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Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
(pop. 100,000)
Student Enrollment: 35,000
Language of instruction: Spanish, Gallego
www.usc.es/
Course Links
Tips for Finding Courses in Spain
Important Visa information for Spain
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP Exchange: Academic year or semester
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Good.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for I-to-I students is generally Good.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Courses
Divisions: Health Sciences (Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Odontology); Experimental Sciences (Optics and Optometry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry); Legal and Social Sciences (Social Education, Labour Relations, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, Political and Administrative Sciences, Audiovisual Communication, Law, Economics, Pedagogy, Psychopedagogy, Journalism, Pre-School Education, Musical Education, Primary Education, Modern Languages Education); Technical Sciences (Chemistry Engineering, Technical Engineering in Computer Systems); Humanities (German Philology, Classical Philology, French Philology, Galician Philology, Hispanic Philology, English Philology, Italian Philology, Portuguese Philology, Romance Philology, Philosophy, History, History of Art, Geography)
Hints for Researching Courses
1. Click on Course Links
2. Click on one of the majors from the list and it will bring you to the list of courses offered in that major. Do not choose majors that are offered at the Lugo campus.
3. To the left of the course title, there is a course number/web link. Click on this link which will bring you to a website for that course. Click on the second tab called Programa, and that will get you the course syllabus if it is available.
4. Click on Horario de clases to obtain a schedule of classes by major. Click on the course titles to obtain more information.
Download Tips for Finding Courses in Spain.
Academic Notes
Compostela is strong in law, agricultural science, geography/history, marine biology, mathematics, organic chemistry, philology, and toxicology. There are many courses in classics and Romance languages and literature, and the geography, history, arts, and archaeology of Galicia. Faculties are involved in such research as medieval studies, folklore, sociolinguistics, and demography.
Special Academic Conditions
Communication and Audiovisual Sciences courses are closed to ISEP students for SM2 2010-11.
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 Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program. ISEP participants should have a strong command of Spanish.
- As Gallego is the lingua franca of Santiago de Compostela, many courses are taught in Gallego. The ISEP coordinator advises students on which courses are taught in Spanish prior to enrollment.
- Intensive Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the Academic Year and Semester for an additional fee for all levels. Contact hours per course per week: 3.
- Pre-session, intensive Spanish language courses are offered in September (two and a half weeks) and February (three weeks), for an additional fee, for all levels. Contact hours per course per day: 3-3.5.
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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: September to end of June; Semester 1: late September to mid-February; Semester 2: February to end of June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in double-occupancy rooms in residence halls. A stipend is provided to enable students to purchase meals in the cafeteria or local restaurants.
Profile
The University of Santiago is an historic European university, established in the 16th century and closely tied to the city of Santiago. At present there are two campuses: one in Santiago and the other in Lugo, the 2,000 year-old Roman city of Lucus Augusta. The university has a full complement of research support services, a language institute, residence halls that serve 1,400 students, and comprehensive sports and cultural facilities. Total enrollment: 35,000.
Location
Centered in the heart of Galicia in the Spanish Northwest, Santiago lies only 30 km from the sea and is linked with the rest of the world via its international airport. Santiago harmonizes the charm of a medium size town with a universal, cosmopolitan character shaped by its history, monuments and cultural wealth. These have combined to confer UNESCO protection upon Santiago under the designation of "Heritage of Mankind." Santiago is the seat of the government of the Autonomous Community of Galicia and attracts international congresses in the fields of science and humanities. It is a lively meeting point for university teachers and students who enjoy the dynamic structure of this medieval city.
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