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Universidad de Vigo
Vigo, Spain
(pop. 350,000)
Student Enrollment: 24,000
Language of instruction: Spanish, some Galician
www.uvigo.es/
International Relations Office
Course information (only choose courses offered on the Vigo campus, at the level of licenciatura or grado)
Tips for Finding Courses in Spain
Important Visa information for Spain
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year (preferred) or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Excellent.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students
Courses
Fields of Study: Arts and Humanities(Galician and Spanish Studies, Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpretation, Hispanic Philology, Translation & Interpretation, English Philology, Galician Philology); Health Sciences:(Nursing); Science: (Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science); Technology: (Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electric and Automatisms Engineering, Industrial Chemistry Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industiral Electronics and Automatisms Engineering, Industrial Technical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mining Resources and Underground Works Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Technology, Telecommunications Technical Engineering); Legal & Social:(Business Administration and Management, Economics, Commerce, Law, Labor Relations and Human Resources)
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Graduate Ph.D. and Masters programs are closed to ISEP participants.
Graduate students may find appropriate courses in the fourth or fifth years of Licenciatura courses and in the fourth year of Grado courses.
Hints for Researching Courses
1. Click on the Course information.
2. On the left side of the screen, click on 1° and 2° ciclo. Just below that, click on Vigo. Vigo is the only campus available to ISEP students.
3. Choose a major from the Vigo campus, and click on one of the icons to the right of the name of the major and this will bring you to a page of course listings for that major.
4. To obtain course descriptions (where available), try exploring the webstie of the corresponding Facultad
Download Tips for Finding Courses in Spain.
Academic Notes
The University of Vigo is particularly strong in biology, business adminstration, business law, engineering, marine science, Spanish, and translation/interpreting.
Special Academic Conditions
The following divisions are unavailable to ISEP participants because they are located at campuses outside of Vigo: Fine Arts, Sport and Physical Education Science, Social Science (advertising & public relations, public administration & management), Technical Forest Engineering, Physiotherapy, Science (physics, food science & technology, agriculture & food industries), Humanities (history), Education Sciences (pedagogy, psychology), Teacher Training, and Computing Science.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Students planning to study for more than 180 days should take special note of visa requirements explained in the Country Handbook. Students planning to study for more than 180 days are encouraged to apply for their FBI Backround Check at the time they submit their ISEP applciation to avoid delays in visa processing.
Language Notes
- A minimum of 6 semesters of university-level Spainsh or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- There are two official languages used at the Universidad de Vigo, Spanish and Gallego. Gallego is one of the official languages of the Autonomous Region of Galicia and is recognized by the Spanish Constitution. Much of university publications are printed in Gallego, but the majority of teaching is done in Spanish. The ISEP Coordinator will assist students to identify courses taught in Spanish prior to enrollment
- Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes at the Centro de Lenguas (Language Center) during the Academic Year and Semester for an additional fee for all levels. Contact hours per course: 60 per semester or 2 European credits. This class grade is included not on the Universidad de Vigo transcript but on a separate official certificate issued by the University.
- For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Academic year: mid September to June; Semester 1: mid September to early February; Semester 2: early February to June.
Housing and Meals
ISEP students receive a stipend to cover housing (normally in shared student apartments) and meals. Students will be temporarily housed in a hotel, paid for by U Vigo, upon arrival while arranging their permanent housing. Students will be assisted with this process both by the Office of International Relations and student volunteers. Students will also receive assistance with housing contracts.
Profile
The University of Vigo offers a great variety of degrees and diplomas to a rapidly increasing number of students; more than 24,000 in 2010. The emphasis is primarily on science, technology, social science and law, but there are also Faculties of Languages and Translation & Interpreting.
Universidade de Vigo is a growing institution comprised of three campuses: (1) Vigo (location of rectorate, international office, student advisory services, sports areas, main library, university bookshop, computing, research & development facilities), (2) Pontevedra (25 km from Vigo), and (3) Ourense (100 km from Vigo). ISEP placements are restricted to the two Vigo campuses; placement at the Pontevedra and Ourense campuses is not possible.
Location
Vigo is located in Galicia, in the northwest corner of Spain. Known as Spain's largest fishing port and famous for its sheltered harbors, Vigo draws a living primarily from its shipbuilding and fisheries industries as well as its Citroen car factory. Vigo is one of the most important fishing fleet bases in the world.
Rich in culture and tradition, Vigo offers an excellent setting for learning about the cultures of Spain and Galicia. As one of Spain's officially recognized autonomous regions, Galicia has two official languages: Castellano (Spanish) and Gallego (Galician). Gallego is a language of Latin origin and similar to Portuguese. Galicia's population is bilingual and students will find they can get by just fine using Spanish. Nearby attractions include beautiful beaches and an unspoiled coastline as well as the city of Santiago de Compostela, Christendom's third most important site of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages.
What Past Students have to Say
"Vigo (and all of Galicia) is absolutely beautiful. You are so close to beautiful beaches, the islas cies and islas ons, and the port is always busy with people, new ships, and pletny of places to eat. I was at first worried about being confused with the languages because Castellano and Gallego are both spoken in Galicia, but it was hardly a problem for me. Vigo is the best!" -Kandace Rimmer 09-10
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