Welcome Guide for International Students.

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1 Welcome Guide for International Students WELCOME, WILLKOMMEN, BIENVENIDOS, BIENVENUS, BENVENUTI, BEM-VINDOS, ONGI ETORRIAK

2 Index 1. Navarra, Pamplona, UPNA. Think UPna, Live UPna The Campus. How to Get to UPNA Practical Information Learning Spanish Housing Options... 5 University Residence Hall... 5 Shared apartments Cost of life Transportation... 6 Train... 6 Bus... 6 Plane Weather Visa... 7 Citizens and residents of the European Union... 7 Citizens from abroad Europe Health Insurance... 7 Europa... 7 Countries with health insurance benefit agreement... 7 Other categories More interesting info... 8 Guides of Navarra... 8 Climate information... 8 Public Services... 9 Transportation Campus Facilities Students support services...10 Services Wi-Fi UPNA Student Card Website online services Survival Vocabulary

3 1. Navarra, Pamplona, UPNA. Think UPna, Live UPna UPNA is located in Navarra, a region with a high standard of living located in the northern Spain, south of the Pyrenees and one hour from the sea. Its main campus, Campus Arrosadia, is placed in Pamplona, a city of 250,000 inhabitants internationally known by its local festivities of San Fermín, celebrated every year the 6th of July. In the Arrosadia Campus of UPNA coexist six faculties and schools, research centres, library, dorm, a sports centre, golf course and language school Londres París Berlín UPNA has an extensive cultural ( es/cultura) and sports ( offer available to the entire community. UPNA also has a specialized Health campus located in the hospital complex of Pamplona (Avenida Barañáin, s/n). One hour from Pamplona, Tudela Campus offers programmes of Physiotherapy and Engineering Design. The community consists of more than 900 teachers, 8,000 undergraduate and graduate (master s degree, doctoral and own titles) and 300 administrative staff. Madrid Barcelona Bilbao Biarritz Mar Cantábrico Town Centre 3 hours 5 hours 2 hours 1 hour and by bike Lisboa Bilbao Pamplona Barcelona Madrid Roma 21 degree 35 master s degree 12 doctoral programs 14 own titles 3

4 2. The Campus. How to Get to UPNA Arrosadia Campus 10 Los Olivos Building 11 Maintenance 12 Workshops and Laboratories 13 Jerónimo de Ayanz R&D Centre 14 Canteens 15 Las Sóforas. Administration Building 16 Rector s Building 17 El Sario 18 Agricultural Practical Facility 19 Sports Centre 20 Sports Centre 21 Sports Centre 22 IDAB 23 ADITech 24 University Hall of Residence 1 Teaching block. EIO 2 Library 3 Cafeteria 4 Los Acebos Building 5 Los Madroños Building 6 Los Magnolios Building 7 Las Encinas Building 8 Los Tejos Building 9 Los Pinos Building How to get to Arrosadia Campus: 4

5 3. Practical Information 3.1. Learning Spanish UPNA offers you different options to facilitate your learning of Spanish, such as semester courses during your stay at the Superior Centre of Languages. More information: Centro Superior de Idiomas: Housing Options University Residence Hall Located on the campus of Arrosadia. It has 250 rooms and there are different types of rooms: single rooms with kitchen, single rooms with shared kitchen and double suites. Further information: International/exchange students have a discount of 25% on the published fee. The average monthly price is 450 euros. If you choose this option, you must make the reservation by yourself directly at the address and/or phone numbers listed: Residencia Los Abedules Arrosadia Campus Public University of Navarra C/ Sadar, 26 E Pamplona Tel.: (+34) Fax: (+34) losabedules@resa.es Shared apartments Most of the exchange students are accommodated in shared apartments in the city, near campus. The Accommodation Service of the university located in the Student Information Office (classroom 021 of the Classroom Building, ground floor) provide information on apartments and rooms for rent. Accommodation Service Student Information Office Classroom Building (ground floor, classroom 021) oficina.informacion@unavarra.es Although prices can vary greatly, depending on the characteristics of each flat and the area where it is located, the average price is between 250 and 300 euros per month for a single room in a shared 3 or 4 people floor, including expenses electricity, water and heating. Not all flats have a telephone or Internet connection, but where they are available, these expenses are extra. 5

6 It is necessary when entering a flat to pay the first full month plus one month deposit as a guarantee which will be returned back when leaving if everything is OK; so you should calculate that in the early days you may have to pay about 500 euros approximately Cost of life The Spanish currency is the euro. The cost of life will vary depending on the lifestyle of the student. 500 euros is the minimum you may need to live each month, but we recommend a quote from 800 euros per month if you want to enjoy your stay travelling or enjoying leisure and other recreational activities or training. Coffee Menu Housing City buses Books Leisure Out Campus 1,20 Campus UPNA 0,70 Out Campus12 Campus UPNA /month Single ticket 1,35 Bonobús 0, /year /mes 3.4. Transportation Pamplona is quite well connected to big cities: Cities Km Barcelona 480 Bilbao 160 Madrid 407 Beach (San Sebastián) 90 Toulouse 428 Baiona/Biarritz 114 Paris 874 We recommend train or bus, but there is also the option of the airplane. Train It is a convenient and economical option to come from Madrid. More information: Return ticket: Pamplona - Madrid: 60 * Pamplona - Barcelona: 45 (*Approximate price) Bus The bus station is in the city centre and connects to several cities at a lower price. It is the best option to get from airports such as Bilbao or Santander. See more at: Return ticket: Pamplona - Bilbao: 30 Pamplona - Santander: 40 Pamplona - Madrid: 38 Pamplona - Barcelona: 50 Plane The airport is situated in Noain (4 km from Pamplona) and has daily flights to Madrid. Return ticket: Cómo desplazarte? Pamplona - Madrid: 450 6

7 3.5. Weather You can consult the weather in Pamplona for each season at the following web site: 3.6. Visa meteo.navarra.es Citizens and residents of the European Union Citizens and residents of the European Union do not need visa to enter Spain. With a valid identity card or passport they can live in Spain as long as they wish. If they are going to stay more than three months in Spain they must register in the Central Register of Foreigners in de Foreigners Office. Citizens from abroad Europe Non-EU students wishing to stay more than 90 days, must follow the following procedure: They enter Spain with a D visa issued by the Spanish consulate in the country of origin of the student and its validity is 3 months. During the first month of validity of the visa D, the student must apply for a student s card which allow him/her to live in Spain for a year. The application will be made at the Foreigners Registration Office. The student must present the application form and the following documentation (original and two copies) in the Foreigners Office -Oficina de Extranjería. Application form Passport Private health insurance D visa Certificate of sufficient funds to cover living expenses and return to the country of origin: bank deposit, bank activity... Proof of having been admitted as a student in the university (given during meeting orientation by UPNA). Three recent passport size photographs in colour. Foreign documents must be legalized. The student card is awarded for one year or for the academic year at the University. With a student card it is possible to travel along the Schengen Area (with exceptions), without asking each host country destination Visa. However, before traveling outside Spain, its highly recommended to ask about the legal conditions in the Foreign Office (Oficina de Extranjería) or in the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Phone number: (+34) Foreign Office: Avda. de Guipúzcoa, 40 bajo (Buztintxuri) E Pamplona Fax: Opening hours: infoext.navarra@seap.minhap.es From Monday to Friday, from 9 to 14 hours Health Insurance Europa If you are a citizen of the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland you must obtain the European Health Insurance Card in your country that will give health coverage in Spain. Check where is your nearest Health Centre (Centro de Salud) in Pamplona (in purple in the map given). Countries with health insurance benefit agreement If you come from another country, see if there is agreement between the National Health Service of your country and Spain (the case of many Latin American countries). If so, you can obtain a document from the authorities of your country to have free coverage in Spain. Check where s your nearest Health Centre (Centro de Salud) in Pamplona (in purple in the map given). 7

8 Other categories If you are not in one of the above categories, you must take out private medical insurance while in the UPNA. Consult your insurance company about where to go in case you need it, before you may need it. Check where s the Hospital s area in Pamplona, for any emergency (purple in the map), before you need it. Pueden serte útiles Emergency Telephone: 112. In any case, UPNA provides a free medical and psychological assistance, for minor issues. Classroom 024, Classroom Building (ground floor) Arrosadia Campus Pamplona Tel.: Opening hours: From 8:00 to 19:30 hours. Opening hours in summer: From 9:00 to 13:00 hours. asistencia.sanitaria@unavarra.es 3.8. More interesting info Guides of Navarra If you want to travel and know our land connect: Navarra Tourism Official Website City Hall official Website: Pamplona Tourist Office: C/ San Saturnino 2, Planta baja Pamplona Tel.: oficinaturismo@pamplona.es Climate information You can consult climate information of Navarra: meteo.navarra.es 8

9 Public Services Citizen attention Service of the City Hall: Tel.: 010 (from Pamplona) Tel.: (from mobiles or out of Pamplona) SOS NAVARRA (emergencies): Tel.: 112 Municipal Police: Tel.: 092 Post Office: In Pamplona there are 7. Main office is in: Paseo de Sarasate Pamplona Tel.: Phone Information (España): Tel.: (fees) Transportation Bike hiring: Servicio NBici del Ayuntamiento de Pamplona Urban Transport Tel.: Bus Station Tel.: Train: Renfe Taxis: Airport: Tel.: Teletaxi San Fermín, Tel.: Radio Taxi, Tel.: Tel.: y

10 4. Campus Facilities 4.1. Students support services 10

11 Services Partner ALUMNI-International Students Cafeterias and restaurants Medical and psychological assistance Library Sports Financial services Cultural activities Languages Banks Information and Accommodation Office Volunteering activities Computer classrroom Website Portal Wi-Fi It will be able to get Internet on Campus using your user name and password. They will be given to you at the welcome session. Pamplona has different areas where you are able to find free Wi-Fi zones such as public parks, libraries and cultural centres. UPNA Student Card It allows your identification as a student in the university if you are registered in regular courses and degrees. You will collect it at the Student Information Office, after receiving a mail. The student card gives access to computer rooms, library, sports and cultural facilities and discounts. Pensados para ti 11

12 4.2. Website online services 1º Go to Portal de Servicios through www. unavarra.es. You will find online services that the university offers to you. 12

13 2º Write your user name and your password to logging in Portal de Servicios and get your box. You will be given your user name and password at the welcome session. If you do not remember them, you can contact with: Student Information Office Classroom Building Classrooms 021 y 022 Arrosadia Campus Pamplona-Iruña Tel.: oficina.informacion@unavarra.es Opening hours: From Monday to Friday From 9:00 to 14:30 and from16:30 to 19:30 hours 13

14 3º MiAulario, to work online each of the courses you have enrolled. Not available until you register your courses: UPNA Transcript of Record Agenda Library Catalogues Sport and Culture 14

15 5. Survival Vocabulary Spanish English Euskera Sí Yes Bai No No Ez Buenos días Good morning Egun on Buenas tardes Good afternoon Arratsalde on Buenas noches Good night Gabon Adiós Good bye Agur Por favor Please Mesedez Tengo que marcharme llamar a alguien llamar a la policía ir al baño enviar un I have to go call someone call the Police go to the toilet send an Gracias Thank you Eskerrik asko Joan behar dut Norbait deitu behar dut Ertzaintza deitu behar dut Komunera joan nahi dut E-posta bidali behar dut De nada You re welcome Ez horregatik Perdone Excuse me Barkatu Lo siento I m sorry Barkatu-Sentitzen dut Qué es esto? What is this? Zer da hori? Quisiera I would like Nahi nuke Hablas/habla usted? Do you speak? Hitz egiten duzu? Puede hablar más lentamente? Could you speak more slowly? Mesedez, polikiago Entiendo I understand Ulertzen dut No entiendo I don t understand Ez dut ulertzen Hay un banco cerca? Is there a bank near here? Bankuetxe bat ba al dago, hemendik? Hay algún cajero automático cercano? Is there an ATM nearby? Kutxazain bat ba al dago hemendik? Cómo puedo ir a? How can I go to? Nola joan naiteke Dónde puedo coger el autobús? Where can I take the bus? Non har daiteke autobusa? Cuánto cuesta? How much does it cost? Zenbat da? Dónde puedo comprar? Where can I buy? Non eros daiteke? 15

16 More information Student Information Office Classroom Building Classrooms 021 y 022 Campus de Arrosadia Pamplona Telephone: oficina.informacion@unavarra.es From Monday to Friday: 9:00-14:30 hours and16:30-19:30 hours