handbook_2017_eng_cubiertas.ai 1 26/4/18 13:13 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K www.ehu.eus/en The University of the Basque Country Campus of International Excellence International Relations Office Main library building, floor 2 Barrio Sarriena s/n 48940 LEIOA-ERANDIO Phone no: +34 943015192 e-mail: [email protected] www.ehu.eus/en handbook_2017_eng_cubiertas.ai 2 26/4/18 13:13 OUR NUMBER ONE ADVICE! Taking part in Exchange University programmes is a unique experience; you will meet people from around the world and will make a lot of new friends. But remember, travelling to a foreign country involves certain difficulties, especially at the beginning. Do your best to arrive in the Basque Country with a few notions of Spanish language; you will have to communicate with locals from the first day and you will probably study (at least partially) in Spanish: learning in a new environment and in a foreign language is rather demanding. Keep reasonable expectations, especially regarding accommodation; nothing will be exactly like at home, for the purpose of travelling abroad is to know diffe- rent cultures and learn contrasting lifestyles. Be flexible: as soon as you get used to the local pace and culture, your stay will be a memorable experience. C M Y See you soon! CM MY CY CMY K The University of the Basque Country Campus of International Excellence International Relations Office Main library building, floor 2 Barrio Sarriena s/n 48940 LEIOA-ERANDIO Phone no: +34 943015192 e-mail: [email protected] www.ehu.eus/en 47 handbook_2017_eng_1.ai 1 1//18 14:4 Table of contents W elcome! ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 1. The University of the Basque Country .................................................................................................... 5 1.1. W here we are: our campuses......................................................................................................... 6 1 .1 .1 . Campus of Ar aba............................................................................................................................................................6 1 .1 .2 . Campus of Biscay ...........................................................................................................................................................8 1 .1 .3 . Campus of G ipuzk oa.................................................................................................................................................. 1 0 1.2. Courses catalogue at the University of the Basque Country..................................................12 1 .2 .1 . Undergraduate programmes ................................................................................................................................. 1 2 1 .2 .2 . M aster programmes................................................................................................................................................... 1 6 1 .2 .3 . M aster´ s Degrees taught in Lati n Ame rica ....................................................................................................... 1 9 1 .2 .4 . Ph D studies..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 9 1 .2 .5 . Summer courses.......................................................................................................................................................... 2 1 1.3 Academic information ..................................................................................................................22 1 .3 .1 . A cademic calendar..................................................................................................................................................... 2 2 1 .3 .2 . G rading system, ECTS credits................................................................................................................................. 2 3 2. Exc hange visitor´ s guide.........................................................................................................................24 2.1. Before travelling ............................................................................................................................24 2 .1 .1 . No mination and acceptance at UPV /E HU ....................................................................................................... 2 4 C 2 .1 .2 . Documents: checklist and submission deadlines ......................................................................................... 2 4 M 2 .1 .3 . R equest a buddy to assist you prior and upon arrival ................................................................................. 2 4 Y 2 .1 .4 . M edical insurance while in Spain.......................................................................................................................... 2 5 2 .1 .5 . V isa procedures............................................................................................................................................................ 2 6 CM 2 .1 .6 . A ccommodation options......................................................................................................................................... 2 7 MY 2.2. Upon arrival ....................................................................................................................................31 CY 2 .2 .1 . W elcome ceremony................................................................................................................................................... 3 1 CMY 2 .2 .2 . ESN student A ssociation.......................................................................................................................................... 3 1 K 2 .2 .3 . A cademic registration ............................................................................................................................................... 3 1 2 .2 .4 . Spanish and Basque courses.................................................................................................................................. 3 2 2 .2 .5 . Immi gration check upon arrival............................................................................................................................ 3 2 2.3. University Student Services.........................................................................................................33 2 .3 .1 . Supporting your study............................................................................................................................................... 3 3 Computer rooms ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 3 Li brary and document lending service............................................................................................................... 3 3 E-learning: V irtual campus...................................................................................................................................... 3 4 2 .3 .2 . Sports & Cultural activities ...................................................................................................................................... 3 5 2 .3 .3 . Students with special needs support service.................................................................................................. 3 7 2 .3 .4 . Ps ychological support ............................................................................................................................................... 3 8 2 .3 .5 . Student associations.................................................................................................................................................. 3 8 2.4. Before returning home.................................................................................................................39 2.5. Useful contacts ..............................................................................................................................40 2 .5 .1 . In ternational exchange coordinators (for academic matters) 2 .5 .2 . H elp Centres (for practical issues)......................................................................................................................... 4 0 3. The Basque Country (Euskadi) ...............................................................................................................41 3.1. Currency and cost of living...........................................................................................................42 3.2. Food .................................................................................................................................................42 3.3. Emergencies...................................................................................................................................42 3.4. Languages.......................................................................................................................................44 3.5. Spiritual life and religion ..............................................................................................................44 3.6 . Climate............................................................................................................................................44 3.7 . Business hours ...............................................................................................................................45