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Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain
(pop. 24,000)
Student Enrollment: 10,000
Language of instruction: Spanish
www.uax.es/
Course Links
Tips for Finding Courses in Spain
Important Visa information for Spain
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP Exchange: Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Good.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students
Courses
School of Engineering (architecture & technical architecture, engineering [chemical, civil, computer, industrial, technical computer, technical telecommunications, telecommunications], industrial design, environment sciences); Faculties of Applied Languages (translation & interpreting); Health Sciences (dentistry, nursing, nutrition & dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, veterinary medicine); Social and Legal Studies (administration & business management, business studies, law, sports & physical education, tourism management).
Hints for Researching Courses
1. Click on Course Links . Note that you may find undergraduate courses under both Grado and Licenciaturas.
2. Click on a degree you are interested in, and you will be brought to a page with more detail on that degree. Click on Plan de Estudios to view courses offered in that degree.
3. To obtain course descriptions visit the ECTS page of the International Office.
Download Tips for Finding Courses in Spain.
Academic Notes
The fields most appropriate for ISEP participants include architecture, business administration, civil engineering, languages, mechanical engineering, physiotherapy, and tourism.
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. Students must have an advanced level of Spanish.
- During orientation students take a Spanish language proficiency exam. Students whose score is not adequate are required to enroll in a Spanish language course.
- Intensive Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes each semester for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Contact hours per course per week: 3.
- For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for US Students
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Academic year: late September to June; Semester 1: late September to mid February; Semester 2: mid February to June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in shared student apartments or residence halls (limited space) and receive a stipend to make their own meal arrangements.
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
Assistance in locating unpaid practical training and internship opportunities available to students with advanced language skills.
Profile
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio is a young, dynamic private university. The university gained its charter from Parliament with the goal of educating students for the future competitive world market. The university is designed to teach 10,000 students, with the possibility of having 1,000 students living on-campus.
Location
The university is located in the university town of Villanueva de la Cañada, 25 km northeast of the city of Madrid. Villanueva de la Cañada is connected with Madrid by regular bus service.
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