SPAIN ACADEMICS
The semester and academic year curriculum offers courses, internships and community service. Courses are offered at the University of Burgos (UBU). Internships and service are organized at various companies and NGOs.
Students may enroll in a maximum of 18 credits per semester. Most courses at the University of Burgos are 3 semester credits; courses with a laboratory are 4 semester credits. Internships are 3 to 6 credits, depending on time commitment.
Spanish language, literature & culture courses
This section lists Spanish language courses and Spanish literature, history and culture courses. Spanish language courses are offered each semester. Download the Course Offergins files for Fall and Spring to view courses offered each semester.
Spanish Language
Spanish language courses are taught a Centro Internacional del Burgos (CIE) at the University of Burgos. CIE uses the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which consists of levels A2 (beginner), B1 (intermediate), B2 (upper intermediate), C1 (advanced) and C2 (upper advanced) levels. Most heritage students (those who grew up speaking Spanish at home) should enroll in C2 level. Syllabi for Spanish Language courses are provided in Spanish.
Spanish Language – Elementary (A1)
Spanish Language – Beginner (A2)
Spanish Language – Intermediate (B1)
Spanish Language – Upper Intermediate (B2)
Spanish Language – Advanced I (C1)
Spanish Language – Upper Advanced (C2)
The following courses require C1 or better proficiency.
Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (Fonética y Fonología Españolas)
General Linguistics (Lingüística General)
Spanish Syntax (Sintaxis del Español)
Spanish Semantics (Semántica del Español)
Spanish Pragmatics (Pragmática del Español)
Spanish Lexis
English into Spanish Translation Strategies
Semiotics, Language and Communication
Teaching of the Mother Tongue
Scientific and Technical Vocabulary Basis
Latin American Spanish
Grammar of “Correct Spanish”
Spanish Literature, History & Heritage
The following courses are taught in Spanish and require B2 (preferrably C1) level of proficiency. Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall (Semester 1) and Spring (Semester 2). Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Spanish: Language & Literature
History & Heritage
Subject courses taught in English & Spanish with English support
This section lists courses at the University of Burgos that are taught in English (marked with an asterisk *) and courses that are taught in Spanish with English support (tutoring, academic materials and exams in English). ‘English-friendly’ courses are a great way to improve Spanish proficiency while earning major-specific and general education credit. English-friendly courses require intermediate (B1) or better proficiency in Spanish.
Download and use the 
Course Offerings (in English) and Course Offerings (English-Friendly) files. Confirm course offerings with a KEI Program Manager before finalizing your course selections. Click on the + next to each subject area to view and download course syllabi.
Most courses at UBU are 6 European Credits (ECTS), which is equivalent to 3-semester credits at most universities in the USA.
Business & Economics
Financial Economics*
Financial Accounting*
Introduction to Accounting*
Financial Analysis & Planning*
Strategic Management in the Global Context*
International Business*
International Business & Management*
Fundamentals of Marketing*
Human Resource Management*
Corporate Social Responsibility*
Statistics & Econometrics*
Engineering & Applied Science
Engineering Graphics I*
Automation and Industrial Control*
Mechanics of Materials*
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering*
Fluid Mechanics*
Human Resource Management*
and Work Organization*
Electric Technology*
Energy and Circular Economy*
Safety and Health at Work*
Introduction to Business*
and Entrepreneurship*
Engineering Materials*
Engineering Thermodynamics*
Quality*
Financial Engineering*
Design, Planning &Control of Manufacturing Systems*
Engineering Drawing
Engineering materials
Automation and Industrial Control
Mechanics of Materials
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Industrial Marketing
Financial Engineering (English translation)
Design, Planning and Control of Manufacturing Systems
Safety Management
Electrical Technology
Hydraulics
Geotechnics (English translation
Computer Aided Structural Design
Hydrology
Reinforced Concrete
Road Engineering
Fundamentals of Urbanism and Territory
Transports
Project and Construction Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Industrial Construction
Coastal Engineering and Construction (English translation)
Bridges and Singular Structures Construction
Environmental Engineering (English translation)
Design of Water and Wastewater Systems
Safety Concepts in Construction Processes
Building Physics and Technology
Construction Procedures
Pavement Design
Nutrition & Food Science
Physical Science & Mathematics
Chemistry*
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Inorganic Chemistry I
Inorganic Chemistry II
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Inorganic Chemistry III
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry III: Organic Synthesis
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Analytical Chemistry
Separation Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
Chemometrics & Experimentation in Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Mechanic
Physical Chemistry II: Spectroscopy and Statistical Thermodynamics
Physical Chemistry III: Thermodynamic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry IV: Chemical Kinetics
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Numerical Analysis & Applied Statistics
Instrumental Analysis
Mechanics & Thermodynamics
Unit Operations Laboratory
Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics & Optics
Chemical Engineering I
Chemical Engineering II
Biochemistry
Structural Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Instrumental Analysis
Materials Science
Projects in Chemistry
Multidisciplinary Studies in Chemistry
Mathematics I
Mathematics II
Physics
Subject courses taught in Spanish
The University of Burgos offers a wide selection of courses taught in Spanish. Students must have upper-intermediate (B2) or better proficiency in Spanish to enroll in these courses. Select a Faculty/School to view academic subjects and courses offered by the university.
Most courses at UBU are 6 European Credits (ECTS), which is equivalent to 3-semester credits at most universities in the USA.
Arts & Humanities
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Spanish: Language &Literature
History & Heritage
Business
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Business Administration & Management
Finance & Accounting
Human Resources & Labor Relations
Computer Science & Engineering
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Computer Engineering
Education & Educational Psychology
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Early Childhood Education
Primary Education
Pedagogy
Engineering & Physical Sciences
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi. Physics and material science courses are available through the engineering pathways.
Academic Subjects
Chemistry
Agrifood & Rural Environment Engineering
Civil Engineering
Health Engineering
Industrial Organization Engineering
Electronic & Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Construction Engineering & Technical Architecture
Health & Life Sciences
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi. Biology and other life science courses are offered by Nursing and Pre-medicine pathways.
Academic Subjects
Food Science & Technology
Nursing
Pre-medicine & Therapy
Political Science & Law
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Political Science & Public Management
Law
Visual Communication
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Audiovisual Communication
Video Game Design
Social Science & Psychology
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Social Science & Psychology
Tourism & Hospitality
Click on the academic subject to view the list of courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Note that the links take you to the University of Burgos academics pages and open in a new browser window. Click on the course Codes to view and download syllabi.
Academic Subjects
Tourism
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, medicine, health and public service. Below is a list of possible placements. Actual placement may be at a different company or organization.
Burgos Chamber of Commerce
Fabricados Histron S.L.
Softeca
Hotel Almirante Bonifaz
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CREDIT & TRANSCRIPTS
Credit and transcripts for courses and internships is issued by Lincoln University (accredited in USA)., University of Burgos (validated by the Ministry of Education) and Escuela De Espanol (validated by the Cervantes Institute under the auspices of the Ministry of Education).
HOST UNIVERSITY
The University of Burgos (UBU) is a public institution of higher learning validated by the Ministry of Education of Spain. UBU was officially established in 1994 but traces its origina to the 12th century. UBU is highly regarded for its STEM and business programs. Centro Internacionale del Espanol, a foundation of the university, is responsible for Spanish Language courses.
