Universidad de Granada
Location:
Granada,
Spain
Language of instruction:
Spanish
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Universidad de Granada Exchange website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- All applicants must meet Go Global eligibility requirements
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Study Abroad: Learn Spanish at the Centre for Modern Languages at the University of Granada
- refer to the Centre for Modern Languages partner page
- when applying to Go Global select Universidad de Granada CLM-Study Abroad-STUDY'
- Exchange: take regular UG courses taught in Spanish
- when applying to Go Global select 'Universidad de Granada-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UG Semester 1): Mid September to Late January
- UBC Term 2 (UG Semester 2): Early February to Mid July
*Students on exchange for Term 1 cannot return to UBC for term 2
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Exchange students have access to the regular courses at Granada which are mostly in Spanish
- Exchange (pay UBC tuition):
- To find courses, first go to the general website and select your field of study right the right (e.g. Artes y Humanidades)
- From here, select a specific degree and find courses on the website for that degree
- Exchange students may take Spanish as a Second Language courses through the Centre for Modern Languages CELE program: https://www.clm-granada.com/en/esp/cele.html.
Course equivalency Formula
- Academic coursework: ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credit (e.g. 30 ECTS = 15 UBC Credits)
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Students attending UGR on Exchange will attend regular academic courses taught in Spanish
- Students must have at least a B1 level of Spanish, if planning to take academic courses taught in Spanish (To determine your level, please self-assess with: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
- For those students who speak basic to lower intermediate level Spanish, UGR offers fee-paying (Study Abroad) programs through Centre for Modern Languages - students will be tested upon arrival and placed in the appropriate level
- Please see the course details and dates for the Spanish Language Program
Other opportunities at this partner
- refer to the Centre for Modern Languages partner page
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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