Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
September - December, January - June
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
10 students per academic year (places are shared between faculties).
Housing
Students can apply for both on- and off-campus housing. Here you can find more information about student housing.
Cost of living
Here you can find estimated cost of living and other relevant information.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS. Note that some academic programs may have additional admission requirements and course prerequisites. A valid passport is also required at application stage.
Language requirements
English CEFR B2 or Spanish CEFR B2 is required by the institution.
Exchange students with non-EU/EEA nationalities are required to obtain a study visa prior to studying in Spain. For more information about visa, go to:
Student Visa Application - University of Basque Country
An insurance attestation is required. Here you can find more information about required insurance.
University of the Basque Country
University of the Basque Country, located in northern Spain, has 45 000 students and 5000 staff members spread across three campuses in the region. Bilbao, the biggest city in the Basque Country, stretches along the river of Nervión, 11 km inland from the Gulf of Biscay. It is the financial capital of the region and has around 370 000 inhabitants.