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Universidad de Almería
Almería, Spain
(pop. 200,000)
Student Enrollment: 14,000
Language of instruction: Spanish, some English
www.ual.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 Limited.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for I-to-I students is generally Limited.
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
College of Engineering (agriculture, agronomy, chemical, computer, industrial, materials); School of Business and Economics (accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, tourism); School of Humanities and Education (education psychology, physical education, primary school, foreign language and music education; languages & literature including English, French, German and Spanish; linguistics); School of Experimental Sciences (environmental sciences/studies, chemistry, mathematics, Physics); School of Law; College of Health (nursery, physiotherapy); College of Labour Relations
Courses taught in English
A growing number of classes are offered in English. Visit the Exchange Students Webpage and to view the courses offered in English. Students may enroll in these classes but must still meet the minimum langauge requirements described below.
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Graduate level classes and programs are closed to ISEP participants. Graduate students may find pertinent classes in the fourth and fifth year levels of undergraduate degrees.
Hints for Researching Courses
1. Click on: Course Links
2. Click on a degree related to your interest. This will bring you to a webpage with all information related to that degree.
3. Click on Plan de Estudios, which will bring you to another page, with information on courses offered in that degree.
4. View information regarding courses under Asignaturas. To view courses offered by degree level click Asginaturas Ordenadas por Curso.
5. Click on a course you are interested in to obtain additional information. If a course description is available, it can be viewed under Guia Docente .
Academic Notes
The strongest departments are those related to agricultural studies, business, and law.
Graduate level classes and programs are closed to ISEP participants.
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. Native Portuguese speakers must have completed a minimum of 2 semesters of university-level Spanish prior to the start of the program.
- Intensive Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the Academic Year for Beginner and Intermediate levels. No university credit is awarded for these classes.
- 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 early July; Semester 1: mid September to mid February; Semester 2: mid February to early July.
Housing and Meals
Students will be housed in shared apartments. The university will make a reservation in the Almería Youth Residence (Albergue Juvenil) for the day of arrival. The university has a database of housing options and will aid students in this process.
Student Activities
The University of Almería offers lots of activities to students and for international students in particular. More info on these topics can be found by downloading the international student guide . Additional information for international students can be found here. A webpage made by visiting students including info about cultural activities, language programs, personal interests, where to go, etc. can be found here.
Profile
The University of Almería is a public university that was established in 1993 and has about 14,000 students. The modern campus is located on the coast just six kilometres far from the city center.
Location
Located on the south-eastern coast of Andalucía, Almería is a medium-sized city of about 200,000 inhabitants. The city lies at the foot of a mountain range and is overlooked by a Moorish fortress called the Alcazaba. Almería has a busy port, an old town, and a bustling boardwalk (paseo marítimo). The city is the capital of the Almería province, which has semi-arid desert climate and receives the most sunshine and least rainfall of all of Europe. The province has several beautiful beaches, natural parks, and interesting villages to visit.
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