SPAIN ACADEMICS
The semester and academic year curriculum offers courses, internships and community service. Courses are taught at the University of Burgos (UBU). Internships are organized at various companies and NGOs.
Students may enroll in a maximum of 18 credits (5 to 6 courses) per semester. Most UBU courses 3 semester credits; internships are 3 to 6 credits, depending on time commitment.
Note: UBU uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). To convert to US-credits at most universities in the USA, divide ECTS by 2. For example, a courses that is 6 ECTS is equivelent to 3 credits at most universities in the USA. Consult with your home university's study abroad advisor about credit equivelenies.
Courses & Syllabi
The University of Burgos offers subject-specific courses taught in Spanish (majority), in English (limitted) and in Spanish with English Support (English Friendly). UBU's International Spanish Center offers Spanish Language courses for students interested in learning Spanish as a second language.
Spanish Language Courses
UBU's International Center offers Spanish language courses at all levels of proficiency. Language proficiency is measured using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with A1 being the lowest and C2 being the highest. Students with advanced proficiency can also enroll in Spanish linigistics (syntax, phonetics, etc.), translation and literature courses offered by the Faculty of Humanities & Communication.
Spanish Language – A1/Novice
Spanish Language – A2/Beginner
Spanish Language – B1/Intermediate I
Spanish Language – B2/Intermediate II
Spanish Language – C1/Advanced I
Spanish Language – C2/Advanced II
English-Taught & English-Friendly Courses
UBU offers a limitted number of English-taught courses. Most of these courses are offered by the Faculty of Economics & Business Studies, and the Polytechnic School. Courses taught in English are marked with 
in the Course & Syllabus Finder. You can also download the 
UBU English-Taught Course Offerings.
UBU also offers a limitted number of English-Friendly courses, which are taught in Spanish with English support. Depending on the course and professor, the support includes learning materials in English, tutorials in English and/or exams in English. UBU recommends the use of the Google Translator (or similar) app during lectures. English-Friendly courses are marked with 
in the Course & Syllabus Finder. You can also download the UBU English-Friendly Course Offerings.
Course & Syllabus Finder
Below is a list of UBU faculties (colleges/schools) and academic departments (academic/degree programs). Tap an academic department to view course offerings (syllabi). The link will open a UBU webpage in a new browser window. Tap a Course Code on the UBU course offerings page to download a syllabus (teaching guide). Syllabi are in Spanish.
Notes & Tips
and for English-taught and English-Friendly courses.
Faculty of Economics and Business
Business Administration and Management
Finance and Accounting
Tourism**
Higher Polytechnic School
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Health Engineering
Civil Engineering
Industrial Management Organization Engineering
Agri-food and Rural Engineering
Technical Architecture
Digital Technologies for Business**
Faculty of Law
Law
Political Science and Public Management
Labor Relations and Human Resources
Faculty of Humanities & Communication
Spanish Language and Literature
History and Heritage**
Audiovisual Communication**
Video Game Design**
Faculty of Science
Chemistry
Food Science and Technology
Gastronomic and Food Sciences
Applied Mathematics and Computing**
Faculty of Health Sciences
Psychology
Nursing**
Occupational Therapy**
Medicine**
Faculty of Education
Early Childhood Education
Primary Education
Social Education
Pedagogy
Internship & community service
Internships (for-credit) and community service (not-for-credit) allow students to learn from practical experience not attainable in a classroom setting. Internships require a minimum commitment of 120 hours (3 credits), but can be extended to 240 hours (6 credits). Community service does not have a minimum time requirement.
Placement is based on professional interests. Positions are available in business, engineering, excercise science/sports, health, computer science/technology, education, public service, and other professions. Below is a list of previous placements. Actual placement may be at a different company or organization.
Burgos Chamber of Commerce
Grupo Antolin
Basic-Fit
Fabricados Histron S.L.
Bridgestone
L'Oréal
Softeca
Hotel Almirante Bonifaz
For more information, download:
CREDIT & TRANSCRIPTS
Credit and transcripts for courses and internships are issued by the University of Burgos (validated by the Ministry of Education) and Lincoln University (accredited in USA).
HOST UNIVERSITY
University of Burgos traces its history to 1195, first used as a hospital by pilgrims on El Camino de Santiago, and later as a medical school and educational institution. Today, the university combines ancient heritage with modern facilities and technology. The 12th century Hospital del Rey building now houses the university administration and faculty of law.
