University of Seville

About: 

With its large student body of over 65,00 and its reputation of being one of the top-ranked universities in Spain, the University of Seville is a fantastic placement for exchange students. The institution itself spans over five centuries of history and boasts a rich historical-artistic heritage. Alongside its impressive past,  the University of Seville has been recognised as a Campus of International Excellence and due to its campuses extending across the city, it is a well-connected and integrated institution.  

Highlights: 

As a World Heritage site, Seville is one of the world’s most attractive destinations for tourists and international students alike.  As the university's campus is well integrated into the city, it allows the students to live among the cultural richness of the city, including living in areas of Seville that are declared world heritage by UNESCO.  Seville offers a wide range of public transport services, including short-distance trains, underground, tramway and urban buses (Tussam), where students benefit from discount cards. The city is also well-connected to other European countries, offering students the opportunity to visit other countries during their exchange periods. 

Location: 

Seville, Spain

Courses / Modules: 

The University of Seville offers a wide variety of courses. For more information about the courses offered, visit this link. 

Credit (Full-time Load per semester): 

You must take a full credit load while on exchange. The University of Seville uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to show credit values.  30 ECTS is the equivalent to 60 York credits, and 60 ECTS is the equivalent to 120 York credits.

MChem students in their fourth year take the majority of credits as a Research Project - you should discuss this with your departmental coordinator in York in the first instance.  You may be able to take some taught courses at the host university to complete your credit load. Please be aware that host organisations may class students taking a research project as being on a traineeship, rather than a study placement. Please contact the host organisation with any queries and note that if you are completing a traineeship, you may not be considered a registered exchange student. 

Teaching Periods: 

Winter semester tends to begin in early October, with the semester ending late January.   Summer semester tends to begin in late-February, with the semester ending late June. 

Language: 

Spanish language level of at least B2 (DELE) required.  The University of Seville offers free Spanish courses in both semesters. 

Accommodation: 

University of Seville exchange students have a wide range of accommodation options, such as halls of residence, single or shared rented apartments. For more information on accommodation, visit this link.

Support Services: 

The Welcome Office: The Welcome Office of the International Centre assists international students in every academic and non-academic question or concern, in order to make their stay in Seville as pleasant as possible. For more information about the Welcome Office of the International Centre, visit this link.

Visas: 

You may need a visa to study in Spain.  If you are a UK National you must refer to the  Gov.uk Travel Advice page for Spain and its Living in Spain guide to check on any visa requirements, and raise any queries directly with the relevant embassy/consulate.  If you are not a UK national you should check equivalent advice for your home country.

Health insurance: 

If you’d like to study in Spain, you have to have health insurance. You will need to present proof of health insurance when you enrol at university and apply for a residence permit. Make sure to take care of your health insurance status before you come to Spain. For more information about health insurance visit this link to FAQs. 

Travel insurance:  

If you complete the Travel Authorisation process and are approved by the University of York to participate in this programme, you will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Policy. This is a complimentary policy to cover you for the duration of your University of York mobility experience. Please refer to the Insurance website for all travel insurance queries.  You may be required to obtain health insurance valid during your exchange. 

For more information visit the University of Seville website.

Luisa, Year Abroad in Spain, 2017/18

"This work abroad experience has developed my adaptability and pushed me to find my own stability in circumstances far different from those I would naturally choose to create in many aspects of life – from work to accommodation to socialising" 

Bethany, Year Abroad in Spain

"If I were to give just one piece of advice to future Year Abroad students, it would be: be open with people about how you're feeling. Overall I would say just relax; everything falls into place bit by bit. Do of course be organised, but know you don't have to sort absolutely everything in one go."

Have a look at some more student stories on the Global Opportunities website!  

• Numbeo - cost of living comparison site

• Expatistan - cost of living comparison site

• Foreign travel advice: Spain 

• The University of Seville official website 

• The University of Seville social media links:

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  • Instagram: @unisevilla https://www.instagram.com/unisevilla/?hl=en  

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