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Universitat de les Illes Balears
Palma, Spain
(pop. 400,000)
Student Enrollment: 13,000
Language of instruction: Spanish and Catalan
www.uib.es
Course links
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Important Visa information for Spain
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP Exchange: Academic year or semester exchanges
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
BACHELOR’S DEGREES:
Sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics); Arts and Humanities (English Studies, Philosophy, History, History of Art, Catalan Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature); Health Sciences (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology); Social and Legal Sciences (Business Administriation - optional pathway in English, Economics - optional pathway in English, Law, Early Childhood Teacher Training, Primary Teacher Training, Social Education, Geography, Pedagogy, Social Work, Tourism, Labour Relations); Engineering and Architecture (Food and Agriculture Engineering and Rural Areas, Construction Engineering, Industrial and Automatic Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telematic Engineering, Mathematics)
SECOND CYCLE DEGREES:
Computer Engineering, Honour’s Degree in Psychopedagogy, Honour’s Degree in Biochemistry.
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
All postgraduate level courses are closed to ISEP students.
Hints for Researching Courses
UIB has implemented the EU-Bologna guidelines, thus standardizing higher education among participating institutions across Europe. As a result, UIB has translated its "diplomaturas and licenciaturas" into "grados."
As courses are taught in both Spanish and Catalan, students should be sure to check the language of instruction. The ISEP Coordinator will also assist students with course selection.
To review courses available:
1. Click on Course links
2. Click on the degree title you are interested in.
3. On the next page click on Visión general del plan de estudios: asignaturas, on the page following, click on asignaturas to view course titles, languages of instruction, and the semester they will be taught in.
4. Click on the course title to obtain more information, including a course description, which may be downloaded under guia docente.
Academic Notes
The most appropriate fields for ISEP students are law, education, Spanish, economics, business, nursing, physiotherapy, tourism, and psychology.
Special Academic Conditions
The University School of Hotel Management is closed to ISEP Students.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Junior-level standing preferred. Students should indicate interest in an internship placement on their application.
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
- The Balearic Islands has two official languages, Spanish and Catalan. Courses may be taught in either language. Students must be flexible with course selection, as the language of instruction for courses might not be able to be determined prior to arrival. The ISEP Coordinator will also assist students with course selection.
- 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 multiple levels. Contact hours per course: 60 hours total. Although the courses are included in the benefits, a 30 Euro registration fee may apply to receive course credit.
- Catalan language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the academic year and semester. Contact hours per course: 60 hours total. University credit is not awarded, but students will receive a certificate stating their grade and the number of hours completed. These courses are also included in the ISEP benefits.
- A pre-session, intensive Spanish language course is offered in the summer for an additional fee for multiple levels. Contact hours per course per day: approximately 4.5
- 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: end of September to end of June; Semester 1: end of September to mid-February; Semester 2: mid-February to end of June. Please note that first semester dates do not usually work for U.S. students; early exams cannot be scheduled.
Housing and Meals
ISEP students are placed in shared student apartments and receive a stipend to cover housing and meals. Students will spend the first seven days of arrival in the residence hall, while the UIB assists them in finding a shared apartment.
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
The ISEP Coordinator will assist students in finding local internships within their field of study only for the period of their exchange program. Students should indicate interest in an internship placement on their application.
Profile
Founded in 1978 as a public higher education institution, in recent years the Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) has become an important cultural and scientific reference for Spanish society. With the main campus in Palma and the satellite campuses located throughout the Balearic Islands, there are over 13,000 students. UIB combines traditional classroom methodology with e-learning. Many international students attend UIB each year on a variety of different exchange agreements.
Location
The main campus is set in a natural habitat approximately 7.5 km outside of Palma, the capital of the Balearic Islands. The islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera form the Balearic archipelago to the east of mainland Spain. Due to their strategic location, the islands have been a major crossing point for all commercial routes in the Mediterranean throughout history. Their culture, climate, clean beaches, calm sea, beautiful landscape, and cosmopolitan character have gained the islands their worldwide fame as an attractive tourist destination. The islands are easily accessible by air from the rest of Europe and also by sea from mainland Spain. Palma is a medium sized city of about 400,000 and has many advantages of a medium-sized city while offering permanent leisure and entertainment facilities.
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