ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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1 CONTENTS WELCOME TO UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA INTRODUCTION UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA ADMISSIONS PROCESS... 9 PERSONAL GUIDANCE... 9 (Contact our advisors) 1.1. BACHELOR S DEGREE ADMISSION PROCESS GRADUATE AND PhD ADMISSION PROCESS ACTE ADMISSION PROCESS PREPARE YOUR TRIP TO SPAIN Universidad Europea Valencia Universidad Europea Madrid 2.1. BEFORE COMING TO SPAIN (Student visas) 2.2. IN SPAIN: Student Card / Foreign Resident Identity Number (NIE) 2.3. SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUR TRIP TO SPAIN INTEGRATED STUDY SUPPORT PLAN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION LANGUAGE COURSES UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES Universidad Europea Valencia 5.3. ACADEMIC CALENDAR USEFUL ADDRESSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS VILLAVICIOSA DE ODÓN CAMPUS C/Tajo, s/n Villaviciosa de Odón Madrid ALCOBENDAS CAMPUS Av. Fernando Alonso. 8. Alcobendas Madrid. UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE VALENCIA Avenida de Aragón, 30 Valencia Valencia UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE CANARIAS C/ Inocencio García,1 La Orotava Tenerife Universidad Europea Canarias 5.5. OTHER USEFUL LINKS APPENDICES A. AUTHENTICATING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS B. OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF BACCALAUREATE EQUIVALENCE UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC Pl. Francisco Morano, s/n Madrid Madrid UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC Paseo Santa María de la Cabeza, 92 Madrid Madrid UNIVERSITY DENTAL CLINIC C/ Alfambra, 4 Bajo Valencia Valencia (+34) ueminternational@uem.es universidadeuropea.es ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS C. HOW AND WHERE TO SEND YOUR DOCUMENTATION D. OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT IN SPAIN E. BANK ACCOUNTS FOR PAYING UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA FEES F. REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATES Quality Recognitions: Academic year 2015/2016 Admissions Procedure Academic Fees Terms and Conditions of Admission Integrated Study Support Plan Other Useful Information

2 This brochure contains the ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS for Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral and Advanced Career and Technical Education programs in the educational institutions comprising Universidad Europea, structured as follows: Welcome to Universidad Europea Universidad Europea comprises several prestigious Spanish educational institutions belonging to Laureate International Universities, the leading worldwide network promoting innovative, quality education through its 75 higher education institutions. More than 800,000 students around the world form part of an educational community with establishments in 30 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Elige tu titulación Personalized guidance The process begins (appointment, application and documentation) Taking the entrance exams Confirming your admission In Spain, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Universidad Europea de Valencia, Universidad Europea de Canarias, their Graduate Schools, the European Career College of Madrid and the European Career College of Valencia provide students with a holistic education, training leaders and professionals through the acquisition and development of personal and professional competencies, preparing them to respond to the needs of a globalized world and contributing to the progress of society with a spirit of enterprise and ethical commitment. All these institutions follow an educational model based on three fundamental values: An international perspective. Professional connections Commitment to 21st-century academic quality Universidad Europea offers Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, and Advanced Career and Technical Education programs. The goal of Universidad Europea is to contribute to international entrepreneuring (entrepreneurship and learning), innovation and research. Finalizing your enrollment WELCOME! 2 3

3 Introduction This guide is for students coming from a different educational system to Spain s and for foreign students who are not residents in Spain, who want to enroll in any of Universidad Europea s Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, and Advanced Career and Technical Education programs. All of these students are referred to as international students. The guide describes the simple steps to follow, from initial application through to enrollment, for students coming from education systems outside Spain. The procedure for applying to university in Spain, a member state of the European Union (EU), is different for students from the education systems of other member states (and countries which have reciprocal agreements with Spain) and for students from other education systems. The Prepare your trip to Spain section talks about the Student Card and the Foreign Resident Identity Number (NIE), which are applicable to all non-spanish students, while visas are required only for students who are not nationals or residents of European Union states, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. This section also includes information on support services to help you prepare to travel to Spain. The Other useful information section tells you about the services Universidad Europea offers international students, such as language courses, as well as addresses you may need to know. The higher education system in Spain This diagram gives an overview of the Spanish higher education system: Baccalaureate or equivalent ADVANCED CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (ACTE) 1-2 years ECTS BACHELOR S DEGREE (3-4 years) (*) (*) Some Bachelor s Degrees are longer, including Pharmacy, Dentistry and Medicine) MASTER S DEGREE ( ECTS) (1-2 years) PhD Programs 3-4 years Doctoral Dissertation Professional careers Finally, the Appendices include information on how to get your educational qualifications officially recognized, and on the Universidad Europea admissions procedure. As part of our personalized services for students, we provide addresses and phone numbers to help you with any questions you may have relating to this guide and its contents. Official qualifications and the European Higher Education Area These are qualifications compliant with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). They consist of three cycles: Bachelor, Master and Doctorate. Both Bachelor s Degrees and Master s Degrees relate to the following areas of study: Arts and Humanities Science Health Sciences Social Sciences and Law Engineering and Architecture ECTS credits ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System) are the standard for all universities in the European Higher Education Area to ensure consistency across the different European education systems. ECTS credits are based on the student s own work in all the activities involved in the learning process (classroom hours, study hours, assignments, projects and internships). What is a Bachelor s Degree? Bachelor s Degrees (Grado) replace the Spanish qualifications Diplomado and Licenciado. With some exceptions, most involve ECTS credits over three or four academic years (including the Graduation Project). Some degrees such as Pharmacy, Medicine and Dentistry take longer. 4 5

4 Most Universidad Europea degrees are taught in three terms or trimesters per year (except for Medicine and Dentistry). This makes our courses more flexible and easier to adapt to the real needs of our students. Universidad Europea offers Bachelor s Degrees and Double Degrees in Spanish, English and in a bilingual format. They can be classroom based, semi-classroom based or 100% online. The Bachelor s degree is structured as follows: Basic core requirements (60 ECTS credits minimum) Degree requirements Required electives Internships (60 ECTS credits maximum) Graduation Project (6 to 30 ECTS credits) Recognition of university activities (6 ECTS credits maximum). Students must enroll for a minimum of nine credits and a maximum of 72 credits in each academic year. What is a Graduate Degree? Article 34.1 of Spain s University Act (Organic Law 6/2001, of 21 December) rules that Universities are authorized to provide teaching leading to the award of official qualifications valid throughout Spain, and teaching leading to the award of other qualifications. Master s Degree programs provide more specialized academic and professional training and research, and are structured into programs leading to the award of a Master s Degree. The University offers both certifying and specializing Master s Degree programs. All of them are officially recognized within the European Higher Education Area. Certifying Master s Degrees are advanced specialist qualifications enabling holders to perform professional activities that are regulated in Spain, and whose curriculum meets the conditions set by the Government for the profession in question. Specializing Master s Degrees are advanced educational qualifications which may be specialized or multidisciplinary, designed for academic or professional specialization or research in fields which do not require qualifications for professional activities that are regulated in Spain. Specializing Master s Degree programs may be Ordinary or Extended, according to students particular educational needs such as part-time study, or to suit the type of degree or any other circumstances the University may determine. Ordinary Master s Degrees: 60 ECTS credits. These courses take about one year. Extended Master s Degrees: 60 ECTS credits. These courses may take up to two consecutive years. Their scheduling is determined by the University (minimum 30 ECTS per academic year). In addition to these official qualifications, the University also offers its own qualifications (private Master s Degrees or Certificate courses). These courses are educational programs designed to develop skills, abilities, aptitudes, competencies and expertise, either as introductions to a professional field or for updating, improving or specializing professional or academic skills. What is a PhD? PhD or doctoral programs constitute access to what is known as the Third Cycle of official university studies, and form part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and the European Research Area (ERA). Through the PhD programs, students, known as doctoral candidates, acquire the expertise and skills they need to become researchers capable of conducting high quality research projects. The PhD programs are designed to develop the different educational aspects of the doctoral candidates and establish the procedures and lines of research for conducting the research projects which will be their dissertation. Through its School of Doctoral Studies and Research, Universidad Europea de Madrid offers a range of PhD programs leading to the accredited Doctor s degree. Once admitted to their doctoral program, all doctoral candidates are given specific training and support. After enrollment, they are assigned a dissertation director and an advisor/mentor, both of whom will guide them throughout their research work during the course of the PhD program, advising them on how to prepare and write their dissertation. Before embarking on the research project itself, doctoral candidates must complete a 12-credit Training Module on scientific research methodology and procedures in the field of their chosen PhD program. These complementary training is delivered online via the Universidad Europea Campus Virtual, and is structured in four blocks: Scientific Methodology and Theory of Knowledge (3 ECTS) Information Processing (3 ECTS) Resources Associated with Research Activity (3 ECTS) Practicum (3 ECTS) During the admission process the student s academic record is studied and authenticated. This study will determine how many ECTS credits the future doctoral candidate must take of the total 12 of the Training Module. After completing the Training Module, doctoral candidates begin their research, at the end of which they will defend their dissertation before a panel. What is Advanced Career and Technical Education (ACTE)? Advanced Career and Technical Education (ACTE) programs are official higher education programs organized within the educational system that enable people to exercise a qualified profession in different professional categories. They are mainly designed for students who hold recognized high school qualifications (equivalent to the Spanish baccalaureate) and want intensive training in a profession leading to a higher education qualification, enabling them to enter the job market after two years, or simply as an alternative path towards a Bachelor s Degree program, with an advantageous course recognition plan. 6 7

5 The main objective of these advanced programs is for students to acquire the aptitudes that will allow them to adapt to present and future employment situations, assuming coordination, planning and assessment responsibilities. As well as the technical skills needed for their profession, this qualification enables students to assume leadership responsibilities and gives them an overall vision of the system in which they work. 1.UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA ADMISSION PROCEDURES PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE (Contact our advisors) 1.UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA ADMISSION PROCEDURES Depending on your selected study program and Campus, you have probably already had your personal advising session. If not, you can contact our advisors in person at any of our Campuses, or by phone or Tel.: (+34) UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE MADRID: UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE VALENCIA: UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE CANARIAS: In this phase, our admissions advisors will inform you of the legal requirements for access, depending on your profile and your chosen program. Both these regulations and the regulations for Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, and ACTE programs will apply to international students with equivalent qualifications to those of the Spanish education system BACHELOR S DEGREE ADMISSION PROCESS Exam Appointment, Application, and Documentation for Evaluating your Profile You can go through the Admission process in person at any of our Campuses, or online or by telephone if you are unable to attend. The admission process can be carried out during normal office hours from Monday to Friday. It can also be carried out in person on some Saturday mornings. A. Your Entrance Exam Appointment To begin the admission process, you must make an appointment for your entrance exam either by phone or by PHONE AND Tel.: (+34) UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE MADRID: ads@uem.es UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE VALENCIA: ads.valencia@uem.es UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE CANARIAS: admisiones.canarias@uem.es 8 8 9

6 If you are unable to attend the exam or take the exam online or by phone on the scheduled date or at the scheduled time, you must let us know by phone or by at least 48 hours in advance so that we can assign you a new exam date, using any of the same methods as for making the appointment. When you attend your exam or take the exam online or by phone, you must fill in the application form, submit the necessary documentation, and follow the steps shown below. B. Fill in the Application Form Candidates must fill in and sign the Application Form, in which they express their wish to go through the admissions process for a Universidad Europea study program. Application Form To obtain an Application Form: a. Download it from b. Request it using the phone number or address that you used to make your entrance exam appointment. c. Ask your admissions advisor for it. C. Submit the Documentation Before taking the entrance exam online or by phone, or when you come to the Campus to take it, you must submit, alongside the Application Form: Three (3) passport-sized photos (3 x 4 cm) Two (2) photocopies of your passport Proof of payment of the admission fees, if paid by direct deposit. This constitutes the student s confirmation that they agree to participate in the University/Center s Admissions process. The fee for the entrance exam must be paid on arrival if you are taking the exam at one of our Campuses, or before the exam if you are taking it online or by phone. This fee cannot be refunded. It can be paid by online bank transfer, credit card, or by direct deposit -stating the student s full name and passport number on the payment slip into the bank account of the Campus in question, as shown in the APPENDIX on Bank Accounts for paying Universidad Europea fees. Academic and administrative documentation corresponding to the profile of each candidate, as specified below in the sections on Finalizing your Enrollment and Legal Requirements for Access). If on the day of the entrance exam you do not yet have the final documentation needed for access, you must bring an academic certificate accrediting your current studies. Students who have begun and/or completed university studies Students who need to have completed courses recognized. All students who have begun and not completed university studies, and students who have completed a higher education course and wish to earn a university degree, must request the recognition, authentication or adaptation of their education credits in order to finalize their enrollment. There is no charge for the recognition of credits, with the exception of credits for professional experience or private degrees, in which case the student will pay only 40% of the price of the credit. Candidates should ask Universidad Europea de Madrid for guidance on the recognition/authentication/ adaptation of credits in accordance with current regulations. In order to offer the candidate personalized guidance in the admissions interview, we recommend that students request guidance prior to making an appointment for the entrance exams. There is no charge for this request, which can be made through the University website, in the section on Bachelor s Degree Admissions and Enrollment. Universidad Europea de Madrid will provide credit recognition/authentication/adaptation guidance 48 to 96 hours after it is requested. Recognition of courses for students with foreign qualifications Request for guidance on the recognition/authentication/adaptation of credits. You can request your free personal authentication or recognition process at the following link or by ing convalidaciones@uem.es (Universidad Europea de Madrid) / convalidaciones.valencia@uem.es (Universidad Europea de Valencia) / admisiones.canarias@uem.es, attaching a scan of your passport, your Admission Form and the documentation listed below. An Academic Certificate of your ongoing studies, or an Official Certificate of your completed studies. These documents must be authenticated if coming from the education system of a country outside the European Union.*/** Program of courses completed and/or enrolled in, in the current academic year.*/** Study curriculum stamped by the Registrar s Office of the institution of origin.*/** Official certificate of validity of the university where the course was taken. This document must indicate that both the university*/** and the qualification obtained are officially recognized in the country of origin. This document can be issued by the university of origin or the Ministry of Education of the country of origin. Also, for completed courses of study: A sworn statement confirming that you have not submitted this documentation at the same time to the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport to recognize the degree (to be filled in at Universidad Europea de Madrid). This is an essential requirement for reserving a place. In cases where the Ministry of Education has not begun the procedure to recognize a university degree, candidates must accredit this situation and fill in the document stating that they waive the unresolved procedure of the Ministry of Education. * Legalization will only be necessary if the documents were issued by a country outside the European Union. In this case, the stamp of the University of Origin is sufficient. Documents which are not in Spanish or English must be translated. For more information on the Legalization process, see the section on Legalization of Qualifications in the Appendices. ** Obligatory if authentication is required. Provisional Guidance has no official validity and is merely informative. The official recognition/authentication/ adaptation will take place when students, once admitted, finalize their enrollment at the university; their Official Certificate, Academic Curriculum and Certificate of Accreditation of the university and the degree taken are accredited; and they meet the legal requirements of the relevant legislation in each case. D. Taking the entrance exam The entrance exam can be taken at the Campus of your choice, online and/or by telephone. The results achieved in the entrance exams will help to prepare your Personalized Learning Plan, designed to maximize the development of your capabilities during your time at the University, guided by your ACADEMIC MENTOR, in order to achieve your academic, language learning, and professional goals. There is no need to prepare beforehand for the entrance exam, because it evaluates competencies, not how well you can memorize information

7 Bachelor s Degree general entrance exams. The general entrance exams for a BACHELOR S DEGREE consist of: 1. Test to evaluate competencies and skills This takes approximately 30 minutes and includes: 116 questions on general competencies and 23 questions on study habits This test evaluates competencies / skills relating to: Skills in intellectual work Attitudes to work Attitudes to cooperation and teamwork (*) The test to evaluate competencies and skills is only taken by first-time students applying for their first degree course in Spain. 2. Language proficiency assessment test 1 These tests evaluate your language proficiency (*) and focus on: Reading comprehension Listening comprehension Writing skills (*) Language proficiency tests do not affect selection in the admission process, with the exception of English for the Bachelor s Degree in Translation and Intercultural Communication and the Bachelor s Degree in Medicine, and Spanish for the Bachelor s Degree in Medicine. International students whose degree program curriculum does not include a foreign-language course may be exempted from taking these tests if: - they can accredit that their Baccalaureate or equivalent course was entirely in the language of the program, or - they can provide official certification of at least level B1 in the language of the program. 3. Face-to-face interview International students will have a face-to-face interview with the academic head of their chosen degree program, who will evaluate the candidates based on their motivation, interest and academic record. Bachelor s Degree specific entrance exams a. For international first-time students who are applying for admission to the first year of a Bachelor s Degree program in Spain, and who do not have UNED credentials, or have not taken the Spanish University Access Tests and other specific tests. NOTE: Complying with the academic requirements of their education systems for access to their universities, students coming from the education systems of the following countries and bodies may apply for admission through UNED credentials: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, European Schools, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, International Baccalaureate, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. 1. Test to evaluate competencies and skills. The test to evaluate competencies and skills is the same as in the previous section. 2. Language proficiency assessment test. The language proficiency assessment test is the same as in the previous section. 3. Face-to-face interview. International students will have a face-to-face interview with the academic head of their chosen degree program, who will evaluate the candidates based on their motivation, interest and academic record. 4. General knowledge test. A test consisting of general questions, scored numerically, which will establish any need for reinforcement in specific areas. b. Access to the Bachelor s Degree in Medicine c. Access to Degrees delivered by the School of Sports and Exercise Sciences d. Access to Degrees delivered by the School of Arts and Communication e. Access to the Bachelor s Degree in Commercial Aviation and Flight Operations Management f. Access to the Bachelor s Degree in Early Childhood/Primary Education g. University Entrance Exam for students over 25 h. University Entrance Exam for students over 45 i. University Entrance Exam for students over 40 Ask your advisor for more information about the specific entrance exams indicated in sections b) to i) of the above list. E. Confirming your admission Entrance exam results Universidad Europea will notify you in writing of the result of the admission process and entrance exam with an acceptance letter during your visit to the Campus, or if this is not possible, later by post or online. Students taking the entrance exam online will receive the results online, or by post if required. University Place Reservation After candidates have passed the admissions process and received their acceptance letter, they can formally reserve a place at the University. Reserving a place constitutes the student s confirmation that they accept the place and want to enroll at any of Universidad Europea s educational institutions, thus guaranteeing a place in their chosen degree program. The reservation fee must be paid before enrollment. Payment of the Place Reservation fee is the obligatory precondition for sending the specific Acceptance Letter and/or the phone call that will enable the student to obtain a visa from Spanish Embassies and Consulates abroad. Unless otherwise indicated, the Place Reservation fee must be paid each year for programs lasting more than one year. Place Reservation Fee Amount We recommend you reserve your place within 10 calendar days of being admitted to a program at the University. The reservation fee will vary depending on the chosen program (you can confirm the amount with your admissions advisor). The Place Reservation Fee can be paid by: 1. DIRECT DEBIT in a bank: In the bank account indicated by the student in the financial and family information form you will be asked to fill out during the admissions process. You must have a bank account in Spain or within the SEPA (Single Euro Payment Area) which allows you to pay by direct debit. SEPA includes the 28 member states of the European Union, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland. You can find information on how to open a bank account in Spain in the APPENDIX: Opening a Bank Account in Spain. 2. Credit card (in-person payment at the relevant Campus). 3. Bank transfer to the bank account shown in the Appendix: Bank accounts where you can pay Universidad Europea fees

8 F. Finalize your enrollment On the day of the entrance exam, the Admissions Department will provide the candidate with all the documentation and forms they need to finalize their enrollment. These documents can be submitted: On the day of the Universidad Europea entrance exam. Later by , post, or in person, at the address of the Campus where your chosen program will be delivered. APPENDIX: Where and How to Submit the Documentation: You will receive an confirming your enrollment once it is finalized. You can consult your timetable online. Before the start of the academic year, after enrollment, students will receive a welcome letter by and/or post with information on: Your class schedule, the courses you have enrolled in, and how to apply for a Student Card. Managing the clinical practice consent process in degree programs within the career field of Health. Access to the Campus Virtual (username and password) and your student account. Dates and location of the introductory meeting at the start of the academic year. Student Affairs Department contact details. Documentation to be submitted Enrollment Form and Economic and Family Information Form, filled out and signed. Proof of payment of the Place Reservation fee. Documentation accrediting compliance with the legal requirements for access (see the last point of this section on the Bachelor s Degree Admission Process for more on Legal Requirements for access). Three (3) passport-sized photos (3 x 4 cm) (if not previously provided in the admissions process) Two (2) photocopies of your passport (if not previously provided in the admissions process). Student Insurance or TA-1 application form. Application for curricular English courses. Application for extracurricular language courses (optional). Transcript transfer fees, unless you are entering as a degree holder. Clinical practice consent form (only for students taking Bachelor s Degrees in Health Sciences and Biomedical Sciences). Official medical certificate (Bachelor s Degree in Commercial Aviation and Flight Operations Management and Bachelor s Degree in Sports Science). In the case of the Bachelor s Degree in Commercial Aviation and Flight Operations Management, the official medical certificate must be renewed annually. Enrollment and Tuition Fees Enrollment Finalizing your enrollment entails: Finalizing your class schedule and group. Choosing a morning or afternoon/evening schedule, if the option exists. Choosing courses or electives. Accessing the Campus Virtual. Paying the student transcript opening fee. This fee applies to Bachelor s Degree students only. Opening a transcript before enrolling is compulsory for all undergraduates entering Universidad Europea for the first time. The fee for opening a transcript will vary depending on whether the student is coming from high school, has authenticated qualifications, or is entering from ACTE, as well as on the chosen Campus. The student transcript opening fee is a one-time payment to be made by direct debit from the account provided by the student on the financial and family details form included in the enrollment envelope, payable on the dates detailed below: For students enrolling before July, the amount will be debited on July 1. For students enrolling in July, the amount will be debited on August 1. For students enrolling on later dates, the amount will be debited on the 15th and 30th of the corresponding month. Tuition Fees Tuition represents the academic content associated with each degree program. Tuition Fees - amount The annual tuition fees will be specified in the tables of official academic fees for each academic year. Enrollment amendments and duplication Enrollment amendments may entail a change to the total tuition fees to be paid. To amend an enrollment, you must be up to date with all your payments. If your ECTS credits increase or decrease with the amendment, this change will raise or lower your monthly tuition fees. The total difference will effectively be applied to the following month s fees. You can consult the financial details of your enrollment online at universidadeuropea.es/detalle-economico-matricula. Late enrollment The deadline for late enrollment is 6 weeks after the course begins. After this deadline, the Dean of the School concerned shall be responsible for authorizing the student s enrollment. Conditional enrollment Enrollment is provisional and conditional on the confirmation of legal conditions of access to university studies, and other applicable regulations. G. Tuition fee payment methods How to pay your tuition fees: The payment methods accepted by Universidad Europea are listed below: 14 15

9 Payment methods: i. By bank direct debit: The University will invoice the account indicated by the student on a monthly basis, according to the chosen payment method. For this option, you must have a bank account in Spain or within the SEPA area which allows you to pay by direct debit. SEPA includes the 28 member states of the European Union, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland. You can find information on how to open a bank account in Spain in the APPENDIX: Opening a Bank Account in Spain. ii. Cash payment: Students can download and print the payment form and take it to the corresponding bank to pay the annual fee. When the payment is made the bank will notify the University directly, so you will not need to send proof of payment. This payment method can only be used if paying for the whole year in advance. Students can also pay the annual fee in advance online. To do this, please go to iii. Online credit card payment: This payment method can be used by students who are unable to open a SEPA area bank account. Students can use their credit card to pay the fees online. To do this, please go to Annual payment One payment to cover the entire tuition fee. Students who choose the Annual Payment method can enjoy a 2% discount for prompt payment, as long as they pay by the indicated dates. In the event of cancellation before the end of the academic year, the discount will not be applied. The prompt payment discount is applied after the deduction of scholarships and other discounts. These discounts cannot be combined. If you have chosen bank direct debit, the university will invoice your account on the 1st of the month the program starts. If you have chosen cash payment or online credit card payment, the payment should be made on the indicated dates: For students enrolling before September 1, the payment must be made before September 1. For students enrolling on or after September 1, the payment must be made within 5 days of finalization of their enrollment. Monthly payment during tuition periods Equal monthly installments, calculating the number of months from the start of your first class and the end of your last one. Only in the case of continuous tuition. The University will invoice the account indicated by the student each month, during tuition periods, from the date their first class starts until the date their last class ends, payable on the 1st of each month. Deferred monthly installments: This payment method is only available to international Bachelor s Degree students who pay by bank direct debit. A. Until August Monthly installments until August. Payments can be deferred until August. Students enrolled in the first complete academic year: 11 monthly installments, paying the first tuition fee installment in October and the last one in August. For the Bachelor s Degree in Medicine, 12 monthly installments, from September to August. Students in the second year and above: Payment can be deferred from the start of the first class until August. This payment method excludes: a) Final year students. b) Pre-undergraduate programs. c) Bachelor s Degree students whose tuition is not continuous. In these cases, flexible billing will apply. d) Students not enrolled in T3. e) Preparation Courses. f) Students not paying by direct debit. Flexible monthly installments Installments according to your class schedules (Flexible Payment). Applicable to Bachelor s Degree programs (in trimesters, semesters and HCAP). This payment method will be obligatory when students are enrolled in non-consecutive trimesters in trimester- or module-based programs. The payments will vary depending on the class schedules of each Trimester, Semester or Module for programs with class schedules compatible with working hours. This payment method will be mandatory when the student is enrolled in several different non-consecutive trimesters or modules of courses with class schedules compatible with working hours. Universidad Europea will invoice the account indicated by the student according to the tuition load of each trimester or module in programs whose class schedules are compatible with working hours. For all the payment methods outlined above, if the candidate s application is rejected, or if the program is not taught due to insufficient enrollment numbers, the student or students involved will be informed and all payments made to the University will be refunded, except for entrance exam fees, and for the Medicine Degree process, where the Place Reservation and Transcript Opening fees will not be refunded. H. Submit documentation accrediting legal requirements for access. All international students who have studied outside the Spanish education system must accredit their legal access before 30 October. Students enrolled in programs beginning between January and June will have 40 days from the start date of the program to accredit their legal access. While your legal access is being accredited, the receipt accrediting your application for the corresponding documentation will be accepted as initial documentation in order to maintain your enrolled status. If the documentation cannot be submitted on time, your enrollment will be canceled due to not meeting 16 17

10 the legal requirements for access to the university. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEGUN OR COMPLETED UNIVERSITY STUDIES. The documentation which must be submitted in order to comply with the legal requirements for access to the degree programs is listed below. To submit the documents listed below, consult the APPENDIX section: Where and How to Submit the Documentation. LEVEL OF STUDIES FOR ACCESS (These studies must be accredited by documentation) Students with uncompleted official studies in Spain. ACADEMIC DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO ACCESS LEVEL. Academic Certificate. Transcript transfer fee stamped by the Registrar s Office of the University of Origin. ACADEMIC DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED FOR RECOGNITION OF COURSES Academic Certificate. Program of courses completed and/or enrolled in, in the current academic year. Study curriculum stamped by the Registrar s Office of the institution of origin. Certified employment record and/or company certificate, CV (if requesting authentication of professional experience). NOTE: All documentation must be provided in Spanish or English and duly legalized in the case of countries outside the EU.. Legal requirements for access to Bachelor s Degree programs LEVEL OF STUDIES FOR ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY IN THE FIRST YEAR OF A BACHELOR S DEGREE Baccalaureate or equivalent students in the educational systems of EU member states and countries with reciprocal agreements. International/European Baccalaureate students. First-time students beginning the first year of a Bachelor s Degree in Spain, in a situation other than those above (from the educational system of other countries). DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FIRST-TIME STUDENTS (RD 412/2014, JUNE 6) ACADEMIC DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF ACCESS Credentials for access to Spanish universities awarded by UNED. Proof of application for UNED credentials. Conditional registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Education. Certification of equivalence to the Spanish Baccalaureate. Students with uncompleted studies abroad. Graduates with completed official studies in Spain. Graduates with completed official studies outside Spain. Translated and legalized Academic Certificate.*/** Translated and legalized program of courses completed and/or enrolled in, for the current year.*/** Translated and legalized curriculum stamped by the Registrar s Office in the institution of origin.*/** Translated and legalized official certificate of accreditation of the university of origin and the qualification.*/** Official certificate accrediting the completion of studies or certificate of having paid the fees of the qualification.*** Translated and legalized official qualification certificate.*/** Translated and legalized study programs taken.*/** Translated and legalized curriculum stamped by the Registrar s Office in the institution of origin.*/** Translated and legalized official certificate of accreditation of the university of origin.*/** Sworn statement confirming that you have not simultaneously submitted this documentation to the Ministry of Education for recognition. Translated and legalized Academic Certificate.*/** Translated and legalized program of courses completed and/or enrolled in, for the current year.*/** Translated and legalized curriculum stamped by the Registrar s Office in the institution of origin.*/** Translated and legalized official certificate of accreditation of the university of origin and the qualification.*/** Certified employment record and/or company certificate, CV (if requesting authentication of professional experience). Academic Certificate. Syllabus of courses completed and/or enrolled in, in the current academic year. Study curriculum stamped by the Registrar s Office of the institution of origin. Certified employment record and/or company certificate, CV (if requesting authentication of professional experience). Translated and legalized accredited degree certificate.*/** Translated and legalized syllabi taken.*/** Translated and legalized curriculum stamped by the Registrar s Office in the institution of origin.*/** Translated and legalized official certificate of accreditation of the university of origin.*/** Certified employment record and/or company certificate, CV (if requesting authentication of professional experience). COU before Spanish PAU / Selectividad Spanish Bachillerato Unificado Polivalente (BUP) and Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU). Transcript transfer fees: request them at the university corresponding to the secondary school where the COU was taken. Selectividad or PAU card. Transcript transfer fees stamped by the Registrar s Office of the university where the Selectividad/PAU exams were taken. *Legalization will only be necessary if the documents were not issued by a country in the European Union. In this case, the stamp of the University of Origin is sufficient. Documents which are not in Spanish or English must be translated. ** Obligatory if authentication is required. ***To take a preparation course, the qualification or proof of having obtained it will be sufficient. If the average grade does not appear in these documents, the recognized courses will be given a grade of 5. Legalization: For more information on the Legalization process, see the section on Legalization of Qualifications in the Appendices. (1) Official Certificate of Accreditation: A document indicating that both the university and the qualification are officially recognized according to the laws of each country, and that the studies undertaken are authorized. (2) This document can be issued by the university of origin (signed by the Rector or the competent authority) or by the Ministry of Education of the country of origin. Spanish Vocational Training FP II / Advanced Career and Technical Education students Official or academic certificate accrediting two years of FP II or Advanced Career and Technical Education. Students taking the Entrance Exam for students over 25 Certificate accrediting having passed the Entrance Exam for students over 25. Transcript Transfer fees stamped by the Registrar s Office of the university where the exam was taken (unless the exam was taken at Universidad Europea de Madrid) GRADUATE DEGREE AND PhD ADMISSION PROCESS Students taking the University Entrance Exam aged 40 and over or who will reach the age of 40 in the calendar year in which the course begins. Students taking the University Entrance Exam who are over 45 Favorable report after evaluation at Universidad Europea de Madrid of all the requirements set out in Article 16 RD 412/2014. As long as the curriculum outline allows it. Pass in the corresponding interview. Certificate accrediting having passed the Entrance Exam for students over 45 (exam taken at Universidad Europea de Madrid). Exam Appointment, Application and Documentation for Evaluating your Profile You can go through the Admission process in person at any of our Campuses, or online or by telephone if you are unable to attend. The admission process can be carried out during normal office hours from Monday to Friday. It can also be carried out in person on some Saturday mornings. A. Your Entrance Exam Appointment. To begin the admission process, you must make an appointment for your entrance exam either by phone or by POR TELÉFONO Y Tel.: (+34) UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE MADRID: postgrado@uem.es UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE VALENCIA: ads.valencia@uem.es UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA DE CANARIAS: admisiones.canarias@uem.es If you are unable to attend the exam or take the exam online or by phone on the scheduled date or at the 18 19

11 scheduled time, you must let us know by phone or by at least 48 hours in advance so that we can assign you a new exam date, using any of the same methods as for making the appointment. When you attend your exam or take the exam online or by phone, you must fill in the application form, submit the necessary documentation, and follow the steps shown below. B. Fill in the Application Form. How to get an Application Form: a. Download it from b. Request it using the telephone number or address you used to make your entrance exam appointment. c. Ask your admissions advisor for it. C. Submit the documentation Before taking the entrance exam online or at the Campus, candidates must submit, alongside the Application Form: Three (3) passport-sized photos (3 x 4 cm). Two (2) photocopies of their passport, the Foreign Resident Identity Number (NIE) or the National Identity Document if the student is a citizen of a member state of the European Union. Academic and administrative documentation corresponding to the profile of each candidate, as specified in the section on Finalizing Enrollment and Legal Requirements for Access). If on the day of the entrance exam you do not yet have the final documentation needed for access, you must bring an academic certificate accrediting your current studies. Letter of recommendation and up-to-date CV. D. Taking the entrance exams. The entrance exam can be taken at the Campus of your choice, online and/or by telephone. There is no need to prepare beforehand for the entrance exam. The entrance exam consists of a face-to-face interview with the Director of the Master s Degree or PhD program or with a member of the Admissions Committee, and, where applicable, specific tests relating to the international student s chosen program. The appointment for the face-to-face interview will be made by the Universidad Europea Graduate Admissions Department. RD 861/2010 authorizes the recognition of professional or work experience or non-accredited university tuition (private degrees from accredited universities) as the equivalent of up to 15% of the total ECTS credits of a graduate degree curriculum. Requesting guidance on the authorization or recognition of professional experience at the Graduate School. Candidates who want to take an official Master s Degree and already hold another official Master s Degree or a private degree can request guidance on credit recognition free of charge, in accordance with established regulations. We recommend you request guidance on recognitions at or by ing us at convalidaciones@uem.es (Universidad Europea de Madrid) / convalidaciones.valencia@uem.es (Universidad Europea de Valencia) / admisiones.canarias@uem.es attaching a scan of your passport, the Application Form, and an academic certificate as proof of your existing qualifications. The validator will send you advice on credit recognition at the address you have provided. You can review your recognitions with the program Director, who will also advise you and help with your enrollment. Once the recognition has been officially ratified (after official documentation has been received by the Graduate Studies Committee), they will issue a ruling and the enrollment can then be adjusted to the student s real needs. Recognition of professional experience and private degrees for ECTS credits will require a payment of 40% of the normal cost of the recognized ECTS credits. To confirm this recognition, the entire amount must be paid by direct debit on the 1st of the month following the application of the recognition. E. Confirming your admission. Entrance exam results Universidad Europea will notify you in writing of the result of the admission process and entrance exam with an admissions letter during your visit to the Campus, or if this is not possible, later by post or online. Students taking the entrance exam online will receive the results online, or by post if required. University Place Reservation After candidates have passed the admissions process and received their acceptance letter, they can formally reserve a place at the University. Reserving a place constitutes the student s confirmation that they accept the place and want to enroll at any of Universidad Europea s educational institutions, thus guaranteeing a place in their chosen degree program. The reservation fee must be paid before enrollment. Payment of the Place Reservation fee is the obligatory precondition for sending the specific Acceptance Letter that will enable the student to obtain a visa from Spanish Embassies and Consulates abroad. Place Reservation Fee Amount We recommend you reserve your place within 10 calendar days of being admitted to a program at the University. The reservation fee will vary depending on the chosen course (you can confirm the amount with your admissions advisor). The Place Reservation Fee can be paid by: 1. DIRECT DEBIT in a bank: In the bank account indicated by the student in the financial and family information form you will be asked to fill out during the admissions process. You must have a bank account in Spain or within the SEPA (Single Euro Payment Area) which allows you to pay by direct debit. SEPA includes the 28 member states of the European Union, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland. You can find information on how to open a bank account in Spain in the APPENDIX: Opening a Bank Account in Spain