Universidad Europea de Madrid

International Relations

The International Relations Office is responsible for coordinating and promoting relationships between Universidad Europea de Madrid and numerous university institutions from all over the world, such as official organisms that encourage inter-university cooperation on a global scale.

At the office of International Relations our students receive information and orientation about studies and internships abroad. The office also takes care of arranging interchanges for students and teachers to other universities as well as promoting and managing agreements and collaborations with higher-learning institutions.

International students, who wish to study at Universidad Europea de Madrid but have little or no knowledge of Spanish, will be able to enroll in Spanish courses free of charge before the semester begins. In addition, all international students will have a one week orientation session where student will learn about the peculiarities of living in Spain and meet with their academic advisors to find out about the services available to them.

Enrolment Process

Visas

• Students from member states of the European Union: do not need a visa. They will be required to show their national ID card or passport.
• Students from outside the European Union: students who wish to enroll in a program that lasts more than 90 days must request a Type-D Student Visa at the Spanish Embassy or Consular Offices in their country of origin or legal residence. We recommend filling out the application form at least two months prior to the beginning of the study period.

Medical Insurance and Assistance

• Students of the European Union, the European Economic Space (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and Switzerland: must have a European Health Insurance Card. In the case of an emergency, they can obtain a provisional European Health Insurance Card Certificate of Substitution as long as it covers the full period of studies. These documents can be requested in the student’s country of origin with enough time in advance.
• Students from countries outside the European Union: must take out a health insurance policy in their country of origin, or with a Spanish company upon arrival. If the policy is taken out in the student’s home country, it must be translated and must state that it covers international medical assistance in the case of an accident or illness.

Job Orientation

The Job Placement Office has the objective of bringing students into contact with the professional world and helping them find their first job. In addition, it orients companies and outside institutions on capturing young university students. Responsibilities include:

• Managing: job internships so that students fulfill their academic requirements according to the established norms and regulations.
• Helping: students find their first job.
• Organizing: conferences and company presentations.

Students will receive complementary instruction on how to write a CV and cover letter, and learn the mechanics of the personnel selection process as well as job search techniques. Throughout the course students will participate in job forums, which will allow them to make contacts with the most important multi-national companies. The cooperation agreements signed with over 2,100 companies make it easier for students to be able to do internships and get their first job.

Multi-cultural Offer

Weekly activities include visits from important figures in diverse areas, encouraging debate in a university environment. Writers, actors, film directors and athletes, among others, tell us about their work and experiences, leading interesting discussions geared towards providing students with a comprehensive education. There are also conferences and short courses offered by public figures of renowned prestige, who actively collaborate in the dissemination of knowledge and topics of general social interest.

Students can participate in any of the existing university clubs (such as the Fine Arts Club, Chess Club, Dance Club, Photography Club, Theater Club, Literature Club, Monologue Club, Film Club, University Chorus, Music Club, Science Club and Motor Club) depending on their interests. Participation in each club is active and practical, and promotes interrelationships between students.

Social Responsibility

Students can become involved through various activities of all different natures carried out by the Environmental Office (such as conferences and visits), the Volunteer and Cooperation Office (solidarity campaigns and integration projects), and support for the disabled (eliminating barriers and providing them with technical and human resources that will allow them to better develop).

Library

The university library is a resource center for learning, teaching, researching and innovating. It has over 70,000 works and 1,100 series publications, multi-media materials and digital resources. The library catalogue and services can be accessed on-line to make reservations and to consult electronic books and magazines.

University Ombudsman

The university ombudsman exercises the responsibility of keeping students permanently informed, offering solutions to their problems and proposing suggestions in order to improve their university life. S/he works according to the academic principles of independence, autonomy, impartiality, honesty, objectivity, promptness, strictness, and courtesy.

Extracurricular Services

Medical Services

The on-campus medical service is available to students and also runs campaigns on preventing illnesses, donating blood, and best practices for living a healthy lifestyle. There are additional services available such as physical therapy and podiatry (at the Villaviciosa campus and at university health clinics in Madrid), and dentistry and optometry (at university health clinics in Madrid).

Catering

The on-campus cafeterias open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Students can choose from a variety of options in addition to traditional meals, such as the Mediterranean Menu, the Salad Bar, the Italian Spot or the Natural Juice Bar. Each building also has vending machines and microwaves available to students who prefer to bring their own lunch.

Sports

The university Sports Center opens seven days a week, giving students, employees and local residents the ideal opportunity to enjoy a wide range of services.

• Sports facilities: a fitness room, an indoor heated 25-meter pool, a sports pavilion for football/soccer, basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton, squash, and aerobics, a martial arts room, a cycling workshop, an outdoor pool, a football/soccer field, an athletics track, and tennis and paddleball courts.
• Academic and athletic activities: beginners and maintenance courses in high performance activities such as tennis, paddleball, athletics, swimming, cardio-boxing, Rpg-Sga, aerobics, super step, body fitness, abdominals G.A.P., Indro-cycling, female body-building, boxing, Pilates, yoga, body-building techniques, stretching, Batuka, Spanish dance, ballet, Sevillanas, Flamenco, Pre-dance and Salsa.
• Competitions: competing makes up one of the fundamental pillars in sports education, in that it stimulates abilities such as working in teams and overcoming challenges. The university participates in sports teams and on-campus and off-campus championships.

Banks

Banco Santander, an international bank present in many countries, has a branch on Villaviciosa de Odón’s campus, which offers products and services specially designed for university students. Universidad Europea de Madrid students can open an account, request a credit card, and receive access to an Internet account, and enjoy preferential interest rates. The office is open both morning and afternoon.

Travel Agency

The campus travel agency offers special trips for students and special advising for international students for destinations in Spain, Europe and North Africa.

* Disclaimer: Universidad Europea de Madrid reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer of any of these services.