher Technical School of Architecture
Architecture degree
School of Industrial Engineering
Chemical Engineering Degree
Electrical Engineering Degree
Industrial Design Engineering and Product Development Degree
Industrial Electronic Engineering and Automatics Degree
Industrial Organization Engineering Degree
Mechanical Engineering Degree
School of Industrial Engineering UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF VALLADOLID
Faculty of Science Chemistry Degree Mathematics Degree Optics and Optometry Degree Physics Degree Statistics Degree
Faculty of Science UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF VALLADOLID
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Business Administration and Management Degree Economics Degree Finance, Bank and Insurance Degree Marketing and Market Research Degree
Faculty of Law Law Degree
Faculty of Education and Social Welfare Studies Infant Education Degree Primary Education Degree Social Education Degree Faculty of Law Social Welfare Degree UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF VALLADOLID
Faculty of Philosophy and Arts Art History Degree Classic Studies Degree English Studies Degree Geography and Ordination of the Territory Degree History Degree History of the Music and Music Sciences Degree Journalism Degree Modern Languages and Literatures Degree Philosophy Degree Spanish Language and Literature Degree Faculty of Philosophy and Arts UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF VALLADOLID
Faculty of Medicine Human Nutrition and Dietetics Degree Logopedics Degree Medicine Degree
Higher Technical School of Computing Engineering Computing Engineering Degree Computer Systems Engineering Degree
Higher Technical School of Telecommunication Engineering Electronic Systems Engineering Degree Telecommunications Engineering Technology Degree Telematics Engineering Degree UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF VALLADOLID
University School of Nursing Nursing Degree
Business University School Commerce Degree
Business University School STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY
University Campus of Palencia UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF PALENCIA La Yutera
Higher Technical School for Agrarian Engineering
Agrarian and Food Industries Engineering Degree
Enology Degree
Farming and Rural Environment Engineering Degree
Forestry and Natural Environment Engineering Degree
Faculty of Labour Sciences
Labour Relations and Human Resources
University School of Education
La Yutera Infant Education Degree Primary Education Degree
Social Education Degree STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY
University Campus of Segovia UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF SEGOVIA
Faculty of Social, Legal and Communication Sciences Advertising and Public Relations Degree Business Administration and Management Degree Labour Relations and Human Resources Degree Law Degree Tourism Degree
Computing University School Services and Applications Computing Engineering Degree
University School of Education Infant Education Degree Primary Education Degree STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY University Campus of Soria UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF SORIA
Faculty of Translation and Interpreting
Translation and Interpreting Degree
University School of Education
Infant Education Degree
Primary Education Degree
University School of Nursing
Nursing Degree
Business University School
Business Administration and Management Degree
Labour Relations and Human Resources Degree UNIVERSITY CAMPUS OF SORIA
University School of Agrarian University Technical Physiotherapy School Physiotherapy Degree Farming and Rural Environment Engineering Degree Forestry Engineering: Forestry Industries Degree ERASMUS + HOW TO GET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID?
How to get to Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Soria HOW TO GET TO VALLADOLID
BY PLANE London Airport to Madrid Airport (Barajas)
From to Madrid to Valladolid you can travel: By train from Chamartín Railway Station. The best way to get to the Station is by underground (30 euros) By bus (15 euros) HOW TO GET TO PALENCIA
If you arrive at Madrid Airport (Barajas) you can travel to Palencia:
BY TRAIN: There are several trains from Chamartín Railway Station to Palencia every day. The best way to get to Chamartín is by underground
BY BUS: There are seven services from Méndez Álvaro Bus Station, from 8:30 to 21:30. The company is ALSA. The best way to get to the Bus Station is by underground HOW TO GET TO SEGOVIA
If you arrive at Madrid Airport (Barajas) you can travel to Segovia: BY TRAIN (RENFE) There are several High Speed Trains from Madrid Chamartin to Segovia Guiomar.
BY BUS (La Sepulvedana) Coaches of “La Sepulvedana) company depart from Príncipe Pío Bus Statin, every 30 minutes. The trip lasts 1 hour and 15 min. (7 euros) HOW TO GET TO SORIA
If you arrive to Madrid Barajas Airport you can travel to Soria: BY BUS: Coaches from the Continental Auto company depart from the Bus Station to Soria. It takes two hours. The best way to get to the Bus Station is by underground. BY TRAIN: There are train connections from Madrid-Chamartín Railway Station to Soria. The best way to get to Chamartín is y underground.
If you arrive at Zaragoza Airport you can travel to Soria by bus (Therpasa and Lineacar Companies) from Zaragoza to Soria. It takes two hours. The best way to get to the Bust Station from the airport is by bus or taxi. HOW TO GET TO…
Further information
About flights www.Iberia.es www.Ryanair.es
About buses About trains www.alsa.es www.renfe.es www.laregional.es www.lasepulvedana.es About underground (metro) www.linecar.es www.metromadrid.es SOCIAL SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID Accommodation, hospitals, museums, night life… SOCIAL SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID
ACCOMMODATION Individual room in a students flat University Residences Accommodation with a Spanish Family
UNIVERSITY CANTEENS The University has two canteens (lunch 6 euros) All the faculties have their own cafeteria Alfonso VIII Hall of Residence and cantine SOCIAL SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VALLADOLID
COST OF LIVING IN VALLADOLID Items Cost (euros) Accommodation (per month) 200 Food (monthly) 200 Pocket money (per month) >200 A bus ticket 1,40 Milk 0,90 Bread 0,80 A newspaper 1,00 Sheets of paper (500) 6,00 Beer 1,50 USEFUL WEBPAGES USEFUL WEBPAGES I
Erasmus life
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Tourism
http://www.valladolid.es http://www.palenciaturismo.es http://www.provinciadevalladolid.com http://www.sorianitelaimaginas.com http://www.segoviaturismo.es http://www.turismocastillayleon.com USEFUL WEBPAGES II UVa and International Relations office
University of Valladolid: http://www.uva.es/ International Relations: http://www.relint.uva.es/ Academic offer: http://grado.uva.es/ Campus: http://www.relint.uva.es/ES/cities .asp Visiting students: http://www.relint.uva.es/ES/Visiti ng/info.asp THANK YOU!!!
Agradecimientos: Irene L. de Castro Díez