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Universidad de Murcia
Murcia, Spain
(pop. 380,000)
Student Enrollment: 29,000
Language of instruction: Spanish
www.um.es/
About the University (in English)
Regular Course Information
Tips for Finding Courses in Spain
Language and Culture Program Information
Course Descriptions (Spanish)
Important Visa information for Spain
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year and semester exchanges
ISEP-Direct academic year or semester programs
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate 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 or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Chance of placement for US on ISEP-Direct Language & Culture is generally Excellent.
Chance of placement for I-to-I on ISEP-Direct Language & Culture is generally Excellent.
Chance of placement for US students on ISEP-Direct Regular Courses is Limited.
Chance of placement for I-to-I students on ISEP-Direct Regular Courses is Limited.
Courses
Students have a variety of options at Murica based on language level and interest. Each program numbered below is a distinct program. Students should choose one and clearly indicate it on their ISEP application. You may not combine classes from the Regular University Courses with Spanish Language and Culture in the same semester.
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange: Regular Courses: Arts (classics, English, French, geography, history, history of art, Spanish, translation and interpeting); Biology (biology, environmental sciences); Economy and Business (business administration & management, business management, combined studies in law with business administration & management, economics, market technology & research, sociology); Education (educational psychology, elementary education, English & French, infant education, music education, pedagogy, physical education, psychopedagogy, social education, teacher training-special needs education); Fine Arts; Chemistry (biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, optics & optometry, physics); Communication and Documentation Sciences (advertising & public relations, documentation, library sciences & documentation, journalism); Computer Science; Industrial Relations; Law (law, political & administration sciences, public management & administration); Mathematics; Nursing and Social Work; Philosophy; Psychology; Veterinary Medicine (veterinary science, food science & technology).
Option 2: ISEP-Direct: Regular Courses: (see list above)
Option 3: ISEP-Direct semester: Spanish Language and Culture
Includes three modules dealing with intensive language study, Spanish history and culture, art and music, politics and society. This program is offered at two levels, appropriate for intermediate and intermediate/ advanced students. On arrival, students take a language placement test and are divided into two groups according to their level of proficiency. Program consists of 300 hours of language study. Download complete program information.
Please note: courses in the Language and Culture program are taken with other international students, not Spanish students.. Second semester regular classes taken in Option 4 are with Spanish students.
Option 4: ISEP-Direct full-year: Spanish Language and Culture semester + Regular Courses semester
The full year ISEP-Direct program combines a fall semester of the ISEP-Direct Spanish language and culture program with a spring semester of direct enrollment in regular university courses.
Hints for Researching Courses
1. For students taking regular university courses (Option 1 or 2), click on Regular Course Information.
2. The link brings you to list of schools/colleges within the university. Click on one, and on the left hand sidebar, click on estudios. That will give you a list of degree programs.
3. Click on plan de estudios, to see a list of courses for that major.
4. To get mor information on individual courses click on programas de asignaturas, or guias docente.
Download Tips for Finding Courses in Spain
Universidad de Murcia, like many European universitiess is in the process of implementing the European Higher Education System through the Bologna process (switching to four year undergraduate degrees for many fields). Due to this, course descriptions may be limited in certain cases.
Academic Notes
Murcia is strong in law, education, economics, chemistry, medicine, Spanish and English language and Veterinary Medicine. There are many interesting courses available in archaeology, history, arts, and mathematics.
Several different institutes cooperate with the university including Water and Environment, Education, Sport, Tax and Finance, and Development.
Special Academic Conditions
The MBA program is closed to ISEP participants.
Medicine is closed to ISEP students. Although Veterinary Medicine and Law are undergraduate studies in Spain they are restricted since certain prerequirements are mandatory for international students.
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
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange: Regular University Courses and
Option 2: ISEP-Direct: Regular University Courses:
- A minimum of 6 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- Intensive Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the Academic Year and Semester for an additional fee for several levels. Contact hours per course per week: 4.
- A one and a half week pre-session, intensive Spanish language course is offered before each semester for multiple levels. Contact hours per course: 30.
Option 3: ISEP-Direct semester: Spanish Language and Culture and
Option 4: ISEP-Direct full-year: Spanish Language and Culture semester + Regular Courses semester:
- A minimum of 4 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- Students participating in the Spanish Language and Culture Semester have Spanish language courses built into their curriculum.
- Students in the second semester of Option 4: ISEP-Direct full-year: Spanish Language and Culture semester + Regular Courses semester, may also enroll in Spanish language courses at an additional fee, in conjunction with regular courses. Contact hours per course per week: 4.
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
Option 1 or 2 Regular Courses: Academic year: mid-September to mid July; Semester 1: mid-September to early February. Semester 2: mid-February to mid July.
Option 3 ISEP-Direct semester: Spanish Language and Culture: Semester 1: early-September to mid-December. Semester 2: January to May.
Option 4 ISEP-Direct full-year: Spanish Language and Culture semester + Regular courses semester : Semester 1: early-September to mid-December. Semester 2: mid-February to mid July.
Note: Students must conform their stay to U. Murcia's Academic Calendar.
Housing and Meals
Students live in shared flats with other students. A stipend will be provided to cover housing and meals.
ISEP-Direct
Students have three fee-paid choices at Murcia:
Option 2 ISEP-Direct semester or full-year: Regular Courses
Option 3 ISEP-Direct semester: Spanish Language and Culture
Option 4: ISEP-Direct full-year: Spanish Language and Culture semester + Regular Courses semester
The program fee includes housing in shared student apartments, a meal stipend, cultural activities, and three excursions to sites of interest in Spain. Note about housing: Whenever possible, ISEP-Direct participants are given the possibility to share apartments with Spanish and other foreign students. However, housing availability in Murcia is such that ISEP-Direct participants often share apartments.
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Profile
The University of Murcia is a public university. It was founded in the 13th century and has almost 30,000 students. The university is devoted to providing higher education to the public. Murcia has 4 campuses: La Merced (in the center of Murcia-Arts and Law), Espinardo (five km north of the city-Education, Industrial Relations, Social Work, Veterinary Med., Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Fine Arts, Computer Science, Economics and Business, Philosophy, Mathematics), Medicine and Health Sciences (11 km south of the city-Medicine, Dentristry, Nursing, Physiotherapy) and San Javier (45 km east, in the sea-side-Sports Science).
Public transportation from the city to the campuses is available.
The University of Murcia offers modern facilities and boasts the Experimental Science Support Service, two extensive libraries including a European Documentation Center, as well as many specialized institutes dealing with different aspects of the scientific and humanistic world. The university also has a great number of sport facilities including sports halls, football and rugby fields, aerobic and weight rooms, tennis and squash courts, a climbing wall and an indoor pool. Students also have access to computer labs in many buildings and a wide variety of cultural and extra-curricular activities.
Location
A true wedge among the regions of Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia, Murcia is the product of a crossing of civilizations throughout its history: Muslim, Castilian and Valencian-Aragones have all left their traces in the city. Situated in southeastern Spain, Murcia has a Mediterranean climate with very little rainfall and enjoys more hours of sunlight per year than most Spanish cities. Its fertile soil, bathed by the Segura River, has provided the nickname for which Murcia is known: the Orchard of Europe. Two seas are located in the region: the Mediterranean Sea and the Mar Menor are tranquil and warm all year.
What Past Students have to Say
The ISEP program at my University in Murcia set me up in an apartment with people from Spain and elsewhere. The assistance and help they were always ready to give made it all the better. Murcia es lo mejor!! Jason Otterstrom, 04-05
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