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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
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
Faculties or Colleges in Business, Business Law, Economics and Business Administration, Industrial and Mining Engineering, Labor Studies, Social Work, Languages (major degrees in English, Spanish & Galician; complementary subjects: French, German & Portuguese), Science (marine science, biology, chemistry), Technical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Translation/Interpreting.
Hints for Researching Courses
Click on the course link at the top of the page. On the left side of the screen, click on Planos de studio de 1° and 2° ciclo. Then just below that click on por campus. This will give you a list of degree program available at each campus. Vigo is the only campus available to ISEP students. 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. 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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