Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Location:
Santiago,
Spain
Language of instruction:
English, Spanish
Tuition payable to:
Partner Institution
Program website:
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- All applicants must meet Go Global eligibility requirements
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (USC Fall term): October to December
- UBC Term 2 (USC Spring term): January to May
Areas of study available:
- Arts
Course availability and restrictions
- Typically students take summer abroad, term 1, or term 2 Spanish language & culture courses from the Cursos Internacionales department
- Please visit the Summer Spanish Language Course page for a detailed breakdown of USC-UBC course equivalencies
Course equivalency Formula
- For every two weeks of class, a student will receive 3 UBC credits of SPAN (either upper or lower level credit depending on the level of course taken at Santiago de Compostela)
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 are given a language placement test upon arrival in Spain and are placed in the appropriate course level
- For this reason, it cannot be guaranteed that the student will obtain 2nd year level Spanish
Other opportunities at this partner
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Summer Spanish Language Courses
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 USC
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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