Barcelona

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Barcelona

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Barcelona ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Climate ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Language ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Time zone ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Currency .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Normal day.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Prices ................................................................................................................................................... 3
How to get there; .................................................................................................................................... 3
Airports ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Arriving by train .................................................................................................................................. 3
Arriving by car ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Arriving by bus .................................................................................................................................... 6
Arriving by boat................................................................................................................................... 6
Getting around: ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Metro and FGC .................................................................................................................................... 7
Tram .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Bus....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bike...................................................................................................................................................... 9
The campuses ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Students from the European Union ...................................................................................................... 11
Students from outside of the European Union (non-EU) - Types of Visa ............................................. 12
Applying for a Student Residence Authorization for the First Time ................................................. 14
Residence Card renewal.................................................................................................................... 15
Work permit ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Grading.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Barcelona
Climate
Barcelona’s warm, pleasant climate means that the locals spend a lot of time outdoors. The city’s
location on the shores of the Mediterranean brings pleasant temperatures, allowing Barcelona to
enjoy its 5km of perfectly equipped beaches all the year round, and a superb Olympic Marina which
is ideal for lovers of water sports.
Rainfall, which is occasionally heavy, averages 1,000 mm a year. This weather makes it possible to
maintain the many green areas around Barcelona.
Living with year-round sunshine makes it possible to have pleasant weather and to enjoy the city to
the full: you can eat at open-air restaurants at any time of the year or enjoy a drink at one of its
many pavement cafés, with the Mediterranean as its outstanding backdrop.
Language
Catalonia has its own language: Catalan. Most of the people who live in Barcelona are
bilingual and speak Catalan and Spanish, which is also an official language. Street names and most
road and transport signs are in Catalan.
Many restaurants, especially those in the city centre, have menus in several languages. But if
there's something you don’t understand, don't be afraid to ask, people will be only too happy to
help. Many people from Barcelona understand English and French.
Time zone
As in most European countries and also in Catalonia, GMT is the time system used in Barcelona.
Clocks are one hour ahead of GMT in winter and two in summer and are adjusted twice a year, going
forward one hour in winter and back an hour in summer.
Currency
Spain is in the Eurozone and the euro is its official currency. Foreign currency can be exchanged at
savings banks, or ‘Caixes’ (the opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2pm. Thursday
afternoons, 4.30pm to 7.45pm, except June to September) and banks (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to
2pm and Saturday, 8.30am to 1pm, except summer). Bureaux de change also open every day in
Barcelona city centre, and at the main railway stations and the Estació del Nord bus station and at
the Airport, where they have longer opening hours.
Normal day
The working day in Barcelona usually begins at 8 or 9 in the morning and ends around 6 or 7 in the
evening, with a one- or two-hour break for lunch at 2pm. This is the daily life and routine that befits
the Catalans’ reputation in the rest of Spain as a hard-working and thrifty people.
Lunch and dinner are usually eaten a little later than in the rest of Europe. Most restaurants open
from 1pm to 4pm, and from 8pm until 11pm. Tipping isn’t obligatory, but people usually leave 5% if
they are satisfied with the service.
Shops have long opening hours, from 10am to 2pm and from 4.30 to 8 or 8.30pm. In Barcelona city
centre, most shops don’t close at lunchtime and large shopping centres and department stores open
until 10pm in summer.
Prices
With regard to prices, Barcelona features a wide range of accommodation, shops and services to
suit all pockets. Here are some approximate prices in Barcelona: a single public transport ticket costs
2€, an espresso coffee between 1 and 1.50€; a lunchtime set menu can cost between 8 and 15€, a
cinema ticket 10€; a sandwich 3 to 4€, and a newspaper about 1.30€. Smoking is prohibited in all
bars and restaurants in Barcelona.
How to get there;
Airports
Barcelona Airport, El Prat, is located just 16km outside the city. Girona Airport, north of the city,
and Reus, to the south, are a little over an hour away. Lleida Airport, to the west, is just over two
hours away.
Arriving by train
Barcelona has direct connections with different parts of Europe and throughout Spain, as well as a
comprehensive regional and suburban rail network.
Barcelona Sants Station
Pl. Paisos catalans s/n 08014 Barcelona
Time: 4.30am to 12am.
Metro: L5 and L3. Bus: 27, 30, 32, 43, 44, 78 y 109.
Barcelona Sants Station is the city’s main railway station and most trains departing and arriving in
Barcelona stop here. The station is the terminus for the High-Speed Train and many Spanish and
foreign destinations, suburban rail and trains to Barcelona Airport.
- Nacional trains
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AVE: Figueres - Barcelona – Madrid.
AVE: Barcelona – Sevilla
AVE: Barcelona – Màlaga.
Euromed: Barcelona – Tarragona – València – Alacant.
Talgo: Connecting Barcelona with other spanish cities.
Tren Estrella: Connecting Barcelona and Madrid.
Trenhotel: Connecting Barcelona with other spanish cities.
Alvía: Connecting Barcelona with other spanish cities.
Intercity: Connecting Barcelona with other spanish cities.
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Regional Express: Connecting Barcelona with other spanish cities.
- Regional | Surrounding areas trains
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Regional trains to Tarragona, Costa Daurada, Tortosa, Lleida, Girona, Figueres, Portbou.
Surrounding areas: Mataró – Maçanet, Vic, Vilanova, Vilafranca – Manresa.
Trains to the airport.
- International trains
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Mare Nostrum: Connecting Barcelona and Montpellier.
Trenhotel: Connecting Barcelona and Paris.
Information and ticket sales
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Monday to Friday, 5.15am to 10.30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 6.10am to
10.30pm.
Tickets in advance: daily, from 7am to 10pm.
França Station
Av. Marquès de l’Argentera, s/n 08003 Barcelona
Time: 4.45am to 12am.
Metro: L4. Bus: 39 and 51.
The building dates back to 1929 and is one of the most important examples of Spain’s iron
architecture. Two parts of Barcelona’s França Station are of relevance: the large lobby covered by
three vaults and the huge metal naves that cover the platforms. International and regional trains, as
well as trains to Barcelona Airport, depart from this station.
- International passenger trains
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Elipsos Trenhotel : Barcelona - Girona - Figueres - Órleans - París (Austerlitz).
See international trains: www.elipsos.com.
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Regional trains to Tarragona, Costa Daurada, Tortosa, Lleida.
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Daily, 8am to 9pm.
Passeig de Gràcia Station
Passeig de Gràcia - Aragó, s/n 08007 Barcelona.
Time: 5am to 12am.
Metro: L2, L3 and L4. Bus: 17, 22, 24 and 28.
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Regional trains to Girona – Figueres – Portbou; Costa Garraf; Costa Daurada – Tarragona –
Tortosa; Reus; Lleida – Saragossa.
Trains to the airport.
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Daily, 6am to 10pm.
Plaça de Catalunya Station
Plaça de Catalunya.
Metro: L1 and L3. Bus: 9, 22, 28, 42, 47, 58, 62, 66, 67 and 68.
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Surrounding areas trains to Manresa – Lleida; Costa del Maresme – Blanes; Vilafranca del
Penedès.
http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html
Arriving by car
The city has excellent road links and you can get to all parts of the city conveniently using the
motorway and road network.
Motorways and roads
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Barcelona is located 150 km from La Jonquera, the French border. The French motorway
network connects to the AP-7, N-II and C-32 Barcelona motorway. You can enter the city via
the ring roads or the Avinguda Meridiana which leads to the centre.
From the south, if you're entering from the rest of Spain join the AP-7 or C-32 and enter the
city via the Avinguda Diagonal.
Car parks
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Barcelona has a large number of car parks for cars, many of them located in the city centre.
Parking rates range from 2 and 3€ per hour to around 35€ for a whole day.
There are also paid parking areas in the street (blue zones + green area) and charges vary
according to the zone of Barcelona.
Arriving by bus
You can get to Barcelona by bus from Europe, North Africa and the rest of Spain. The main bus
station is the centrally located Barcelona Nord. The bus station in Barcelona that has the most
national and international connections is Barcelona Nord Bus Station. Buses also depart from
Barcelona Sants station and other areas of the city.
Barcelona Nord Bus Station
Alí-bei, 80 (08013)
Opening time: 5.15am to 1am.
Metro: L1 - Arc de Triomf. Bus: 54.
This is Barcelona’s main bus station operating services to the main Spanish cities, Europe and North
Africa. Station facilities: Tourist Information Office, lockers, bureau de change, etc.
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www.barcelonanord.com
Tel. 902 260 606 (from 7am to 9pm).
Sants Bus Station
Viriat, s/n (08014) – Next to the railway station
Opening time: 4.30pm to 12am.
Metro: L5 and L3 - Sants Estació. Bus: 27, 32, 43, 44, 78, 109 and V7.
The offices of the bus companies operating services in Spain and abroad are located next to
Barcelona-Sants railway station.
Station facilities: www.adif.es
Arriving by boat
Barcelona is the Mediterranean’s leading cruise harbour with nine passenger terminals, seven for
cruises and four for ferries.
Getting around:
Metro and FGC
Barcelona currently has eight metro lines that can be identified by the number and colour of the
line: L1 (red), L2 (lilac), L3 (green), L4 (yellow), L5 (blue), L9 (orange), L10 (light blue), L11 (light
green) and serve most of the city.
It also has an urban and metropolitan rail network the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat (FGC), run by
the Catalan government, which supplements Barcelona’s metro network. There are three urban
lines (L6, L7 and L8)
Barcelona's Metro Map
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www.tmb.cat
Tickets: methods and prices
The metro operates an integrated fare system enabling passengers to obtain a free transfer from
one means of public transport to another within a period of 1 hour and 15 minutes. There are
different types of travel cards and transport passes in Barcelona that are valid throughout the public
transport network (metro, buses, tram and suburban rail), including the T-10 card which is valid for
10 journeys, or day passes (2, 3, 4 and 5 days).
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www.tmb.cat
Times
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Metro (TMB): Weekdays from Monday to Thursday, Sunday and public holidays: 5ammidnight. | Friday and evenings before public holidays: 5am-2am. | Saturday and evenings
before public holidays on 1/1, 24/6, 15/8 and 24/9: continuous service. | 24/12: until 11pm.
Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat (FGC): Weekdays from Monday to Thursday, Sunday and
public holidays: 5am-midnight. | Friday: 5am-2am. | Saturday and evenings before public
holidays on 1/1, 24/6, 15/8 and 24/9: continuous service.
For further information about Barcelona's metro and rail services:
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TMB: Tel. 933 187 074 | www.tmb.cat
FGC: Tel. 932 051 515 | www.fgc.cat
Tram
The Tram works again in Barcelona from 2004. This means of public transport, an alternative to the
metro, that had disappeared in 1971, is today an accessible, ecological, fast and comfortable system.
The Tram route provides easy access to Barcelona’s major industrial areas, shopping centres and
residential zones.
There are 2 Tram lines in Barcelona: the Trambaix (T1, T2,T3) which runs from Francesc Macià to the
towns of Sant Just Desvern, Sant Joan Despí, Sant Feliu de Llobregat and Cornellà. The Trambesòs
(T4, T5) covers a route from the Olympic Village to Sant Adrià de Besòs via the Forum site and
arriving to Badalona.
Barcelona Tram Maps
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Trambaix: www.trambcn.com
Trambesos: www.trambcn.com
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www.trambcn.com
Times
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Weekdays from Monday to Thursday, Sunday and public holidays: 5am-midnight.
Friday, Saturday and evenings before public holidays: 5am-2pm.
For further information about Tram services:
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Tel. 902 193 275 | www.trambcn.com
Bus
Daytime Bus
Barcelona has a transport fleet of more than 1000 buses which operate on over 80 routes and
connect all the city’s districts and the metropolitan area. The buses have low floors and are adapted
for people with reduced mobility. Transport passes can be used on the metro, Barcelona’s tram,
city-centre lines of the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat (FGC) and Renfe trains (zone 1).
Tickets: methods and prices modalidades y precios
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Barcelona’s bus network operates an integrated fare system enabling passengers to obtain a
free transfer from one means of transport to another within a period of 1 hour and 15
minutes. There are different types of travel cards and transport passes that are valid
throughout the public transport network (metro, buses, tram and suburban rail), including
the T-10 card which is valid for 10 journeys, or day passes (2, 3, 4 and 5 days).
www.tmb.cat
Times
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Running times vary according to the bus route. Most services begin at 4.25am and end at
11pm. Average frequency of service is between 20 and 30 minutes at weekends. (The
running times and frequency of service are posted at the bus stops). .
For further information about Barcelona's bus network:
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Tel. 933 187 174 | www.tmb.cat
Night Bus Service
Barcelona has a night-bus service (Nit Bus) which serves most of the city and its suburban area.
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www.emt-amb.com
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Most of the night bus services begin between 10.40pm and 11.40pm and end between 5am
and 6am. They all stop at or depart from Barcelona’s Plaça de Catalunya.
Barcelona’s night bus network map
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www.emt-amb.com
For further information about Barcelona’s night bus network:
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www.emt-amb.com
Bike
Bicing
Barcelona's new transport system is called Bicing. It is a huge investment; in only it's two first years
of operation more than 400 bike stations have been placed around the city. The stations are
strategically located near bus stops and metro stations. Unfortunately Bicing is presently only
available for local residents.
There were plans to offer Bicing to the city's visitors, but after strong protests from the city's bike
rental firms, this proposal was rejected.
This means that until further notice Bicing is only available for residents in Catalonia.
The Bicing office:
Plaça de Carles Pi i Sunyer, 8
Barcelona
08002
http://www.bicing.com
Metro stop: Pl. Catalunya, L1
Opening hours:
Mon - Sun 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
How does it work?
First, apply for a Bicing card (see above). You need a credit/debit card to apply. Once you have
received the card you can immediately start cycling.
You should borrow the bike for no more than 30 minutes and if you go over that time you need to
pay extra. If you don't return your bike within two hours you are fined €6 and sent a warning notice.
After three warnings you lose your card. The bikes are to be used as transport within the city and not
for longer trips.
Cost
The card has an annual cost of €30.
Opening hours
Pick up / Drop off your bike at all stations:
Sunday - Thursday: 5 am -12 pm
Friday and Saturday: open 24 hours
The campuses
UAB's structure includes three campuses, all in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona and its outskirts.
Bellaterra: a large campus for teaching and research
The main UAB campus, in Cerdanyola del Vallès, is home to most of our faculties, departments,
institutes and services, as well as to a significant scientific and technological cluster.
The Bellaterra campus is also home to the UAB Research Park, a group of centres and specific
partner research institutes created to meet the specific needs for important fields of research.
Facultat de traducció I d’Interpretació
Edifici K
Campus UAB
08193 Bellaterre (Cerdanyola del Vallés)
Tel: 935811876
Fax: 935811037
http://www.uab.cat/traducciointerpretacio
Sabadell: committed to technology, business and health
Sabadell, along with the Bellaterra campus, is the home to the School of Engineering, the Faculty of
Business and Economics and the Parc Taulí Teaching Unit (from the Faculty of Medicine).
Barcelona: a new Health Sciences campus
Three of the six teaching units of the Faculty of Medicine are located in Barcelona:
- Sant Pau Teaching Unit
- Vall d'Hebron Teaching Unit
- Hospital del Mar Teaching Unit
Moreover, Badalona hosts the Teaching Unit Germans Trias i Pujo
Students from the European Union
Professors and students who are EU citizens have no legal formalities to complete before coming to
Spain.
After arriving, please visit UAB's International Welcome Point, located at the Plaça Cívica of the
Bellaterra Campus, where you will receive a Welcome Pack with information that will help you get
settled.
In accordance with current legislation :
Hoja 102 (in Spanish)
All students belonging to a European Union or European Economic Area member state, as well as
the Swiss Confederation, and who intend to reside in Spain for a period of time longer than three
months must register at the Central Registry Office for Foreigners (Registro Central de Extranjeros) in
order to be issued a certificate of registration and an identity number for foreigners (NIE - Número
de Identificación de Extranjeros).
The certificate of registration can be obtained without prior appointment and in person at any of the
national police stations (Comisaría) of your place of residence.
The documents you will need to provide are the following:
- Two photocopies of the registration form (EX18)
- A valid passport or national identity card (original and one photocopy)
At the International Welcome Point we will provide you with more information about the
documents you need to present and the address of the police station closest to your place of
residence.
For more information:
International Welcome Point-IWP
Campus de Bellaterra-Plaça Cívica
Tel. + 34 93 581 22 10
Fax + 34 93 586 80 25
E-mail: international.welcome.point@uab.cat
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 3pm
Students from outside of the European Union (non-EU) - Types of Visa
If you are a Non-European Union citizen and you are preparing to study in Spain, you need to
arrange your legal situation, depending on the duration of your stay.
Period of studies up to three months:
1) The European Directive EC Nº 539/2001 March 15th, 2001 includes in its annex II the countries
whose nationals are exempted from the obligation to obtain a visa for study periods of up to three
months. Those have to fulfill the legal requisites described in article 5 of the Schengen Code, and in
case of having to prolong the stay, it is possible to request an extension for a maximum of three
more months (for more information consult Form 02 from the government).
2) The European Directive EC Nº 539/2001 of March 15th, 2001 includes in its annex I the countries
whose nationals are submitted to the visa obligation (type C) to enter the Schengen Area. For more
information, consult here.
Period of studies up to six months:
There is a visa (type D) for studies that allows you to stay in Spain for a period of up to 180 days
(Visado D Estudios hasta 180 días). This type of visa does not allow you to obtain the Residence
Card for foreign students (TIE), but it does allow you to request the Identity Number for foreign
students (NIE), by verifying the existence of economic, professional, or social interests. For more
information, consult here (Form 35).
Period of studies longer than six months:
Those non-EU citizens who are going to study in Spain for a period of more than six months have to
apply for an "open" visa for studies (type D). This type of visa (Visado D Estudios, Investigación) is
valid for three months for entering the Schengen Area and once you have entered Spain you have to
obtain the Student Residence Card for Foreigners (TIE) in order to remain legally in Spain. For more
information, consult here.
The TIE is a temporary permit that permits you to stay in the country for the period of your studies.
The card is valid for a maximum of one academic year and can be renewed annually until you
finish your studies. Your academic performance will be taken into account when renewing your
permit. The document gives you the right to remain legally in the country while you study.
You will have a maximum of 30 days after entering the European Union to begin the process of
applying for the Student Residence Card (TIE). For this, you will need to present your flight ticket
(boarding ticket) or the stamp on your passport showing the date in which you entered the
European Union.
You can apply for a visa through your nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate.
Important: A visa can never be changed once you are in Spain. The only visa valid is the one obtained
from the Spanish Embassy or Consulate before coming to Spain.
Mobility within the European Union:
Information for non-EU students admitted in another Member State of the European Union and who
will take part in an exchange or complete their studies in Spain.
Non-EU students who have been admitted to study or extend their studies in another Member State
of the European Union may seek to pursue or complete part of their studies in Spain, and are since a change in Immigration Law from June 30th, 2011 on - exempted from the obligation to
obtain a Spanish visa for their studies.
Instead of a visa, the student has to apply for a Student Residence Permit, either before
the entry into Spain in the Spanish Consular Office where the student currently resides,
or after entering Spain, within the period of one month after the entry, in the Foreigner's Office in
Barcelona. The documents have to be presented personally by the student.
Important: All foreign official documents must be previously legalized and, if necessary, must be
translated into Spanish or official language of the territory where the application is submitted.
For more information, see the Official Information Form nº 9 of the ministry (in Spanish).
Lost or stolen visa:
To report your visa lost or stolen, fax the police report (preferably in Spanish or English) to:
MINISTERIO DE ASUNTO EXTERIORES Y DE COOPERACIÓN
Sección Visados
C/Ruiz de Alcorcón, 5
28071 Madrid
Fax: 91 394 86 67/69
Be sure to include your personal data, an address where you wish to receive the confirmation of
your visa and an e-mail address if you wish to receive a copy of this confirmation beforehand.
Tel. + 34 93 581 22 10
Fax + 34 93 586 80 25
Office hours:
9:30am to 7pm. - Wednesdays 9:30am to 3pm
July & August 9.30am to 3pm
Applying for a Student Residence Authorization for the First Time
UAB's International Welcome Point can give you assistance with the application process. You will
have to apply for your Student Residence Authorization at the National Police Station of the town
where you are registered.
All documents must be presented in either Catalan or Spanish. If your original documents are in
another language, they must be certified (Form 37) and accompanied by a sworn translation into
Catalan or Spanish.
Documents needed:
1. Official form (EX -17) (original + 2 photocopies)
2. Photocopy of your passport
3. Photocopy of your Type D student visa
4. Photocopy of the EU entrance stamp or your flight ticket (boarding ticket)
5. Photocopy of your enrolment form and receipt of payment (or document accrediting you are a
grant holder)
6. Document stating the duration of your studies (e.g. acceptance letter from the university
specifying the duration of the course)
7. Passport-size photos (3)
8. Certificate of census Registration
You will be issued a provisional copy of your Student Residence Authorization Card which will be
valid until you will receive the original card in one or two months. The period of validity will depend
on the duration of your studies.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS AUTHORIZATION WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS AFTER
ENTERING THE EUROPEAN UNION. For this, you will need to present your flight ticket (boarding
ticket) or the stamp on your passport showing the date in which you entered the European Union.
UAB's Academic Administration Offices (Gestió Acadèmica ) will require you to present your original
Student Residence Authorization Card and one photocopy to complete your enrolment process. You
will have four months after your arrival to present your original card at the Academic Administration
Office of your centre. If you wish to obtain the N.I.E., you will find all the necessary information
athttp://extranjeros.empleo.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/documento
s2/97.pdf
Tel. + 34 93 581 22 10
Fax + 34 93 586 80 25
Office hours:
Residence Card renewal
For information on renewals please visit:
http://extranjeros.empleo.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/documentos2
/08.pdf
UAB's International Welcome Point can help you get started with the application process. You also
can renew your Student Residence Authorization Card at the Government Subdelegation
(appointment needed): Oficina de Extranjeros, Carrer de Múrcia, 42, 08027 Barcelona. Request a
preliminary appointment here by following these steps.
More information.
All documents must be presented in either Catalan or Spanish. If your original documents are in
another language, they must be certified (Form 108) and accompanied by a sworn translation into
Catalan or Spanish. The copies must be in DINA4.
Regardless of whether you renew your card at the UAB (IWP) or the national police station, you
must provide the following documents:
1. Residence tax: The TAX must be paid before presenting the renewal application and a copy must
be provided of the receipt of payment along with the other documentation. Paying the tax does not
automatically imply that renewal has been granted but it is not possible to favourably resolve the
application unless it can be shown that the corresponding fees have been paid. If you have any
problems downloading this PDF, you will also find the document at the end of this page.
2. Official Form Ex-00 (original + 1 photocopy) THE FORMS MUST BE TYPED. HANDWRITTEN FORMS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you have problems downloading this link, you can find the document at
the bottom of this page.
3. Valid passport + photocopy
4. Photocopy of your Student Residence Card (front and back)
5. Certified copy of your enrolment application, and receipt of payment or document accrediting
you are a grant holder (You can ask for a copy of the bank transfer; if you are a master's or doctoral
student, you may ask for a receipt of payment at the Graduate School Administration Office).
6. One passport-size photo
7. Certified photocopy of last year's academic transcript if applicable, or a letter from the thesis
tutor or director (you will find a draft at the bottom of this page) in the case of research projects and
doctoral theses.
8.If you have changed your residence, you must present the up-to-date Certificate of census
Registration.
9. Economic means. Please check here the required amounts.
10. Photocopy of the medical insurance policy that covers illness and accidents during the whole
stay in Spain as well as the medical expenses.
As a good and fairly inexpensive option the following company offers a private medical insurance for
international students, researchers and professors of UAB:
ÓMNIBUS - ACE Europe:
Insurance CUM LAUDE MOVILIDAD "IN" for 78,52€ per year.
For more information on the benefits of this health insurance policy take a look on the according
document below the rubric "Documents". In the same section you find the application form.
There is also an insurance exclusively for repatriation available. To consult the price you have to
contact directly with the insurance company.
Download the form, fill it in and send it - together with the receipt of payment - by e-mail
to:uab.movilidadin@omnibusbcn.com
IMPORTANT: To be applicable for this insurance you have to be enrolled at UAB. Therefore you have
to enter in the application form your NIU (the identification number of enrolled students,
researchers or professors), NIA (the identification number of admitted students, researchers or
professors) or NIP (the identification number of international exchange students).
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must apply for a new card at least 15 days before the date of expiry.
Even if you do not present all the necessary documents, you must apply for a new student
residence card before the old one expires.You will be able to present the remaining documents later
on. Note: this is only valid when renewing your card.
If you have a Work Authorization linked to your NIE, it is recommendable to request the renewal of
theNIE as soon as possible (the maximum time are 2 months before the expiry date of the NIE).
Tel. + 34 93 581 22 10
Fax + 34 93 586 80 25
Office hours:
Work permit
Non-EU students who wish to work in Spain and have an offer of employement may apply for a work
permit, the procedure for which is outlined in Royal DecreeRD 2393/2004, of 30 December 2004 and
also on the website of the Catalan Employment Service (SOC):
http://www.oficinadetreball.cat/socweb/opencms/socweb_ca/home.html
To make an appointment and to check which documents you require, you can visit the following
website:
http://www.oficinadetreball.cat/socweb/opencms/socweb_ca/ciutadans/estrangeria/cita_previa.ht
ml
For further information: http://www.gencat.cat/treball. Click on: "Estranjería".
This permit only allows you to do part-time paid employment - or full-time for a maximum of three
months, as long as these hours are compatible with your academic timetable. The permit expires at
the end of the employment contract and/or on expiry of your NIE (Foreign resident identification
card), although tis renewable.
Tel. + 34 93 581 22 10
Fax + 34 93 586 80 25
Office hours:
Grading
Marks
The UAB qualification system goes from 0 to 10, being the grade 5 the minimum to pass the subject
and 10 the highest mark. According to this qualification system, the equivalence is as follows:
MARK
UAB
ECTS
Matrícula de Honor
10
A
Excelente
9.9 - 9 B
Notable
8.9 - 7 C
Aprobado
6.9 - 5 D, E
Suspenso
4.9 - 0 F, Fx
HANDBOOK
ACCESS TO THE UAB
FOR FOREIGN AND
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
INDEX
01
1 UAB WELCOME MESSAGE
2 THE UAB
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3 PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
6
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME POINT
6
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
7
LEGAL ISSUES
8
MEDICAL INSURANCE AND SOCIAL SECURITY
12
ACCOMMODATION
13
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
COST OF LIVING
15
USING LANGUAGES
16
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME STUDENTS
17
EURAXESS
4 ARRIVAL AT THE UAB
GETTING TO BARCELONA
GETTING TO THE UAB CAMPUS
BELLATERRA CAMPUS MAP
5 INFORMATION SERVICES
USEFUL ADDRESSES
UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA. JULY 2013 · www.uab.es
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1 UNIVERSITY’S WELCOME MESSAGE
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you on behalf of the
In addition, UAB is one of the few universities in Spain whose
university community’s teaching staff, students and
infrastructure was created entirely for university life, with
administration staff to Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
different academic, research, cultural and social activities all
(UAB). A university with campuses in Bellaterra, Sabadell
concentrated in the same area. I invite you to take advantage
and Barcelona, where you will find excellent lecturers and
of all the cultural, associative and sports activities UAB has
researchers, highly qualified administration and services staff,
to offer. Study in our libraries, join a team or do sports, enjoy
and all the equipment and tools needed to pursue your studies.
our choir or play in our university orchestra. Visit our theatre
This is precisely why the Spanish Ministry for Education
and cinema. Join our associations. Make friends and meet
awarded the university with the recognition of Campus
new people. Take time to discovery the language and culture
of International Excellence.
of Catalonia.
You will be making the right choice by choosing UAB. Our
UAB offers the things you need not only to study but also to
university is one of the top higher education establishments
grow and learn as a person. We encourage you to use them
in Spain and also one of the leading universities in Europe.
all. We am certain your stay at UAB will have nothing but
This is the reason why one third of our postgraduate students
positive effects and we hope the time you spend with us here
come from abroad and why UAB is one of the centres with
at university will be filled with intense experiences you will
the greatest number of Erasmus students.
remember fondly in the years to come.
One of the traits that define UAB is the close relationship
We are at your disposal for anything you may need to make
between teaching and research activity. On our campuses,
your stay here even better. This is your home. Welcome!
over 4000 researchers work at the various centres and
groups dedicated to both basic and applied research. The
Bellaterra campus is an interdisciplinary framework uniting
teaching, research, technology platforms, knowledge transfer
and the creation of spin-off businesses all in the same area.
It thus fosters a close-knit research network where students
have the chance to progress from academic studies
to professional research.
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2 THE UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA
The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is a young and
Barcelona is an open-minded cosmopolitan metropolis located
dynamic academic institution, among the best educational
on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea; a city which leaves
centres in the whole of Spain and the European Union, both
no visitor indifferent. One of its greatest virtues as a city dating
in terms of quality of education and excellence in research.
back to Roman times is its ability to mix the old with the new.
It was founded in 1968 at the dawn of Spanish democracy
It is also rich in architecture, where one can find Modernist
and instigated by academics who were fervent defenders
buildings such as the Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell designed
of liberties and human rights.
by Antoni Gaudí, and other architectural masterpieces by
We are a public university, committed to society and our
Jean Nouvel, Arata Isozaki, Ricardo Bofill and many others.
surroundings, but also open to the rest of the world with
The mild Mediterranean climate and different landscapes make
a strong commitment to projecting ourselves internationally.
it possible for you to bathe at any of its numerous beaches,
UAB makes up an important scientific and technological
cluster thanks to its location in the nearby surroundings of
while the beauty of the Pyrenees mountains, with several ski
resorts and natural parks, is only an hour’s drive away.
top quality research centres and companies from the advanced
UAB makes up an important scientific and technological
technology industry. The Alba Synchrotron Light Facility, the
cluster thanks to its proximity to high level research institutions
largest scientific facility in Spain, was recently inaugurated
and advanced technology industries. In addition to the Bellaterra
and is located next to the UAB campus. UAB has strongly
campus, the university also offers courses at its Sabadell
opted for the promotion of research in the emerging areas
campus and in Barcelona at the Sant Pau Hospital.
of nanoscience, biotechnology and biomedicine.
In addition, UAB has campuses in Barcelona (specialising in
life sciences), and in the nearby towns of Sabadell and Badalona.
The main UAB campus, located in Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del
Vallès), is a short 25 minute train ride from the centre of Barcelona.
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1. International Welcome Point (IWP)
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2. Exchange Programme
The International Welcome Point (IWP) situated in the
The exchange programme is a project designed to help
Plaça Civica on the UAB campus offers information to students,
students from outside Catalonia. The programme offers
lecturers and administration and services staff from other
information about social and cultural activities in Catalonia,
countries.
orientation to life on campus and support in other areas that
The IWP will give you:
may be useful during your stay at the UAB.
A welcome pack with practical information for your stay
at the UAB.
As part of the programme the team organises numerous
Help with the legal procedures you need to carry out for
activities such as the “International Welcome Days”, a week
your stay.
including a series of activities to put students in touch with
each other as well as allowing them to get to know the
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME POINT (IWP)
university community.
Tel.: +34 93 581 22 10
Throughout the year there are also organised trips and a
Fax: +34 93 581 25 95
practical informal communication programme. A group of
international.welcome.point@uab.cat
mentors (local students) are available to accompany new
Open to Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3 am to 3 pm
students and facilitate their adaptation (Mentor Programme).
except Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
There is also information about the cultural film and theatre
programme offered by the UAB.
REGISTRATION AT THE IWP
Procedures
When you get to the UAB campus the first step is to visit the
International Welcome Point to confirm your arrival and/or
If you need any advice you can visit office R-105 in the ETC
Students Building for more information and personal assistance.
pick up the welcome pack as well as additional information
about courses, maps, legal procedures and other useful
More information:
information. After that you can register and get academic
Students Building - ETC
information from the administrative office in your faculty.
Office R-105
Pl. Cívica
Tel.: +34 93 581 43 83
intercanvi.estudiants@uab.cat
http://etc.uab.cat/participacio
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3. Legal issues
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identification to obtain their Foreigner's ID Number (NIE).
The certificate of registration can be obtained without prior
Please be aware that immigration is a complex area of Spanish
appointment and in person at national police station (Comisaría)
law and that currently it is undergoing some changes, so that
close to your place of residence.
the information presented here should be only used as a
More information:
source of general information. For details contact the IWP.
Visit www.uab.es: Mobility and exchange - Visa and resident
More information:
card EU
http://www.uab.es/servlet/Satellite/internationalstudents/mobility-exchange/international-welcome-point1259046571490.html
b) Non-EU Citizens
If you are a Non-European Union citizen and you are preparing
to study in Spain, either on your own or through one of the
a) EU Citizens
many available scholarships (exchange programmes,
Lecturers and students who are EU citizens have no legal
undergraduate and postgraduate studies, master's degrees,
formalities to complete before coming to Spain.
doctoral programmes, etc.), you need to arrange your legal
Nevertheless, students or lecturers who are temporarily at
UAB have to make sure that they are covered by a medical
insurance during their stay.
Students and lecturers from the European Economic Area
and who are covered by a state social security system in their
country, should ask for the European Health Insurance Card.
Even if you have European Health Card we recommended
you take out additional insurance to extend the cover (e.g.
repatriation in case of accident or death, etc.)
Students and lecturers to whom this does not apply should
contract a private medical insurance for the duration of the
stay. It is recommended to obtain a document from the
insurance company, in Spanish, English or French if possible,
stating the insurance policy benefits.
After arriving, please visit the UAB International Welcome Point,
located in the Plaça Cívica of the Bellaterra Campus, where
you will receive a Welcome Pack with information that will help
you get settled. In accordance with Article 3 of the Royal
Decree 240/2007, of 16 February, all UE/EEA citizens intending
to reside in Spain for a period of time longer than three months
must apply for a certificate of registration to obtain their foreign
situation before leaving your country and depending on the
duration of your stay.
Period of studies up to three months:
1) The European Directive EC Nº 539/2001 March 15th, 2001
includes in its annex II the countries whose nationals are
exempted from the obligation to obtain a visa for study periods
of up to three months. Those have to fulfill the legal requisites
described in article 5 of the Schengen Code, and in case of
having to prolong the stay, it is possible to request an extension
for a maximum of three more months.
2) The European Directive EC Nº 539/2001 of March 15th, 2001
includes in its annex I the countries whose nationals are
submitted to the visa obligation (type C) to enter the Schengen
Area. For more information, consult here.
Period of studies up to six months:
There is a visa (type D) for studies that allows you to stay in
Spain for a period of up to 180 days (Visado D Estudios hasta
180 días). This type of visa does not allow you to obtain the
Residence Card for foreign students (TIE), but it does allow
you to request the Identity Number for foreign students (NIE),
by verifying the existence of economic, professional, or social
interests.
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Period of studies longer than six months:
Those non-EU citizens who are going to study in Spain for
b) Non-EU Citizens holding an EU residence permit should
do the following:
a period of more than six months have to apply for an “open”
All non-EU students with permission to study in another
visa for studies (type D). This type of visa (Visado D Estudios,
member state of the European Union can apply to do part of
Investigación) is valid for three months for entering the Schengen
their course in Spain without having to obtain a visa.
Area and once you have entered Spain you have to obtain the
Applications should be made to the Sub-delegation of the
Student Residence Card for Foreigners (TIE) in order to remain
Government in Barcelona or at the IWP in the Plaça Cívica
legally in Spain.
within one month of entry and with a valid residence card for
The TIE (ID card for foreigners) authorises you to stay in Spain
for the duration of your studies here.The card is valid for a
maximum of one academic year and can be renewed annually
until you finish your studies. Your academic performance will
be taken into account when renewing your permit. The
document gives you the right to remain legally in the country
while you study.
You will have a maximum of 30 days after entering the
European Union to begin the process of applying for the
Student Residence Card (TIE). For this, you will need to present
your flight ticket (boarding ticket) or the stamp in your passport
showing the date in which you entered the European Union.
You can apply for a visa through your nearest Spanish Embassy
or Consulate.
Important: A visa can never be changed once you are in
Spain. The only visa valid is the one obtained from the Spanish
Embassy or Consulate before coming to Spain.
You should obtain a document from your insurance company,
in Spanish, English or French if possible, stating the insurance
policy benefits.
It is very important to be covered by a medical insurance
when renewing the ID card for foreigners (TIE or NIE).
the previous EU country. The IWP sends the documents to
the Sub-delegation of the Government in Barcelona once a
week. Where the permission to stay in the country is for a
period greater than six months, non-EU citizens must apply
personally for a TIE from the Foreign Office or the corresponding
police station within one month of notification of the decision
or of entry to Spain. Given the complexity of the documentation
to be submitted in this case we recommend that you consult
the IWP about this procedure well in advance and also look
at the information from the Ministry:
http://extranjeros.empleo.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/Info
rmacionProcedimientos/Ciudadanosnocomunitarios/hoja00
9/index.html
More information:
http://www.uab.cat/servlet/Satellite/estudiantesinternacionales/tramites/estudiantes-no-ue/informaciongeneral-1263367150379.html
More information:
www.uab.es: Mobility and exchange - Visa and resident card
Tel.: + 34 93 581 22 10
Fax + 34 93 586 80 25
Open Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 3 pm except Thursday
9: 30 am to 16: 30 pm
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Useful addresses where you can apply for or renew your
residence permit:
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RETURN PERMIT
(Document that allows you to come back to Spain while your
ID CARD FOR FOREIGNERS (TIE or NIE)
card is being renewed)
After entering the European Union you need to begin the
http://www.mpt.es
process of applying for a Student Residence Authorization.
Here are some useful addresses, although we recommend
that you to go to the IWP for assistance with the application
process. TIE First application: National Police station in
the town or district where you are registered.
4. Medical insurance and social security
Any foreign student coming to study at the UAB must have
medical insurance cover.
More information:
If you are a citizen of the European Union or a citizen of
http://www.uab.cat/servlet/Satellite/estudiantes-
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, and you are
internacionales/tramites/estudiantes-no-ue/autorizacion-
entitled to social security in your country, you should apply
estancia-1263367150391.html
for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Although the
cover of this insurance policy is limited. We recommend you
RENEWAL OF AUTHORISATION TO STUDY IN SPAIN
You can renew your TIE through the IWP or by requesting an
appointment onlline at the Subdelegación del Gobierno.
find out what the insurance cover includes and take out
additional insurance to extend the cover (e.g.. repatriation in
case of accident or death, etc. ).
You can obtain a card free of charge by contacting your local
More information:
health insurance institution as each individual country is
http://www.uab.cat/servlet/Satellite/estudiantes-
responsible for producing and distributing the card in its own
internacionales/tramites/estudiantes-no-ue/renovacion-tarjeta-
territory.
1263367150430
Subdelegación del Gobierno - Oficina de Extranjería
C/Murcia, 42. Barcelona. Metro: Navas/Clot L1
Clot/Bac de Roda L2 http://www.mpt.es
WORK AUTHORIZATION
If you were offered a work contract by UAB, IWP can inform
you how to apply for a work permit.
http://www20.gencat.cat/portal/site/empresaiocupacio/me
nuitem.46359e2a2a4d6511a6740d63b0c0e1a0/?vgnextoi
d=c1c495fc81d05210VgnVCM1000008d0c1e0aRCRD&vg
nextchannel=c1c495fc81d05210VgnVCM1000008d0c1e0
aRCRD&newLang=es_ES
Take into account that the card does not cover private health
care or repatriation costs.
Visit the EHIC website to find out more:
http://ehic.europa.eu
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Once you arrive in Barcelona, to obtain medical care you
should go to your nearest healthcare centre (Centre
d'Assistència Primària) and show your EHIC and your identity
document (ID card or passport).
If your country has no healthcare agreement with the Spanish
Social Security system, you should take out private insurance
cover for the whole of your stay in Spain.
UAB has designed together with ACE Europe and ÓMNIBUS
Grupo Concentra an insurance for international students,
researchers and professors of the university: There is also
an insurance exclusively for repatriation available.
More information:
uab.movilidadin@omnibusbcn.com
Tel.: +34 93 241 21 38
All the students under 28 registered at the UAB have right
to cover under the UAB Educational Insurance scheme.
Remembrer that this insurance cover is limited and under no
circumstances does it cover the requirements of the Foreign
Nationals Law.
Social Security in Barcelona
www.seg-social.es
Catalan Public Health Institute
www.gencat.net/ics
Public Healthcare Centres
www.gencat.cat/ics/usuaris/centres_serveis.htm
5. Accommodation
The University Village (Vila Universitària) is strategically located,
offering comfortable accommodation for students or staff who
come from outside the local area. The 860 residential units
vary in size, providing accommodation for a total of 2,300
people with a wide variety of available services and benefits.
It is a real on-campus city, with parks, leisure areas and all
the basic services for residents (laundry, bakery, supermarket,
etc.) There are good road links and regular trains to Barcelona,
Sabadell, Cerdanyola del Vallès and Sant Cugat del Vallès.
Vila2 is a new phase made up of by Q-type apartments
exclusively for teaching and research staff, administration
and services staff, and postgraduate students.
VILA UNIVERSITÀRIA
If you visit the Vila Universitària website at
http://www.vilauniversitaria.com you will find the reservation
form for apartments/rooms in the Campus hall of residence
or a flat/room in any of the towns close to the Bellaterra
Campus. More information:
vila@vilauniversitaria.com
Tel.: +34 93 581 70 04
Fax: +34 93 580 9186
www.vilauniversitaria.com
You can also contact the following accommodation services:
Barcelona Housing Service for Students
(Apartments, rooms, flats for rent, hostels, halls of residence…)
C/ Torrent de l’Olla, 219. 08012 Barcelona
Tel.: +34 93 238 90 72
Fax: +34 93 228 92 59
info@bcn-housing-students.com
www.bcn-housing-students.com
Habitatge Jove
C/ Enric Granados, 19, entresol 1a.
Tel.: +34 93 323 9068.
http://www.habitatgejove.com/webv2c/es/index.htm
Departament d’Habitatge de la Generalitat de Catalunya
(normativa, guía, consejo, recursos…)
http://www.cat365.net/Inici/FetsVitals/CanviardeCasa/
Secretaria de Joventut
http://www20.gencat.cat/portal/site/Joventut
Left Menu HABITATGE: Servei de Borsa Jove d’Habitatge
OTHER WEBSITES TO FOR ACCOMMODATION
OUTSIDE THE UAB
The UAB facilitates links to websites that offer housing for
students, but it is not involved either in the management of
the mentioned websites or in the signing of rental contracts
and, consequently, takes no responsibility for any possible
disagreements that could arise as a result of the relationship
between tenants and landlords.
http://www.loquo.com
http://www.pisocompartido.com
http://www.barcelonesjove.net/guialloguer/
http://www.jove.cat
http://www.provivienda.org
http://es.bcu.cat/
6. Grants and scholarships
All students registered in Spanish universities can apply to
the Ministry of Education, Social Policy and Sport for general
or mobility grants. Student from countries outside the EU
should have a residency card.
We recommend that you visit the portal:
http://www.uab.es/servlet/Satellite/listado-becas-sin-leftmenu-1283517791699.html?param5=1309415503673
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7. Cost of living
TRANSPORTS
You will need to bear in mind the basic expenses you will
Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) – 2 zones
incur while studying at UAB. In order to adapt your budget
Station: “Barcelona-Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona”
accordingly, we have included a list of the main items and
Check for prices in: http://www.fgc.cat/esp/cercador.php
Get to the campus Bellaterra UAB:
their approximate cost:
•
RENFE Local trains – 2 zones
RENT:
Station: Renfe: “Barcelona-Cerdanyola Universitat”
Vila Universitària de la UAB – Vila2
Check for prices in:
http://www.renfe.es/cercanias/barcelona/index.html
Shared apartment / Non-shared apartment*
•
Vila Universitària – External shared apartment
Transportes metropolitanos de Barcelona (TMB):
Shared apartment*
AUTOBÚS / METRO / FGC/ RENFE
*Check the web http://www.vilauniversitaria.com/ for prices
Accommodation in Barcelona
Check for prices and zone map in:
http://www.tmb.cat/ca_ES/home.jsp
•
Shared apartment ¤260 - ¤400
Cards: Single ticket / 10 journey Card / Monthly card / 50/30
•
Non-shared apartment ¤700 - ¤1200
card / Youth card (under 25 years).
Accommodation in Cerdanyola del Vallès
•
FREE TIME:
•
Club entrance ¤10 - ¤30
•
Music Show or Concert ¤20 - ¤80
Accommodation in Sabadell
•
Football match ¤20 - ¤100
•
•
Museum entrance ¤5 - ¤15
•
•
Cinema entrance ¤7 - ¤10
•
Theatre entrance ¤2 - ¤50
•
FOOD:
The amount of monthly food expenses ranges from ¤250
to ¤350.
Generally speaking, monthly expenses are approximately
the following:
•
A hamburger ¤5
•
Food ¤250 - ¤350
•
A sandwich ¤4
•
Personal expenses ¤160 - ¤220
•
Breakfast at the University Bar ¤4
•
Transport ¤60 - ¤80
•
Lunch at a cheap restaurant ¤7 - ¤12
•
Accommodation ¤250 - ¤500
•
Lunch at the University Bar ¤5 - ¤7
•
Go out for dinner ¤20 - ¤30
TOTAL: ¤720 - ¤1.200
8. Using languages
As is the case in the whole of Catalonia, the language of the
UAB is Catalan, which is the co-official language along with
Spanish. Between 60% and 70% of classes are taught in
Catalan. The rest are mainly in Spanish although every year
there are more and more courses offered in English. You can
find the course descriptions at: http://www.uab.cat/english/-
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CATALAN LANGUAGE COURSES
The Language Service offers Catalan courses for international
students. The courses are subsidised by the UAB and allow
students to understand spoken and written Catalan and to
begin to speak and write it. You can see the conditions for
subsidising each level and the timetables and level on the
Language Service website.
->International Students.
For all subjects, students can carry out their work and do
SPANISH CORUSES
their exams in Catalan or Spanish even where the teacher
The Language Service offers Catalan courses for international
uses the other language. For some courses English may also
sutdents. You can see the conditions for subsiding each level
be used even if the subject is not taught in English. Students
and the timetables and level on the Language Service website.
can write their projects and coursework and take their exams
in either Catalan or Spanish, and in some cases also in English.
More information:
LANGUAGE EXCHANGES
To complement the courses you can take part in the Tandem
http://www.uab.es/servei-llengues
language exchange programme >http://intercanvis-
http://www.uab.es/ (Mobility and Exchange link)
linguistics.uab.cat/>. You can also join a language volunteer
LEARNING LANGUAGES
scheme and receive the support of a local student lo learn
Catalan.
The UAB can help you to learn languages and to improve the
languages you already know. The Language Service has over
thirty-five years experience teaching languages at the University.
SELF-LEARNING LANGUAGE CENTRE
It also accredits and issues certificates for the levels in the
The Language Service offers a series of online resources for
Cmmon European Framework of Reference for Languages.
learning languages independetly >http://pagines.uab.cat/cal>
Courses are available for the following languages: Catalan,
Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Japanese.
More information:
Before enrolling you must take a level test. The Language
Language Service – UAB Idiomes
Service courses can be recognised as credits by the mobility
Tel.: +34 93 581 13 25
students home university.
http://www.uab.es/uab-idiomes
In addition to its presence on campus the Language Service
s.llengues.info@uab.cat
has a centre in Barcelona in the UAB-Casa Convalescència
building.
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9. Exchange Programme Students
Every UAB faculty has an office for international students. The
staff will provide you with information about the faculty or
university school where you are going to study, help you with
administrative tasks (registration, timetables, etc.) and put you
in contact with your coordinator.
If there is no International Relations Exchange Office in your
centre, you should contact your programme coordinator
directly.
Law
Tel.: 93 581 10 79
intercanvis.dret@uab.cat
Philosophy and Arts
Tel.: 93 581 17 58
intercanvis.lletres@uab.cat
Medicine
Tel.: 93 581 25 09
intercanvis.medicina@uab.cat
Psychology
UAB EXCHANGE OFFICES IN CENTRES
Sciences
Tel.: 93 581 42 30
intercanvis.ciencies@uab.cat
Biosciences
Tel.: 93 581 37 07
intercanvis.biociencies@uab.cat
Media Studies
Tel.: 93 581 17 95
intercanvis.comunicacio@uab.cat
Economics and Business Studies
Tel.: 93 581 49 52
intercanvis.economia.empresa@uab.cat
Education
Tel.: 93 581 17 84
intercanvis.educacio@uab.cat
Political Science and Sociology
Tel.: 93 581 38 24
intercanvis.politiques@uab.cat
Tel.: 93 581 24 59
intercanvis.psicologia@uab.cat
Translation and Interpretation
Tel.: 93 581 24 63
intercanvis.fti@uab.cat
Veterinary Medicine
Tel.: 93 581 14 13
intercanvis.veterinaria@uab.cat
Sabadell School of Engineering
Tel.: 93 728 77 25
intercanvis.eui@uab.cat
School of Engineering
Tel.: 93 581 13 01
intercanvis.enginyeria@uab.cat
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UAB EXCHANGE OFFICES IN THE
ASSOCIATED CENTRES
School of Tourism and Hotel Management
Tel.: 93 592 97 28
albert.vancells@uab.cat
EINA-Art and Design School
Tel.: 93 203 09 23
internacional@eina.edu
The MASSANA School- Art and Design Centre
Tel.: 93 442 20 00
internacional@escolamassana.es
Red Cross School, Terrassa
Tel.: 93 783 77 77
cristina@escola.creuroja.org
Salesian Technical University of Sarrià
Tel.: 93 280 52 44
relacions.internacionals@euss.es
Gimbernat School of Nursing and Physiotherapy
Tel.: 93 589 37 27
intercanvis.infermeria@eug.es
intercanvis.fisioterapia@eug.es
Fundació Universitària del Bages
School of Health Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Tel.: 93 877 41 79
intercanvis@fub.edu
10. EURAXESS
Euraxess is a European organisation created to
coordiante university activity throughout Europe. Euraxess
Cataloniafalls within the main European Euraxess network
and is a service of the Spanish Mobility Network. Euraxess Catalonia
operates as a guide for researchers to find information and
support to cometo carry out research in Catalonia. It offers
information about the Catalan research system, access to opportunities
for professional development and sources of financ as well as
information about the procedures you need to follow
when visiting or settling here.
For more infomation:
www.euraxess.cat/
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1. Getting to Barcelona
As an important international city, Barcelona has extensive
transport links with the whole of Europe and the rest
of the world.
BY COACH
Eurolines and several other companies run coaches from
across Europe and North Africa to Barcelona. Because
of the city’s geographical location, nearly all coach services
from the rest of Europe to Spain and Portugal stop here.
BY AIR
More information:
Barcelona has a major international airport just 12km from
Estació d’Autobusos Barcelona Nord
the centre of the city, with flights from Europe, America and
Tel.: 90 226 06 06
the rest of the world. There are also airports in Girona and
bcnnord@bsmsa.cat
Reus with bus links to Barcelona. Over the past few years,
www.barcelonanord.com
a number of budget airline have begun flying to these three
destinations from across Europe.
BY CAR
For a list of all budget airlines that fly to Barcelona, Girona
Barcelona also has good road links.
and Reus, go to WhichBudget.com.
The AP-7/E-15 comes from France (via Perpignan) in the
There are buses from all three airports to the centre of
north and from the eastern and southern Spain (via Valencia
Barcelona. Barcelona airport also has a train link.
and Tarragona) in the south. The UAB is right next to this
Check the timetables for transport to the centre of Barcelona
from Barcelona, Girona or Reus Airports.
More information:
Tel.: 90 240 47 04
www.aena.es
BY TRAIN
Many trains travel from Spain and the rest of Europe (via
France, Italy or Switzerland) to Barcelona’s two main stations,
Estació de Sants and Estació de França.
More information:
RENFE – Red Nacional de Ferrocarriles
Tel.: 902 320 320 / 902 243 402
www.renfe.es
motorway and is signposted.
The C-16/E-9 also comes from France, but further to the west
(via Toulouse). The C-16 goes to the centre of Barcelona.
To get to the campus, take the C-58 just south of Terrassa
and follow the signs for “UAB”.
The AP-2/E-90 comes from central and northern Spain (via
Saragossa and Lleida) and connects with the AP-7
approximately 70km to the south-west of Barcelona.
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2. Getting to the UAB campus
There are different ways of getting t the UAB campus.
BY TRAIN
BY COACH
Barcelona
SARBUS provides a bus service from Barcelona (St. Andreu
Arenal/Fabra i Puig) to the UAB, with a bus leaving every 30
minutes. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC)
More information:
Line S2: Barcelona-Sabadell, station: Universitat Autònoma.
Tel.: + 34 93 580 67 00
www.uab.es
SARBUS website (www.sarfa.com)
In Barcelona, these trains stop at Catalunya, Provença, Gràcia,
Muntaner and Sarrià. You can also take these trains from Sant
Cugat, Sant Quirze and Sabadell, among other places. At
Sant Cugat station, there is a connection with line S1 (Terrassa
and Rubí). All trains to Sabadell, UAB or Barcelona stop at
the University. The journey time to Barcelona is 30 minutes,
and trains depart approximately every 10 minutes.
You need to buy a ticket for 2 zones for this journey.
More information:
Tel.: +34 93 205 15 15
FGC website (www.fgc.net).
Other towns
There are daily bus services from many towns, including
Cerdanyola, Igualada, Badalona, Montcada i Reixac, Sabadell
and Mataró. You can find information on timetables for these
services
on the following link: www.uab.es
BY CAR
The easiest way to get to the UAB by road is to take
the motorway. You can check the motorway exits on the
following map:
Line C4 - Cerdanyola Universitat station. From Barcelona you
AP-7: direction Tarragona-Lleida, if travelling from the north;
direction Girona, if travelling from Barcelona or the south.
can take the train from Sants, Plaça Catalunya, Arc del Triomf
C-58 Barcelona-Sabadell-Terrassa-Manresa.
and Sant Andreu Arenal. The journey takes around 30 minutes
Several other roads connect Bellaterra with the surrounding
towns and villages.
RENFE (Spanish National Railway Network)
from the centre of Barcelona, with trains leaving every 30
minutes. A ten-journey ticket, which can be used by more
than one person if travelling together, offers 40% discount.
More information:
Tel.: +34 902 240 202 / 902 243 402
RENFE website (www.renfe.es ).
Free bus service
A free bus service connects the RENFE station to the different
buildings across the campus. You can check the UAB-Renfe
station shuttle service on the: www.uab.es.
Car sharing
The Student Services Office organises the Shared Transport
Service, with the aim of enabling members of the university
community to offer their vehicle or find a vehicle to share when
they travel to the UAB. By sharing your car with other students,
you help to preserve the environment and reduce your own
costs.
Mobilitat.org
If you are still not sure how to get to the campus using public
transport, you can check the Mobilitat.org website and find
out further information on the most comfortable, economical
and environmentally friendly ways of travelling to the UAB.
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Campus) / 3. Teaching unit at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital / 4. Teaching Unit at Santa Creu and Sant Pau University / Hospital
and UAB-Casa Convalescència / 5. Teaching unit at Hospital del Mar / 6. Teaching unit at “Germans Trias i Pujol” University Hospital
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3. Bellaterra campus map
Biotechnology and Biomedicine Institute (IBB)
Barcelona Institute for Material Sciences (ICMAB)
Environmental Science and Technology Institute (ICTA)
Institute of Educational Sciences (ICE)
Institute for High-energy Physics (IFAE)
Institute of Neuroscience
Synchrotron Light Laboratory
Matgas, AIE
Food Technology Plant
Scientific Information Centre (PIC)
Archaeological Analysis Service
Animal Housing Facility
TEACHING CENTRES
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Central Classroom Block
Graduate School
White Building
School of Prevention and Integral Security
Graduate School of Archival and Records Management
School of Tourism and Hotel Management
School of Engineering
Faculty of Bioscience
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Communications Studies
Faculty of Economics and Business Studies
Faculty of Political Science and Sociology
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Philosophy and Arts
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Psychology
Faculty of Translation and Interpreting
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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Centre for Olympic Studies and Sport (CEOE)
Centre for Animal Biotechnology and Gene Therapy (CBATEG)
Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Studies (CREAF)
Centre for Research Into Animal Health (CRESA)
Centre for Mathematical Research (CRM)
Computer Vision Center (CVC)
National Microelectronics Centre (CNM)
European Thematic Centre on the Region and the Environment
Building E
European Records Centre
Centre for Demographic Studies
Centre for International and Intercultural Studies
University Institute for European Studies
Experimental Farms and Fields
UAB Veterinary Clinical Hospital
Catalan Institute of Nanotechnology
Institute of Economic Analysis (IAE)
Institute of Medieval Studies
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Barcelona Institute for Regional and Metropolitan Studies
Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IIIA)
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Humanities Library
Communications and General Periodicals Archive Library
The Architect Sert Houses
Campus Recycling Plant
“Gespa” Crèche
UAB Foundation (FUAB)
UAB Service Vehicle
Plaça Cívica
Students Building
Cinema and Theatre Auditoria
Information Point
International Welcome Point
Rectorate. Social Council
Health Welfare Service
Physical Activity Service (SAF)
Computing Service
Language Service
Treball Campus (Employment Service)
University Village (Vila Universitària)
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Fire Station
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Bellaterra Primary School
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Bellaterra Station (FGC)
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Cerdanyola Universitat Station (RENFE)
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Autònoma University Station (Local Train Service)
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Serhs Hotel Campus
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Pere Calders High School
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5 INFORMATION SERVICES
1. Useful addresses
CATALAN GOVERNMENT - GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA
UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA
www.gencat.net/dursi
International Welcome Point (IWP)
Campus de Bellaterra-Plaza Cívica
08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès)
BARCELONA
Tel.: +34 93 581 22 10
Fax: +34 93 586 80 25
Open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 3 pm except
Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
www.uab.cat
Information desk
www.estudiarencatalunya.net
BARCELONA CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO
www.bcu.cesca.es
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
www.univ.mecd.es
MUNICIPAL REGISTRATION
Citizen Advice Office (OAC) Barcelona
www.bcn.cat/novaciutadania/arees/en/acollida/tramits.html
General information about the UAB
City Hall Sabadell
Campus de Bellaterra-Plaza Cívica
www.sabadell.cat/fitxes/tramits/tramit_1139.htm
City Hall Cerdanyola
BARCELONA
www.cerdanyola.cat
Tel.: +34 93 581 11 11
Fax: +34 93 581 25 95
RETAIL OUTLETS CAMPUS BELLATERRA
informacio@uab.cat
www.uab.es/servlet/Satellite/life/retail-outlets-
www.uab.cat
1101231886353.html
NIGHT TRANSPORT - NITBUS
www.emt-amb.com/Principales/BusquedaNitBus.aspx
www.sarfa.com/paginas/horarios.php?id_idioma=3
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING IN
BARCELONA
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/62744171/NovaWeb/welcome_tri
pa_eng.pdf.
AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA
http://w146.bcn.cat/web/guest/living-in-Barcelona
SPORTS AT UAB (CAMPUS DE BELLATERRA):
Servei d’Activitat Física
www.uab.es/saf
International Welcome Point (IWP)
Campus de Bellaterra-Plaza Cìvica
Tel.: +34 93 581 22 10
Fax: +34 93 586 80 25
Open Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 3 pm
except Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
www.uab.es
General information about the UAB
Punt d’Informació
Campus UAB
Plaza Cìvica
BARCELONA
Tel.: +34 93 581 11 11
Fax: +34 93 581 25 95
informacio@uab.cat
www.uab.es
WELCOME
TO UAB
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1.
GETTING TO THE UAB
2.
FINDING THE BELLATERRA CAMPUS
3.
SABADELL CAMPUS
4.
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME POINT
5.
LEGAL ISSUES
6.
ACCOMMODATION
7.
COST OF LIVING
8.
FOOD
9.
LIBRARIES & COMPUTER SERVICES
10. LANGUAGE COURSES
11. STUDENTS BUILDING
12. SPORT
13. ENVIRONMENT
14. SOLIDARITY & ATTENTION TO THE DISABLED
15. FINDING A JOB
16. HEALTH
17. MEDICAL INSURANCE AND SOCIAL SECURITY
18. OTHER SERVICES
19. TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDIES
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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4 TEACHING UNIT AT SANTA CREU I SANT PAU UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL AND UAB-CASA CONVALESCÈNCIA
5 TEACHING UNIT AT HOSPITAL DEL MAR
6 TEACHING UNIT AT “GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL”
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FINDING THE
BELLATERRA
CAMPUS
There are several ways of getting to the UAB campus:
BY TRAIN:
The distance from Barcelona to the Campus is 2 zones,
so you can buy a ten-journey ticket and other tickets,
which can be used by more than one person if travelling
together.
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FINDING THE
BELLATERRA
CAMPUS
RENFE
Line C4 - Cerdanyola Universitat station. From Barcelona
you can take the train from Sants, Plaça Catalunya, Arc
del Triomf and Sant Andreu Arenal. The journey takes
around 30 minutes from the centre of Barcelona, with
trains leaving every 30 minutes.
FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya)
TEL RENFE: +34 902 320 320
Line S2: Barcelona-Sabadell, station: Universitat
Autònoma.In Barcelona, this train stops at Plaça
Catalunya, Provença, Gràcia, Muntaner and Sarrià. You
can also take this train from Sant Cugat, Sant Quirze and
Sabadell, among other places. At Sant Cugat station,
there is a connection with line S1 (Terrassa and Rubí).
WEB: www.renfe.com
All trains to Sabadell, UAB or Barcelona stop at the
University. The journey time to Barcelona – Plaça
Catalunya is 30 minutes, and trains depart approximately
every 10 minutes.
TEL. FGC: +34 93 205 15 15
WEB: www.fgc.es (Spanish National Railway Network)
BELLATERRA
CAMPUS
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Ciències
i Biociències
Escola d’Enginyeria
Lletres i Psicologia
CC. Educació - FTI
Facultat de Filosofia
i Lletres i de Psicologia
Facultat de Ciències i Biociències
Biblioteca d’Humanitats
RENFE
Facultat de Ciències
Polítiques i Sociologia
de l’Educació
SAF
Facultat Economia i Empresa
Facultat de Traducció
i d’Interpretació
FGC Eix Central
ETSE - SAF
Eix Central
Facultat de Dret
Rectorat
Escola
Postgrau
Hemeroteca i Biblioteca de
Comunicació / Treball Campus
Escola Postgrau
FGC
de la Comunicació
Biocampus
Medicina i CC.
Comunicació
Rectorat Veterinària
APPLUS
Facultat
Veterinària
Plaça Cívica:
- Edifici d’Estudiants
- Sales de Cinema i Teatre
- Punt d’Informació
- FAS i PIUNE
- IWP
Facultat de Medicina /
Servei de Llengües
Vila Sud
Vila 1
Vila Nord
Escola de Prevenció
i Seguretat Integral
EU de Turisme i
Direcció Hotelera
Vila 2
BUS UAB
1. Blava: Renfe - Rectorat (per Ciències)
2. Vermella: Renfe - Vila Nord (per Medicina)
3. Verda: Ciències - Biocampus
4. Groga: Renfe - Rectorat (per Eix Central)
Bellaterra
5. Lila: Renfe - Vila Nord (per Eix Central)
Via per a cotxes/motos
Parada bus
Servei assistencial de Salut
Via apta per a bicis
Pàrking
Hotel Serhs Campus
Camí de vianants
Biceberg
FINDING THE
BELLATERRA
CAMPUS
BY CAR
The easiest way to get to the UAB by road is to take
the motorway.
You can check the motorway exits on the following map.
AP-7: direction Tarragona-Lleida, if travelling from
the north; direction Girona, if travelling from Barcelona
or the south.
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FINDING THE
BELLATERRA
CAMPUS
BY BUS
SARBUS provides a bus service from Barcelona to UAB
(outside metro station L1 Fabra i Puig or outside train
station RENFE Sant Andreu Arenal). A bus leaves every
30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
There are daily bus services from many towns, including
Igualada, Badalona, Sabadell and Mataró.
C-58: Barcelona-Sabadell-Terrassa.
Several other roads connect Bellaterra with the surrounding
towns and villages.
TEL. SARBUS: +34 93 580 67 00
WEB: www.sarbus.com
CAR SHARING
The Student Services Office manages the Shared
Transport Service, with the aim of enabling members of
the university community to offer their vehicle or find a
vehicle to share when they travel to the Autònoma.
By sharing your car with other students you help to preserve
the environment and reduce your own costs.
MORE INFORMATION:
http://etc.uab.cat/classificats.php
Sabadell Fairs
and Conventions
Centre
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Swimming
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Restaurant & Bar
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INTERNATIONAL
WELCOME
POINT
The International Welcome Point (IWP) is located at
the Plaça Cívica of the Bellaterra Campus and provides
information for students, lecturers and administrative
and services staff from other countries.
At the IWP they will provide you with:
•
Welcome pack and useful information for your stay
at the UAB
•
Information and assessment on residence legal issues
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Summertime
July and August 9:30 to 3:00 pm.
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME POINT (IWP):
Tel. +34 93 581 22 10
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LEGAL
ISSUES
ID CARD FOR FOREIGNERS (TIE
or NIE)
After entering the European Union you need to begin the
process of applying for a Student Residence Authorization.
Here are some useful addresses, although we recommend
that you to go to the IWP for assistance with the application
process.
NIE 1st time: National Police station in
the town or district where you are registered.
TIE RENEWAL
UAB's International Welcome Point can help you get
started with the application process. You also can renew
your Student Residence Authorization Card at the
Government Subdelegation (appointment needed):
www.mpt.es
Subdelegación del Gobierno
Oficina de Extranjeros, C/ Múrcia, 42, 08027 Barcelona.
Metro: Navas/ Clot L1 · Clot/ Bac de Roda L2
The TIE is a temporary permit that permits you to stay in
the country for the period of your studies. The card is valid
for a maximum of one academic year and can be renewed
annually until you finish your studies. Your academic
performance will be taken into account when renewing
your permit. The document gives you the right to remain
legally in the country while you study.
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WORK PERMIT
If you were offered a work contract by UAB, IWP can
inform you about how to apply for a work permit.
These work permits should be applied in the Servei
d’Ocupació de Catalunya (Catalonia Work Office)
http://www.oficinadetreball.cat/socweb/opencms/s
ocweb_ca/home.html
RETURN PERMIT
(Document that allows you to come back to Spain
while your TIE is being renewed)
You must book an appointment online at:
http://www.mpt.gob.es
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ACCOMMODATION
The University Village (Vila Universitària) is strategically
located, offering comfortable accommodation for students
or staff who come from outside the local area. The 860
residential units vary in size, providing accommodation
for a total of 2,300 people with a wide variety of available
services and benefits.
It is a real on-campus city, with parks, leisure areas and
all the basic services that residents require (laundry, bakery,
supermarket, etc.) There are good road links and regular
trains to Barcelona, Sabadell, Cerdanyola del Vallès and
Sant Cugat del Vallès.
Vila2 shows you a new phase integrated by apartments
named type Q, exclusively destined to teaching and
research staff, administration and services staff, and third
cycle students.
VILA UNIVERSITARIA
If you visit the web of the Vila Universitària at
http://www.vilauniversitaria.com you will find the
reservation form for apartments/rooms in the Campus hall
of residence or a flat/room in any of the towns close to
the Bellaterra Campus. More information:
e-mail: vila@vilauniversitaria.com
Tel. +34 93 581 70 04 · Fax +34 93 580 91 86
www.vilauniversitaria.com
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ETC OFFICE - ACCOMMODATION
The ETC Office (Edifici d’Estudiants de la UAB) provides
information and advice on renting off-campus private
accommodation and also advertises details of accredited
landlords and property on the web. There you will be able
to check for room rental offers as well as flats. You can search
by location, price and also by public transport facilities.
http://etc.uab.cat/habitatge.php
You can also contact the Accommodation services:
BARCELONA HOUSING SERVICE FOR STUDENTS
www.bcn-housing-students.com
(apartments, rooms, flats for rent, hostels, halls of
residence…)
C. Torrent de l’Olla, 219 · 08012 Barcelona
Tel. +34 93 238 90 72 · Fax +34 93 228 92 59
info@bcn-housing-students.com
HABITATGE JOVE
C. Enric Granados, 19, entresol 1a.
Tel. +34 93 323 90 68
http://www.habitatgejove.com/webv2c/es/index.htm
DEPARTAMENT D’HABITATGE DE LA GENERALITAT
(rules, guide, advice, sources…)
http://www.cat365.net/Inici/FetsVitals/CanviardeCasa/
SECRETARIA DE JOVENTUT
http://www20.gencat.cat/portal/site/Joventut
(Left Menu HABITATGE: Servei de Borsa Jove d’Habitatge)
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OTHER WEB PAGES TO FIND ACCOMMODATION
EXTERNAL UAB
The UAB facilitates, as a way of information, the links
to web pages that offer housing for students, but it takes
no part either in the management of the mentioned web
pages or in the formalization of the contracts of rent and,
in consequence, does not take responsibility for the
possible disagreements that could stem from the relations
between tenants and landlords.
http://www.loquo.com
http://www.pisocompartido.com
http://www.barcelonesjove.net/guialloguer/
http://www.jove.cat
http://www.provivienda.org
http://es.bcu.cat
http://www.idealista.com
http://www.fotocasa.es
http://www.habitamos.com
http://www.barcelona-allotjament.com
https://www.compartir-habitatge.net
http://www.lloguerjove.com
http://www.pisos-estudiantes.com
http://www.buscopiso.com
http://www.enalquiler.com
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COST
OF LIVING
You will need to bear in mind the basic expenses you might
have while studying at UAB. In order for you to be able
to adapt your budget accordingly, we have included a list
of the main items and their approximate prices:
RENT
Vila Universitària - Vila2
External shared apartment / Shared apartment (Vila Universitària)
Shared apartment / Non-shared apartment (Vila2)
(Check the web for prices: http://www.vilauniversitaria.com)
Accommodation in Barcelona
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Shared apartment: 260 - 400€
Non-Shared apartment: 700 - 1200€
Accomodation in Cerdanyola del Vallès
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Accomodation in Sabadell
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FOOD
The amount of monthly food expenses ranges from 250 to 350 €
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A hamburguer: 5€
A sandwich: 4€
Breakfast at the Uni Bar: 4€
Lunch at a cheap restaurant: 7 - 12€
Lunch at the Uni Bar: 5 - 7€
Go out for dinner: 20 - 30€
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TRANSPORTS
GET TO THE CAMPUS BELLATERRA UAB
Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) 2 zones
Station: “Barcelona-Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona”
Check for prices in: http://www.fgc.cat/esp/cercador.php
Cercanias de RENFE 3 zones
Station Renfe: “Barcelona-Cerdanyola Universitat”
Check for prices in:
http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/cercanias/barcelona/index.html
Transportes metropolitanos de Barcelona (TMB):
AUTOBÚS / METRO / FGC
Check for prices and zonemap in:
http://www.tmb.cat/ca_ES/home.jsp
Cards: Single ticket / 10 journey card / Monthly card / 50/30
card / Youth card (under 23)
FREE TIME
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Club entrance: 10 - 30€
Music Show or Concert: 20 - 80€
Football match: 20 - 100€
Museum entrance: 5 - 15€
Cinema entrance: 7 - 10€
Theatre entrance: 12 - 50€
Generally speaking, monthly expenses are approximately
the following:
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Food: 250 - 350€
Personal expenses: 160 - 220€
Transport: 60 - 70€
Accommodation: 250 - 500€
TOTAL: 720 - 1200€
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FOOD
On the Bellaterra campus there is a wide variety of catering
outlets, with bar service and self-service restaurants and
pizzerias. Currently, they serve around 4,500 full meals
a day, as well as other products such as sandwiches,
pizzas and single-course meals. Most of the catering areas
are open from 8:00am to 7:30pm.
CATERING SERVICES:
Tel. + 34 93 581 27 73
http://servei-restauracio.uab.cat/
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LIBRARIES &
COMPUTER
SERVICES
The UAB libraries are organised according to the
different areas of learning offered by the University.
They house more than 1 million books and more than
47,000 periodicals. There is also a large documentary
archive that includes maps, posters, photographs,
microfilm and microfiche, videos and CD-ROMS.
Each library has reading rooms, computers with Internet
access and separate workspaces for researchers, all
of which can be accessed free of charge with a student
card. The Social Sciences Library has a study room that
is open 24 hours a day all year round. The Library Services
Department organises information sessions for new
students at the beginning of each course.
UAB LIBRARIES
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Humanities Library
Science and Technology Library
Social Sciences Library
Communication and General Newspaper Archives
Medicine Library
Medicine Library-Sant Pau Teaching Unit
Vall d’Hebron University Library of Medicine and Nursing
Hospital del Mar Library
“Germans Trias i Pujol” Hospital Library
Veterinary Medicine Library
Sabadell University Library
Map Library
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DOCUMENTS ON LOAN
The majority of library documents can be borrowed.
To use this service, you must belong to the university
community and have an accredited card and borrow
the documents at a library loan desk. The number of
documents that can be borrowed depends on the type
of card you have.
LIBRARY SERVICE:
www.bib.uab.es
PHOTOCOPIES
There are photocopiers in all UAB libraries. All
photocopiers work with coins and/or prepayment cards
that can be acquired at OCE Company desks and at the
libraries. Keep in mind that libraries do not have machines
that give change. Cards for 100 copies can also be
purchased for €3.39 at locations of the OCE company
where you can also print, photocopy and buy the Reading
Pack assigned by your professors.
OCÉ REPRODUCTION:
Centre at Plaça Cívica
Open from 8.30 am to 7.50 pm
Services: photocopies, prints, laminate…
Tel. 93 581 3827
es.info@oce.com
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WI-FI
This service makes accessing the Internet network with
an ordinary laptop possible without the need of cables.
You can do so at buildings that have Wi-Fi coverage.
To know which buildings have coverage, consult the library
information desks. You will need a web identification
number to access the Wi-Fi network.
Steps to gain access:
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Write the name of any UAB page in your browser (for
example www.uab.cat ). You will then receive an access
page on which you will have to choose the type of access
(guest or personalized).
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If you choose personalized access, you will be taken
to a new page for validation where you will have to type
in your NIU and password. If you are an Eduroam user,
your identification will be the same as the one you use
to connect to the network of your own organization.
Where it says NIU enter your user identification followed
by the @ symbol and the dominion of the organization
you are from (for example @udg.edu if you are from
the University of Girona).
COMPUTER SERVICES
Computers can be found at each faculty and, depending
on the timetable, are for free use or for teaching purposes.
Check any time. You have to introduce your NIU and
password to use the computers.
Students can print their academic documents and
personal work by using these rooms and the printers.
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LANGUAGE
COURSES
The Language Service (UAB Idiomes) offers Catalan
language courses for newly arrived students. These
courses enable students to understand written and spoken
Catalan and to begin to speak and write it. They are
subsidised by UAB until completing the basic level and
may be recognised as credits. Timetables and levels can
be consulted on the Language Service website.
To complement these courses the Language Service
offers a Centre for Independent Language Learning and
a series of linguistic and cultural activities (Ajuda’m
programme): conversation groups, a resource centre for
independent learning, the opportunity to receive support,
practice the language and find out about the culture and
traditions with a fellow UAB student.
Apart from Catalan and Spanish you can also take English,
French, German, Italian and Japanese. Before enrolling
all students must take a level test. Language ServiceUAB Idiomes courses may be recognised as credits.
LANGUAGE SERVICE
www.uab.es/servei-llengues
EXCHANGE LINGUISTIC
http://etc.uab.cat/classificats.php?subcat=11
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STUDENTS
BUILDING
The Students Building (Edifici d’Estudiants-ETC)
is located at Plaça Cívica, the main centre of the
Bellaterra campus.
It is a place for meeting, for creation and production,
participation and integration, and is open to help the
members of UAB community academically and at a
personal development level.
Some of its activities include:
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Cultural groups organising dance and theatre shows,
orchestra, choirs and Jazz ensembles.
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Artistic programmes and cinema shows.
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Artistic development courses and workshops.
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Equipments and space for exhibitions.
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Classifieds ads for housing.
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Resources for associations and collective groups
(space and materials)
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Programmes for associations and collective group projects.
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Programmes for prescriptive advice.
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Welcome programme for international students.
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Advice and support for international students.
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Psychopedagogical advice.
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Programmes for student advisers.
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ACTIVITIES
The activities consist on programmes to promote cultural
activity on campus. It also works as a cultural information
point, offering details of all cultural events taking place at
the university, and informing students on how to organise
their own activities:
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Cultura en Viu is the cultural support and promotions
program, offering a range of artistic activities, some
performed by professional artists and some by the
members of the UAB community. Students are encouraged
to participate in the cultural groups.
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The Mentor Programme offers the support of local
students to those students coming from abroad, in order
to facilitate their integration in the academic, social and
cultural life at the UAB.
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The Tandem Programme offers informal linguistic
exchanges between students, both local and international,
who are interested in practising languages by conversing
to each other.
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Trips and activities for International students program
works all along the academic year and offers visits,
excursions and guided tours around the city of Barcelona
and other emblematic places in our country.
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The International Students Welcome Days take place
the first week of each semester and, with all its activities
schedule, they are a first introduction to the academic,
social and cultural life of the Campus for those students
who have recently arrived, as well as a way of getting to
know other students, both local and international.
STUDENTS BUILDING
http://etc.uab.cat
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SPORT
The sports installations and facilities at the UAB campus,
administered by the Physical Activity Service (SAF),are
the most comprehensive to be found in the surrounding
area of El Vallés, and amongst the best in Catalonia as
a whole.
The following sports facilities can be found within
our complex:
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2 covered swimming pools
Gymnasium, specifically oriented to fitness activities with
music, dance…
5 squash courts
2 paddle tennis courts
5 tennis courts
1 covered boulder climbing wall
1 climbing wall
1 covered multisport pavilion
1 fronton
1 artificially surfaced football pitch
1 hall for lighter gymnastics
3 saunas
1 fitness room
3 changing rooms
The Sports Section also provides competitions in team
sports and individual sports.
SAF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SERVICE
www.uab.es/saf
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ENVIRONMENT
UAB is a University with a long tradition of compromise with
the environment preservation. It has an Action plan for the
sustainability and an Environment Office.
HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO
MAKE UAB MORE SUSTAINABLE?
Here you can find some tips to make the UAB as ecofriendly as possible:
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Recycling. You can recycle the paper depositing in the
blue containers that you will find inside the faculties.
You can also recycle other types of remainders (batteries,
tonners, plastic…) in the “Clean Point” (Vertedero) that
is located in the Facutly of Ciències north, near the Fire
brigade station.
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Buying recycled products. You can buy products
made with recycled material in the Abacus (stationery)
in Plaça Cívica.
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By using bycicle or public transport to come to University.
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Reducing the generation of residues by using a cup
to have tea in the automatic machines (“no glass” option).
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Get information from the environmental information
showcases of the faculties, about the environmental
management projects carried from/conducted the UAB.
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You can also discover the magnificent natural
environment of the UAB walking through the two nature
paths marked that cross natural unique spaces and give
you the opportunity to know the characteristic flora and
fauna from the campus.
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE
www.uab.cat/agenda21
www.uab.cat/mediambient
Tel. +34 93 581 49 16
e-mail: medi.ambient@uab.cat
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SOLIDARITY &
ATTENTION TO
THE DISABLED
PARTICIPATION AND
VOLUNTEERING
FUNDACIÓ AUTÒNOMA SOLIDÀRIA (FAS)
The mission of the Fundació Autònoma Solidària is to
contribute to building a university that is more supportive
and committed to real social situations, through the voluntary
participation of the university community as an instrument
for including groups at risk of exclusion.
VOLUNTEERS
If you think situations of injustice and exclusion exist,
and if you think this situation should change and you are
convinced that this is possible, you can sign up as a
volunteer with the FAS. In addition to your studies, here
you will find people like you who share your values of justice
and solidarity. The volunteers make it possible to experience
a different reality, to learn and to have fun!
Come to the FAS, find out more and join us!
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HEALTH PROMOTION
In the Area of Health, FAS offers information about:
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Taking drugs: the problems of using drugs and the risks
and pleasures that they can provide.
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Contraception, AIDS/HIV prevention, HIV testing and other
aspects related to healthy sexual relationships.
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A healthy diet and eating disorders.
You can contact us through Xiringu, the free and confidential
information point where we will listen to your problems,
without judging, and give you all the information you need
to make your decisions.
COOPERATION
In the Fundació Autònoma Solidaria we believe that true
changes have to come from new attitudes and lifestyles.
You can therefore take part in courses, talks, lectures and
cinema forums on the UAB campus - and help to make
changes based on reflection and analysis.
If you share your concerns and you would like to join us,
or if you simply wish to receive information about our
activities, you can find us in the Area of Cooperation for
Development of the FAS.
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PIUNE – SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are a student with a disability, we want you to know
that our support service can work with you in organising
your curricular requirements and offer you all the technical
and technological support that you may need during your
studies at the UAB. We also offer information about how
you can gain access to the rest of the UAB services. Our
aim is to make the university accessible to everyone and
that everyone can have an autonomous and independent
experience.
PIUNE, Services for People with Disabilities at the UAB
offers:
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Welcome programmes aimed at students coming to the
university for the first time.
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Personalised tutoring and teaching.
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Adaptations to the curriculum to ensure guaranteed
accessibility to the content and adequate evaluation
systems.
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Adapted transport service on the UAB campus and
personal accompaniment for pedestrians.
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Management for the adaptation of spaces within the
university and the removal of any architectural barriers.
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UAB Centre for Technical and Technological Resources.
FUNDACIÓ AUTÒNOMA SOLIDÀRIA
You can find us at:
Plaça Cívica
Tel. 93 581 24 85
fas@uab.cat
www.uab.cat/fas
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FINDING
A JOB
At the Treball Campus office, located at the Plaça Cívica,
you can ask for help in job related issues:
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Informing you about jobs related to your professional
studies, labour legislation, and addresses of companies.
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Orientation and advice on how to find a job, how to write
a CV and a cover letter, to prepare for a job interview and
a selection process.
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Its Borsa de Treball (Recruitment classify), which will give
you access to job offers.
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It gives you the opportunity to find work placements that
fit your studies.
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Offering professional courses of transversal competences
and with credit recognition.
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Organising Campus forums to meet with Companies and
Enterprises.
TREBALL CAMPUS
e-mail: treball.campus@uab.cat
Tel. +34 93 581 28 00
www.uab.es/treball-campus
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HEALTH
UAB HEALTH SERVICE
The Healthcare Service (Servei Assistencial de Salut SAS) on campus offers a range of health services to the
whole university community. To use the service you will
need your ID card or passport and your UAB ID card.
Furthermore, various groups organise a range of health
programmes promoting healthy lifestyles.
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First-Aid Unit
Medical and orthopaedic emergencies. Immediate medical
attention on campus, at the medical facilities building, or
transport to hospital if required.
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Medical and nursing visits. Consultations available
without appointment.
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Treatment, injections and vaccinations.
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Blood and urine tests.
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Consultations and health information.
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Medical certificates.
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Psychological Unit
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Gynaecology Unit
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Sports Medicine Unit (in the SAF)
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Dentistry Unit
UAB HEALTH SERVICE
Tel. + 34 93 581 18 00
Open from 9:00am to 1:00pm
and from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
e-mail: servei.salut@uab.es
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MEDICAL
INSURANCE AND
SOCIAL SECURITY
Any foreign student coming to study at the UAB must have medical
insurance cover.
If you are a citizen of the European Union or a citizen of Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, and you are entitled to social
security in your country, you should apply for the European Health
Insurance Card (EHIC). The card makes visiting a state-run hospital,
doctor's surgery or dental practice in European countries easier and
means you will be treated in the same way as someone who lives in
that country. You can obtain a card free of charge by contacting your
local health insurance institution as each individual country is responsible
for producing and distributing the card in its own territory. Take into
account that the card does not cover private health care or repatriation
costs. Visit the EHIC website to find out more: http://ehic.europa.eu
If you are from outside the European Union you should check whether
there is an agreement for healthcare between the social security of your
country and of Spain. If there is such an agreement, you should submit
the necessary documents in your country so that you can have free
access to Spanish public healthcare. If your country has no healthcare
agreement with the Spanish Social Security system, you should take
out private insurance cover for the whole of your stay in Spain.
UAB has designed together with ACE Europe and ÓMNIBUS Grupo
Concentra an insurance for international students, researchers and
professors of the university. There is also an insurance exclusively for
repatriation available.
All the students under 28 registered at the UAB have right to be covered
under the UAB Educational Insurance scheme.
PRIVATE INSURANCE ÓMNIBUS CATALAN PUBLIC HEALTH
uab.movilidadin@omnibusbcn.com INSTITUTE
www.gencat.net/ics
Tel.: +34 93 241 21 38
SOCIAL SECURITY IN BARCELONA PUBLIC HEALTHCARE
CENTRES
www.seg-social.es
www.gencat.cat/ics/usuaris/
centres_serveis.htm
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OTHER
SERVICES
The services on our campus cater not only for your
academic life but also for your leisure pursuits and your
everyday activities.
At the Plaça Cívica you can find:
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driving school
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hairdressing training centre
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pharmacy
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photography/framing/gift shop
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laminating service
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bookshop/music shop/stationer’s
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optician’s
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photocopy shop
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clothing shop
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travel agency
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banks.
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TELEPHONE
NUMBERS
General information
+34 93 581 11 11
International Welcome Point
+34 93 581 22 10
Postgraduate School
+34 93 581 30 10
Academic Affairs Department
+34 93 581 11 10
Study Abroad Programme
+34 93 433 50 29
Welcome Programme
+34 93 581 43 83
EMERGENCY
Emergency Hot Line
112
Catalan Police (Mossos d’Esquadra)
088
Barcelona Fire Brigade
080
Medical Emergency
061
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HEALTH
UAB Health Service
+34 93 581 18 00
Social Security Information Line
901 50 20 50
Social Security in Barcelona
+34 93 319 31 11
Catalan Public Health Institute
+34 93 403 85 85
ACCOMMODATION
Vila Universitària (University Village)
+34 93 581 70 04
Student services (UAB)
+34 93 581 10 21
Habitatge jove (Catalan Government Youth
Housing Service)
+34 93 323 90 68
Barcelona Housing Service for Students (BHSS)
+34 93 238 90 72
CANCELLING CREDIT CARDS
Cancelling 4B credit cards (banks)
902 114 400
Cancelling Servired credit cards (caixes)
902 192 100
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LANGUAGES
Language Service
+34 93 581 13 25
SERVICES
UAB Libraries
+34 93 581 10 15
UAB Sports (SAF)
+34 93 581 19 34
Cultura en Viu
+34 93 581 10 21
UAB Environment Office
+34 93 581 49 16
UAB Post Office
+34 93 581 14 06
Fundació Autònoma Solidària
+34 93 581 27 57
Treball Campus
+34 93 581 28 00
Dossier International Students
Updated on : 08/07/2013
Facultat de Traducció i d’Interpretació
Intercanvis.fti@uab.cat
International Exchange Students Dossier 2013‐2014 0
Updated on : 08/07/2013
CONTENTS CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________________ 1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION _____________________________________________________ 3 1.1 CONTACT INFORMATION __________________________________________________________ 4 1.2 EXCHANGE PROGRAMME ACADEMIC COORDINATORS _____________________________________ 5 1.3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013‐2014 _____________________________________________________ 7 1.4 PUBLIC AND LOCAL HOLIDAYS 2013‐2014 _______________________________________________ 7 1.5 LOCATION OF UAB CAMPUS __________________________________________________________ 8 1.5.1 LOCATION _____________________________________________________________________ 8 1.5.2 GETTING TO THE UAB CAMPUS ____________________________________________________ 8 1.6 UAB CAMPUS MAP _________________________________________________________________ 9 2. BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL _____________________________________________________ 10 2.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS _________________________________ 11 2.2 LEARNING AGREEMENT __________________________________________________________ 11 2.3 ACCOMMODATION ______________________________________________________ 11 3. ONCE YOU ARRIVE AT UAB ___________________________________________________ 13 3.1 FIRST STEPS ___________________________________________________________________ 14 3.2 ARRIVAL CERTIFICATE ___________________________________________________________ 14 3.3 HOW GESTIÓ ACADÈMICA WORKS _________________________________________________ 15 3.4 HOW TO CHOOSE THE COURSES YOU WILL ATTEND WHILE YOU ARE IN ___________________ 18 UAB? ______________________________________________________________________________ 18 3.4.1 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY OUR FACULTY _______________________ 18 3.4.2 UNDERGRADUATE (GRAU) DEGREE IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING _____________ 18 3.4.3 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN ASIAN STUDIES (GRAU EN ESTUDIS D’ÀSIA ORIENTAL) _______ _________________________________________________________________________ 20 3.4.4 EVALUATION / FINAL MARKS _________________________________________________ 21 3.4.5 LISTS OF SUBJECTS __________________________________________________________ 21 3.4.6 LIST OF TIMETABLES ________________________________________________________ 22 3.4.7 SPECIFIC COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS ___________________________________ 25 3.4.8 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ______________________________________________________ 26 3.4.9 STUDENT DEGREE PROGRAMME AND COURSE GUIDE – “GUIA DE L’ESTUDIANT” ________ 27 1 Dossier International Students
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3.4.10 Facultat de Traducció i d’Interpretació
STUDYING FOR ONLY ONE SEMESTER ___________________________________________ 28 3.5 ENROLMENT ___________________________________________________________________ 29 3.6 EXTENDING STUDY ABROAD PERIOD _______________________________________________ 31 DOCUMENT DE PERLLONGAMENT D’ESTADA PER A ESTUDIANTS INTERNACIONALS _______________ 32 3.7 ACCESS TO UAB EMAIL /VIRTUAL CAMPUS: YOUR STUDENT PASSWORD ___________________ 33 3.8 TEACHING STAFF OFFICE HOURS ___________________________________________________ 35 3.9 ACCESS TO COMPUTER ROOMS/SERVICES ___________________________________________ 36 3.10 CATALAN COURSES ___________________________________________________________ 36 3.11 OTHER FACILITIES _____________________________________________________________ 36 4. ONCE YOU FINISH YOUR STAY AT UAB __________________________________________ 38 4.1 ATTENDANCE STATEMENT ________________________________________________________ 39 4.2 TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS ________________________________________________________ 39 4.3 “CERTIFICADO DE APROVECHAMIENTO” ____________________________________________ 39 2 Dossier International Students
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.1 CONTACT INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL Full institutional name: ERASMUS Code: Address: Director of student mobility: Tel.: Fax.: E‐mail: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona E BARCELO 02 Oficina de Relacions Internacionals E‐ 08193 ‐ Bellaterra (Barcelona) SPAIN Margarita Espinosa + 34 93 581 3736 + 34 93 581 4357 erasmus@uab.cat GESTIÓ ACADÈMICA IN THE FACULTY OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING – EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Full name: Facultat de Traducció i d’Interpretació (FTI) Address: International Exchange Office Edifici K E‐ 08193 ‐ Bellaterra (Barcelona) SPAIN Administrative officer incoming exchange students Meritxell Font Tel.: +34 93 581 24 63 Fax.: +34 93 581 10 37 E‐mail: intercanvis.fti@uab.cat 4 Dossier International Students
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1.2 EXCHANGE PROGRAMME ACADEMIC COORDINATORS ERASMUS Name Roland Pearson Ramon Farrés Geoffrey Belligoi Cecilia Debergh Regina Saraiva Miquel Edo Students from: United Kingdom Contact information Roland.Pearson@uab.cat Office: K‐1006 Tel: 93 581 3364 Austria, Germany and Ramon.Farres@uab.cat Office: K‐1001 Switzerland Tel: 93 581 3414 Eastern Europe: Czech Republic, Geoff.Belligoi@uab.cat Lithuania, Poland, and Office: K‐1005 Romania. Tel: 93 581 3363 Greece, Ireland, The Netherlands Scandinavia: Finland and Sweden Belgium and France Cecilia.Debergh@uab.cat Office: K‐2017 Tel: 93 581 1323 Portugal Regina.Saraiva@uab.cat Office: K‐2009 Tel: 93 581 1248 Italy Miquel.Edo@uab.cat Office: K‐1006 Tel: 93 581 3364 SICUE‐SÈNECA Name Roland Pearson Students from: Spain Contact information Roland.Pearson@uab.cat Office: K‐1006 Tel: 93 581 3364 5 Dossier International Students
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PROGRAMA PROPI Name Students from: Jacqueline Minett United States, South America except Brazil) and Australia Mihwa Jo Korea Takatoshi Hanawa Japan Anne Hélène Suárez China and Taiwan Anna Gil Bardají Lebanon and Morocco Mònica Fernández Brazil Natalia Kubyshina Russia Contact information Jacqueline.Minett@uab.cat Office: K‐1010 Tel: 93 581 3368 Mihwa.Jo@uab.cat Office: K‐1013 Tel: 93 581 3375 Takatoshi.Hanawa@uab.cat Office: K‐1009 Tel: 93 581 2467 AnneHelene.Suarez@uab.cat Office: K‐1003 Tel: 93 581 2470 Anna.Gil.Bardaji@uab.cat Office: K‐1022 Tel: 93 581 3372 Monica.Fernandez@uab.cat Office: K‐1023 Tel: 93 581 3371 Natalia.Kubyshina@uab.cat Office: K‐1012 Tel: 93 581 2468 6 Dossier International Students
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1.3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013‐2014 1st Semester (Autumn‐Winter) Classes begin as follows: ‐ 1st year students: September 17th 2013 ‐ 2nd, 3rd and 4th ‐year students: September 16th 2013 Christmas holidays: December 21st 2013 ‐ January 6th 2014 (inclusive). The semester ends January 31st 2013 (including final exams and revision) 2nd Semester (Spring‐Summer) Classes begin for all students on February 10th 2014. Easter holidays: April 12th ‐ April 21st 2014 (inclusive). The second semester ends July 4th 2014 (including final exams and revision). 1.4 PUBLIC AND LOCAL HOLIDAYS 2013‐2014 September 24th: October 12th: November 1st: December 6th: December 8th: April 16th: st
April 21 : April 23rd: st
May 1 : th
June 9 June 24th: La Mercè (Fests of Barcelona) Hispanic Day All Saints Constitution Day Immaculate Conception Good Friday Easter FTI Holiday Labour Day Whitsun St. John’s Day 7 Dossier International Students
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1.5 LOCATION OF UAB CAMPUS 1.5.1 LOCATION The main Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) campus is located in Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès municipal area), 20 km inland from the capital Barcelona between Sant Cugat del Vallès and Sabadell. The campus is also closed to 3 major towns in the surrounding area: 3 km from Cerdanyola del Vallès, 4 km from Sabadell and 5 km from Sant Cugat. Frequent public transport services run between the campus and Barcelona / surrounding towns. See below for details. 1.5.2 GETTING TO THE UAB CAMPUS TRAIN SERVICES RENFE – R7 line (Spanish national rail service) This service runs from the city of Barcelona to the UAB, stopping at Barcelona‐Sant Andreu Arenal. Trains run every 30 minutes and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes. There is a free shuttle bus service from the station, Cerdanyola Universitat, which stops at various campus locations. For further information about timetables see www.gencat.cat > Rodalies de Catalunya. This service also links Cerdanyola del Vallès to the campus. FERROCARRILS DE LA GENERALITAT S2 line and S55* line (Catalan local rail service) The S2 line links the campus to Barcelona, Sabadell and Sant Cugat del Vallès, and trains run approximately every 15‐20 minutes in both directions. Journey time ranges from approximately 35 minutes (from Barcelona) to approximately 10‐15 minutes (from Sabadell or Sant Cugat del Vallès). There is an additional service, S55*, which runs during peak hours between Barcelona and the UAB campus. These services leave from Barcelona Plaça Catalunya and city stations such as Provença, Gràcia, Muntaner and Sarrià (see web page below for additional stations served by the S55* service). This service also stops at Sant Cugat del Vallès. This means that during peak hours these combined services (S2 and S55*) provide a service frequency of approximately 10‐12 minutes. For further information about timetables see www.fgc.net BUS SERVICES Barcelona‐Campus The SARBUS company runs a service between Barcelona (Fabra i Puig) and Cerdanyola. This campus bus‐
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1.6 UAB CAMPUS MAP For a more detailed map see: http://www.uab.es/mapes/ 9
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2.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS This is an on‐line procedure and the corresponding application form can be accessed at https://sia.uab.cat during the following dates: • Students beginning September 2013: May 1st‐June 15th, 2013. • Students beginning February 2014: May 1st‐June 15th, 2013 or November 1st‐December 10th, 2013. PLEASE NOTE: • Application forms can only be accessed during the dates given above. Applications by exchange students for admission to the UAB will only be accepted during these dates. • On‐line application forms are processed in strict accordance with the information given by sending institutions. This means that the only applications that will be considered are those for applicants who have been formally nominated by our partner universities and institutions. Once all the application forms have been checked against the information sent by our partner universities, students will receive an e‐mail confirming admission as an exchange student and information about their future stay at the UAB. 2.2 LEARNING AGREEMENT Once you receive your acceptance letter, you will be required to fill your provisional learning agreement. To fill this document, you can check pages 18‐20 of this dossier in order to understand our study plans. This is a provisional document, final subjects selection will be done once you arrive at UAB when you will be able to check the timetables, the level of the courses, the availability… 2.3 ACCOMMODATION There are many ways to find accommodation near the University. Barcelona, Bellaterra and Cerdanyola del Vallès are the cities where most of our students choose to rent a room in a shared apartment. You can also check the following websites for other possibilities for off‐campus accommodation: • Barcelona centre universitari http://www.bcu.cesca.es/ • Barcelona student’s housing service http://www.bcn‐housing‐students.com/ • Borsa d’habitatge http://www.bcn‐housing‐students.com/ 11 Dossier International Students
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•
Tauler d’anuncis http://taulers.uab.cat/tau‐habit/#Top Programa viure i conviure http://obrasocial.caixacatalunya.cat/osocial/ An alternative is on‐campus accommodation at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, in the Vila Universitària, which guarantees accommodation to its students. To solve any problem relating to accommodation, please first contact the Vila Universitària offices (in front of the Hotel Campus). Contact Information: Vila Universitària (www.vilauniversitaria.com) Tel: 93.580.30.95 Fax: 93.580.91.86 Emergency phone numbers: Security Campus UAB 93 581 25 25 Police, Firemen, Ambulance 112 Local Police 092 (if using your mobile phone, dial: 93. 291. 59. 02) 12 Dossier International Students
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3. ONCE YOU ARRIVE AT UAB 13 Dossier International Students
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3.1 FIRST STEPS 1. Go to the International Welcome Point (IWP) in the Plaça Cívica to register your arrival at UAB and collect your international student card. At the IWP you will find the following services: a. International UAB student card – this identifies you as a UAB student. b. Information about the UAB. c. Information about accommodation. d. Practical information about life in Barcelona and its surrounding area (transport, student discounts etc.). e. Help solving your problems during your stay with us. f. Visas. International Welcome Point (IWP) contact details: Campus de Bellaterra‐Plaça Cívica Tel. + 34 93 581 22 10 Fax + 34 93 586 80 25 E‐mail: international.welcome.point@uab.cat Office hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30 a 15:00h (Thursdays – 9:30 a 16:30h) 2. Go to the Facultat de Traducció i d’Interpretació. All the information you need to enrol in our Faculty is posted on the notice board outside Gestió Acadèmica and on our website www.uab.cat/traducciointerpretacio). This includes: a. Your academic coordinator (this depends on your home university, country – see also pp. 5‐6). b. Class timetables. c. Information about subjects and special groups for international students. d. Faculty regulations for enrolment. 3.2 ARRIVAL CERTIFICATE Your arrival certificate needs to be signed by your Faculty academic coordinator (see pp. 5‐6). See your academic coordinator during her/his office hours. Alternatively you can leave your arrival certificate at Gestió Acadèmica, who will pass it on to the corresponding coordinator. 14 Dossier International Students
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3.3 HOW GESTIÓ ACADÈMICA WORKS 1. You have to register yourself to make an appointment. If you want to come the same day that you make your appointment, you must request it using the computer in the hall opposite Gestió Acadèmica. If you want to come on a different day from the one when you make your appointment, you can request the appointment via the faculty’s website: www.uab.cat/traducciointerpretacio > Gestió Acadèmica i SLIPI > Per demanar cita cliqueu aquí. Cita prèvia 15 Dossier International Students
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2. To make your appointment, you must fill in your NIU number and your password (“contrasenya”). If you don’t have a NIU number yet, click on “No tens NIU. Registra’t” and then enter your name, ID number and an e‐mail address. If you don’t have your NIU
number, you can register using
this option “No tens NIU.
Registra’t”.
3. You have to click on “Reserva hora”. Click here to make your
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4. Next, select the day and the time and you will receive an e‐mail confirming the appointment. This means that the appointment has been made correctly. Click on the date to see
the times available
This means that the time slot is available This means that the time slot is not available 5. Once you have selected the day and the time, you must indicate the reason (“motiu”) for the appointment, and save. Indicate the reason for
your appointment with
Gestió Acadèmica
Save the
appointment
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3.4 HOW TO CHOOSE THE COURSES YOU WILL ATTEND WHILE YOU ARE IN UAB? 3.4.1 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY OUR FACULTY As an exchange student you can choose classes from the following undergraduate degree programmes offered in our faculty: • Grau de Traducció i Interpretació. International students can choose subjects listed for the first, second, third year and fourth year. • Grau d’Estudis d’Àsia Oriental. International students can choose subjects listed for the first, second, third year and fourth year. • International students can’t choose subjects of the old study plans which are progressively phased out: Llicenciatura de Traducció I Interpretació and Llicenciatura d’Àsia Oriental. PLEASE NOTE • Language classes are taught in the corresponding language. • Other classes are given in either Spanish or Catalan depending on the mother tongue of the lecturer. Check subject course descriptions for details. • It is very important to attend the first day of class (particularly for “Introducció a les tecnologies de la traducció i de la interpretació‐ 101483” and “Introducció a la realitat catalana per a estrangers‐ 29274). • M.A. and PhD. degree programme classes cannot be taken by incoming undergraduate exchange students. 3.4.2 UNDERGRADUATE (GRAU) DEGREE IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING ABBREVIATIONS USED IN SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS A B C T TB TC TE TEB ST UAB students’ first languages: Catalan/Spanish. First foreign language for UAB students. The minimum language level requirement for first year classes is B1+ according to the Common European Framework (CEF) scale. B‐language classes are offered in: English, French and German. Second foreign language for UAB students. First year classes start from zero/beginners level. C‐language classes are offered in: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Portuguese. Translation class. Direct Translation class from the B‐language (English, French or German) into Catalan or Spanish. Direct Translation class from the C‐language (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian or Portuguese) into Catalan or Spanish. Specialized Translation class. Specialized Translation class from the B‐language (French, English, German) into Catalan or Spanish. Translation Seminar –into Catalan or Spanish‐ (topics may vary from one year to another). 18 Dossier International Students
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STEB INVERSA TIC Facultat de Traducció i d’Interpretació
Specialized Translation Seminar from the B‐language (French, English, German) into Catalan or Spanish. Inverse Translation class, that is, from Catalan or Spanish into the B‐language (English, French, German). Consecutive Interpretation Techniques (memorisation, analytical listening and note taking techniques). Simultaneous Interpretation Techniques. Consecutive Interpretation Practice. Simultaneous Interpretation Practice. TIS PIC PIS The undergraduate degrees offered at our Faculty (Translation and Interpreting / Asian Studies) are 4‐year programmes comprising 8 semesters. Subjects taught during semesters 1‐4 are mainly language and introductory translation classes. Subjects taught during semesters 5‐8 are mainly specialized translation and interpreting classes. Translation and Interpreting Classes The translation and interpreting classes divide into two basic categories: introductory or specialised, and direct (B or C‐language Æ to A‐language) or inverse (A‐language Æ B or C‐language). “Inversa” classes allow exchange students to study direct translation (depending on the language combinations offered). If you are interested in any of the interpreting classes check with your academic coordinator, or the corresponding lecturer, for more details and whether any special Erasmus groups are being offered. Language Classes Language classes are grouped yearly into three progressive general competence levels: zero/beginner, intermediate and advanced. Approximate Common European Framework (CEF) equivalents are given in italics to guide you in your choice. 1ST year 2rd year Intermediate Advanced (CEF B1‐B2+)
(CEF C1+) st
nd
st
1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2nd Sem. B Idioma B per traductors i intèrprets 1 Idioma per a traductors i intèrprets 2 Idioma per a traductors i intèrprets 3 Idioma per a traductors i intèrprets 4 As explained in the previous table, first year, first semester B‐language classes begin at a B1+. Those exchange students looking for a zero/beginner level class should review the C‐language options. The following table gives a graphic overview of B and C language classes (levels and corresponding semester). For further information on these classes contact your academic coordinator or the corresponding lecturer. 2nd year 3rd year 1st year Beginner Intermediate Advanced (CEF A1‐B1) (CEF B1‐B2+)
(CEF C1+) st
nd
st
nd
st
1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2nd Sem. C Idioma C per a traductors i intèrprets 1 Idioma C per a traductors i intèrprets 2 Idioma i Traducció C1 Idioma i Traducció C2 Idioma i Traducció C3 Idioma i Traducció C4 NOTE. There are limited places available for exchange students in C‐language subjects. Whether you can register for these will depend on availability at the time of enrolment. Priority is given to exchange students who are required to study this language as part of their undergraduate degree in their home university. If 19 Dossier International Students
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this is your case (you want to enrol C1 and C2 subjects), you will need to provide proof with all the documents you need to enrol in our faculty (a document written by your home university in which it explains that you must do this subject in our faculty because it is in your study plan in your home university). 3.4.3 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN ASIAN STUDIES (GRAU EN ESTUDIS D’ÀSIA ORIENTAL) The 4‐year East Asian Studies (EHEA Degree) is divided into 8 semesters. 1ST Semester 2nd Semester 2 1st year 1 4 2nd year 3 rd
6 5 3 year 8 7 4th year The subjects offered in this degree programme are divided into three main areas: 1. Humanities (History, Geography, Philosophy, Literature, Linguistic, Art) 2. Social Sciences (Economics, Politics, Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations) 3. Language (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) These subjects are taught in Catalan, Spanish, English, Chinese or Japanese, depending on the lecturer and/or the language level required. The following table gives the corresponding CEF levels for Chinese, Japanese and Korean language classes. Year Language Subject Chinese Japanese Korean 1st Idioma I (6 hours/week) A1 A1 A1 Idioma II (6 hours/week) A1 A1 A1 2nd Idioma III (6 hours/week) A2 A2 A2 Idioma IV (6 hours/week) A2 A2 A2 3rd Idioma V (3.5 hours/week) B1 B1 ‐‐‐ Idioma VIa (3.5 hours/week) B1 B1 ‐‐‐ Idioma VIb ‐‐‐ (3.5 hours/week) B1 B1 (Classic Chinese) 4th Idioma VII ‐‐‐ B1 B1 (3.5 hours/week) Idioma VIII ‐‐‐ B2 B2 (3.5 hours/week) Text and context I A1 B1 B1 (3.5 hours/week Text and context II A1 B2 B2 (3.5 hours/week) 20 Dossier International Students
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3.4.4 EVALUATION / FINAL MARKS When classes begin, each teacher will provide students with a programme detailing learning objectives / outcomes, learning tasks, bibliography and evaluation criteria – these programmes are also available from the Faculty web page. Students who are not formally registered will not be assessed. When the course has finished and student final marks recorded by the lecturer, the Faculty Administrative Office (Gestió Acadèmica) will send these directly to the student’s home university. These are sent at the end of March for students attending only 1st‐semester classes, and from July 20th onwards for students studying the entire academic year or only the 2nd semester. GRADING SYSTEM The UAB uses a 0‐10 grade scale (10 being the highest mark). The following table gives equivalents for partner universities using a letter grade system: Grade Matrícula d’Honor/Matrícula de honor Excel∙lent/Sobresaliente Notable Aprovat/Aprobado Suspens/Suspenso UAB 10 9‐9.5 7‐8.9 5‐6.9 0‐4.9 Approx. Letter Grade A+ A‐, B+ B, B‐, C+ C‐, D F 3.4.5 LISTS OF SUBJECTS For details regarding subjects and timetables see www.uab.cat/traducciointerpretacio: 1‐ Select “Guia de l’estudiant”. 21 Dossier International Students
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2‐ Select the degree in which you are interested (Grau en Traducció i Interpretació and Grau en Estudis d’Àsia Oriental” 3.4.6 LIST OF TIMETABLES For details regarding subjects and timetables see www.uab.cat/traducciointerpretacio: 1. Select “Mobilitat i Intercanvi” (exchange students and programmes) 22 Dossier International Students
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2. Select “Horaris i aules” (timetables and classroom assignments) 3. Select the degree programme: 23 Dossier International Students
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See pages 18‐20 for details about the different undergraduate degree programmes and if any restrictions apply. 4. Select the link to the timetable document: The following example is taken from the Grau de Traducció i Interpretació: 24 Dossier International Students
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Curs: Year (Primer: First; Segon: Second; Tercer: Third; Quart: Fourth) Codi: Course code Grup: Group number. Depending on student enrolment numbers, some classes are divided into different groups (1, 2, 3 etc.) running at the same time. Each group has a different instructor and assigned classroom. You should also look for groups classified “Intercanvis”, as these specifically for exchange students. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST ATTEND THE CLASS/GROUP STIPULATED ON YOUR ENROLMENT FORM. Nom Assignatura: Course title Semestre: Semester class is taught and duration. 1 Class offered the first semester. 2 Class offered the second semester Anual Two‐semester class beginning in semester 1. Horari: Timetable Dl (Dilluns) ‐ Monday Dm (Dimarts) ‐ Tuesday Dc (Dimecres) – Wednesday Dj (Dijous) – Thursday Dv (Divendres) – Friday ECTS: ECTS credits. This system is used for the “ Grau en Traducció i Interpretació” and “Grau en Estudis d’Àsia Oriental”. Professor: Lecturer 3.4.7 SPECIFIC COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Make note of classes designed specifically for exchange students which are classified as “Intercanvis”. The following are those offered each year, some are offered both semesters (1 + 2). Before registering, you should check the latest update for “Intercanvis” classes as new classes or groups may be added: 101283 Idioma Català A1 Catalan language 101284 Idioma Castellà A1 Spanish language 101483 Introducció a les Tecnologies de la Introduction to technology and tools used Traducció in translation 29274 Introducció a la Realitat Catalana per a Introduction to Catalonia and Catalan Estrangers Society for foreign students This list may change. It will be updated in July on our website. 25 Dossier International Students
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3.4.8 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS For details regarding a particular class, go to the following website: www.uab.cat/traducciointerpretacio > Els estudis > Guies d’assignatures Select the degree programme in which you are interested: Àsia Oriental (Asian Studies) or Traducció i Interpretació (Translation and Interpreting). Then click on the link given for the subject: 26 Dossier International Students
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3.4.9 STUDENT DEGREE PROGRAMME AND COURSE GUIDE – “GUIA DE L’ESTUDIANT” The student degree programme and course guide (“La Guia de l’estudiant”), is a compact guide to all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the FTI. This can be accessed from the Faculty web page as shown below: 27 Dossier International Students
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3.4.10 STUDYING FOR ONLY ONE SEMESTER Exchange students only studying for one semester should make note of the following: •
Yearly (Anual) classes. You can enrol for classes which run both semesters (Anual) even though you are only studying for one semester. However, you must inform your lecturer when the class begins and also obtain a copy of the “Certificado de aprovechamiento”. A copy of this certificate can be found at the end of this dossier, and also available from Gestió Acadèmica. At the end of the semester you must give this certificate to your lecturer so that s/he can enter your mark, sign it and return it to you. The credits listed on this certificate will be half the credits given for this subject. •
Catalan language classes for exchange students. If you are studying during the second semester only and wish to attend the Catalan language course, please ensure that you enrol in the group for international students attending just for the second term. •
Spanish language classes for exchange students. If you wish to attend the Spanish language course, please bear in mind that there is an obligatory level test at the beginning of the semester. Depending on your score, your lecturer will assign you to the group which best corresponds to your level. It is very important to ensure that you quote the correct group number when you register. 28 Dossier International Students
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3.5 ENROLMENT General Procedure International exchange students enrol on specifically assigned dates. These are published by Gestió Acadèmica on the Faculty notice board outside Gestió Acadèmica and on the Faculty web page. First semester enrolment for 2013‐2014: • 1st – 7th October 2013. Note. The registration period for the spring term has yet to be determined. This will be at the beginning of March 2014 ‐ see notice board outside Gestió Acadèmica or our web page for updates. Before registering for any course we strongly recommend that you talk to your academic coordinator and the lecturers whose classes you are interested in to check whether the course is appropriate (language level, any prerequisites etc.). Their input will save you a lot of time when trying to find the classes which best meet your needs. To register, first complete the application form available the Logistic Support Office (Suport Logístic) in the Faculty building lobby. Complete this form and take it to your academic coordinator (see pp. 5‐6), who will check and sign it. Then submit the completed and signed form to Gestió Acadèmica, along with photocopies of your passport, health insurance and a recent photograph. You will then be given an individual appointment so that you can formally register for classes. Other considerations Specific Courses for Exchange Students: • Idioma Castellà 1‐ 101284 (Spanish language 1). This course is specifically designed for students studying Spanish as a foreign language, and there are different groups / levels. Exchange students must first take a test to determine their Spanish level before they can register for this course ‐ this is given during the first two weeks of the semester. The lecturer then assigns students to the appropriate group, which you must quote accurately when enrolling. See announcements on the Faculty notice board for details and updates. • Introducció a la realitat catalana per a estrangers ‐29274. The main learning objective of this course is to introduce international students to Catalan culture: geography, history, social and political dynamics, principal public and private institutions, art, literature and popular Catalan traditions and culture in contrast to Spain and the European Union. This subject is offered both semesters and the languages used in class are Spanish and English. Exams may be written in Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Russian. • Introducció a les tecnologies de la traducció i la interpretació ‐101483. This class begins September 30 and it is very important to attend the first day of class. Class attendance is an essential part of this course and when registering at the end of September‐beginning of October, priority will be given to those students who have been attending since the beginning. 29 Dossier International Students
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Exchange students may register for subjects in other UAB faculties also, providing they take at least 50% of their classes in this Faculty. Changes to original registration There is a further registration period during which you can make changes to the classes you have already registered for. To do this, first obtain and complete the specific form for this purpose (“modificació de matrícula”), available from Gestió Acadèmica. Take the completed form to your academic coordinator (see pp. 5‐6) for authorisation, and then hand in the signed form to Gestió Acadèmica for processing. The period for change of registration is 14th‐18th October, 2013 (after this deadline, students could not request any change in their enrolment). The provisional registration dates for the first semester (autumn‐winter) are given below, but you should confirm these against updated postings on the notice board outside Gestió Acadèmica or from our web page http://www.uab.cat/traducciointepretacio: Designated Arrival Dates (approx.) 15 September 2013 Enrolment period Official enrolment period First period: 1st to 7th October 2013 Course modification or cancellation period: 14th – 18th October 2013 30 Dossier International Students
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3.6 EXTENDING STUDY ABROAD PERIOD Any exchange student wishing to apply for an extension to their stay at the UAB should submit the corresponding form (that is on page 31 of this dossier) with a confirmation e‐mail from their home university to the Faculty Gestió Acadèmica before December 1st 2013. Therefore, you must first inform your home university coordinator first and then Gestió Acadèmica ‐ intercanvis.fti@uab.cat. The UAB operates the following policy regarding requests by exchange students to extend their study period beyond that originally agreed by both institutions. To be considered there must be a currently unfilled place available according to the bilateral agreement with the exchange student’s home university. If there is a place available, then the final decision is at the discretion of the corresponding academic Faculty Coordinator (currently, Roland Pearson – Sèneca and Erasmus; Jacqueline Minett – Global Mobility Programme), which will be based on the individual merits of each request. The form for the extending study abroad period is in the next page:
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ÀREA DE RELACIONS INTERNACIONALS
Campus de Bellaterra, Edifici N
08193 BELLATERRA (Spain)
Tel. 34 93 581 37 36
Fax. 34 93 581 43 57
E-mail: erasmus@uab.cat
http://www.uab.cat/
DOCUMENT DE PERLLONGAMENT D’ESTADA PER A
ESTUDIANTS INTERNACIONALS
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF STAY FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
L’estudiant / The student………….……………………………………………………….……
provinent de la Universitat de / from the University of
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
admès durant el primer semestre del curs 20____ /____ a la facultat / escola de /
admitted during the first term of the academic year 20_____/_____ at the faculty / School of
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
sol·licita perllongar a la UAB la seva estada durant el segon semestre del mateix curs acadèmic /
applies for being authorized to extend his/her stay at the UAB during the spring term of the same academic
year
Signatura de l’estudiant /
Student’s signature……………………………………………………...…………………………
Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès) (data/date)..................................................................
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El coordinador/a d’intercanvis de la facultat /The faculty exchange coordinator
□ Aprova / Approves
□ Denega / Denies
la sol·licitud de perllongament /the extensión of the stay
Signatura del coordinador/a……………………………………..Data…………………….
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3.7 ACCESS TO UAB EMAIL /VIRTUAL CAMPUS: YOUR STUDENT PASSWORD Once you have your international UAB student’s card, you need to generate your own individual username and password so that you can access the UAB e‐mail and Virtual Campus services. It is important to obtain this as soon as possible. Firstly, the UAB e‐mail is an essential channel of communication between lecturers and students. Secondly, course materials, assignments and other related notifications are posted regularly on the Virtual Campus. To do this, first connect to the following website: http://sia.uab.es. Click on “Gestió de paraules de PAS” to see the following web page. Click on “Obteniu el vostre usuari i la vostra paraula de pas”: Fill out the form with your details: NIU: UAB ID number NIF/Passaport: ID or Passport number Data de naixement: Date of birth PAN: Student ID card number Nova paraula de pas: New password Verificació paraula de pas: Enter password again . 33 Dossier International Students
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Once you have your “Paraula de PAS” (password), you can then access the UAB intranet (personal e‐mail, Virtual Campus, etc). From here you can access the Campus Virtual and your UAB personal e‐mail: www.uab.cat > Futurs estudiants > Intranet i campus virtual 34 Dossier International Students
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3.8 TEACHING STAFF OFFICE HOURS All members of the teaching staff give office hours (“hores de despatx”) for their students. You can find the list of teachers and office hours on the Faculty web page (note, these hours may change depending on the semester): 35 Dossier International Students
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3.9 ACCESS TO COMPUTER ROOMS/SERVICES The Faculty has seven classrooms with internet and also specialized software tailored to the courses taught in our degrees. In addition, the building has free access to the UAB’s WIFI network. Free use of classroom A: Only students have free access to the 25 computers of this classroom. Please note that computers should be booked in advance. The rest of multimedia classrooms are free once the scheduled classes finish. Printing: To print documents you will need a copy‐card. This is available from the Copy‐service located inside the Facultat de Ciències de l’Educació. Access to all campus and faculty services are done with the NIU number (that is printed in the student card). 3.10 CATALAN COURSES CATALAN COURSES IN SERVEI DE LLENGÜES You can find the Catalan courses for exchange students offered at the website of Servei de Llengües: Website: www.uab.cat/servei‐llengues/ E‐mail: s.llengues@uab.cat Tel: + 34 93 581 13 52 ONLINE COURSES (BEFORE COMING TO THE UAB) Learn Catalan on‐line with Speakc@t, a free personalised course that will enable you to learn basic Catalan grammar and vocabulary, help you to understand the language and encourage you to speak to us in Catalan. Various web resources are available to help you learn about the Catalan language and culture at www.intercat.gencat.net 3.11 OTHER FACILITIES LIBRARIES Your UAB student's card allows you to borrow books etc from the university libraries. The Humanities Library (opposite the Faculty, to the right) contains a wide section of books and audio‐visual material closely related to translation studies as well as magazines, newspapers and audio‐visual materials in different languages. www.bib.uab.cat SERVEI D’ACTIVITAT FÍSICA (SAF) 36 Dossier International Students
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SAF (next to the Sciences Faculty) organizes introductory courses to different sports, competitions and other activities. You can pay as you go or buy a user's card (TU) to access their facilities (indoor pool, courts, etc.). The TU gives you free access to all SAF facilities during the academic year, including July and September. Contact Information www.uab.cat/saf Telephone: +34 93 581 3233 Fax: +34 93 581 2476 E‐mail: saf@uab.cat SERVEI DE LLENGÜES (Modern Language Institute) Next to the Faculty of Medicine. This Service offers Catalan and Spanish courses, among others. Catalan courses are free and there is a 50% discount for Spanish courses. ECTS are given for these courses. Contact information www.uab.es/servei‐llengues/ Tel.: +34 93 581 13 25 s.llengues@uab.cat SERVEI ASSISTENCIAL DE SALUT (Health Care Service) This Healthcare Service is provided for the entire campus community. Opening hours are 9:15‐13:00 and 15:00‐19:00, from Monday to Friday. This service is located next to the Facultat de Ciències de la Comunicació. Contact Information Tel.: +34 93 581 19 00 or +34 93 581 18 00 E‐mail: servei.salut@uab.cat PLAÇA CÍVICA www.placacivica.com In Plaça Cívica you will find shops (hairdresser's, optician's, chemist's, bookshop, travel agency, etc.), cash‐
point, a bar‐restaurant, cinema and also most of the students' organizations offices. MENTOR PROGRAMME UAB offers a Mentor Programme. If you have just arrived here and feel a little lost or you want first‐hand information, the Mentor Programme can be a useful first step. Students from our Faculty will give you first‐
hand information and help about Catalan student life. For more information, please send an email to: mentor.estudiants@uab.cat or check their webpage: http://etc.uab.cat/index.php 37 Dossier International Students
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4. ONCE YOU FINISH YOUR STAY AT UAB 38 Dossier International Students
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4.1 ATTENDANCE STATEMENT Once your stay at UAB is about to finish, you have to ask your coordinator to fill your attendance statement. If you can’t contact him/her, you can leave the document in Gestió Acadèmica who will pass it on to the corresponding coordinator. UAB can sign this attendance statement the week before you leave (we can’t sign it before that week). 4.2 TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS When the semester or the course has finished and student final marks recorded by the lecturer, the Faculty Administrative Office (Gestió Acadèmica) will send these directly to the student’s home university. These are sent at the end of March for students attending only 1st‐semester classes, and from July 20th onwards for students studying the entire academic year or only the 2nd semester. GRADING SYSTEM The UAB uses a 0‐10 grade scale (10 being the highest mark). The following table gives equivalents for partner universities using a letter grade system: Grade Matrícula d’Honor/Matrícula de honor Excel∙lent/Sobresaliente Notable Aprovat/Aprobado Suspens/Suspenso UAB 10 9‐9.5 7‐8.9 5‐6.9 0‐4.9 Approx. Letter Grade A+ A‐, B+ B, B‐, C+ C‐, D F 4.3 “CERTIFICADO DE APROVECHAMIENTO” If you are enrolled in an annual subject but you are staying at UAB for just one semester, you will have to ask your lecturer to fill the “Certificado de aprovechamiento”. You will obtain half the credits given for the subject. In the following page, you can find the “certificado de aprovechamiento”document.
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Facultat de Traducció i Interpretació Edifici K‐Campus de la UAB ‐08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès) – Barcelona –Spain Tel.+34 93 581 18 76 – Fax +34 93 581 10 37 www.uab.cat ______________________________________________ profesor/a de la Facultat de Traducció i Interpretació de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, HAGO CONSTAR Que el alumno/a _________________________________________________________________ ha asistido con regularidad a las clases de la asignatura anual ____________________________________________________________ (de________ créditos). El alumno/a solo ha cursado el primer / el segundo semestre del curso académico ________________y ha obtenido la mitad de los créditos (_________) y la calificación de _________________________ (nota_______/10). Y para que así conste y a petición de la persona interesada, firmo el presente documento en Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), _______de _______________ de _______ 40 Opening a bank account in Spain
Regardless of your nationality, you must document your situation,
whether as a resident or as a non-resident, in order to open a bank
account in Spain.
If you have already formalized your residency and you have the card
that proves it (NIE), all you have to do is present it at a bank when you
open an account.
If you do not have a residency card and you are an EU resident there
are two options:
1. The first is to go to the Police Headquarters (Dirección General de
la Policía) with your passport (original and photocopy) and ask for a
"certificado de no residencia" (a certificate of non-residency). Ten
days later (approximately) you will have to go back there to pick it up.
With your passport and this certificate you can go to any bank to open
an account. It will be operative from that very moment, and the money
deposited in it will be immediately available.
2. The second option is to go to the bank with your passport and ask
to open an account. In this case, it is the bank itself that requests the
certificate of non-residency with a permission form that you can sign
at the bank. If you open a bank
account this way, it won’t be operative until the bank receives this
document, and any money deposited will be blocked until that time.
If you don’t have a residency card and are from of a non-EU country
You can only open an account by presenting a passport.
However, it is possible that if in less than two months you have still
not obtained your residency card the bank may block your funds. It is
therefore very important that you apply to open a bank account only
after turning in the paperwork required for the NIE.
There is no minimum deposit required to open bank accounts in
euros, for other currencies there are minimums depending on which
one it is.
We recommend before choosing a bank that you visit the ones on the
university campus. In some cases, they will allow you to open an
account without asking for any documentation as long as you present
your student identification.
Finally, we remind you that banks usually charge for certain
transactions, such the opening and maintaining of an account. It
therefore makes sense to compare the different banks before
choosing.
Cancelling your bank account
Once your time in Spain has ended, you should close your bank
account. If you don’t annul the contract binding you to your bank and
choose to simply leave your bank account at zero, account fees
quickly put your balance into the negative. When this occurs, it will be
impossible to close the account until the balance is positive again
after paying the bank any fees and penalties it deems appropriate.
If the account you want to cancel is associated with more than one
name, the application to cancel the account should be signed by all of
them.
Cancelling the account obliges the bank to give the account holder/s
back the balance left in the account. It also requires that the account
holder/s return effects associated with the account, such as bank
cards, bank books, checks, etc.
It is considered bad practice to reopen an account that has already
been cancelled, so if further charges are made to the account using
means of payment associated with the account, the bank should
reclaim the ensuing debt but may not “reactivate” the cancelled
account in order to cover the movements in question.

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