Universidad de Granada is located in the city of Granada, a mid-sized provincial capital in the Andalucía region, southern Spain. Granada has a Mediterranean climate with a moderate to small amount of precipitation, falling mainly in autumn and winter. Granada is a safe, modern, university city in an outstanding geographical location just 40 minutes from the Mediterranean coast and 30 minutes from the Sierra Nevada ski resort. Granada offers a wide range of sports and leisure activities, such as skiing, mountaineering, hiking, rock climbing and water sports such as kayaking, water-skiing and windsurfing so students have plenty to get involved in and can benefit from the cultural diversity and stunning scenery that the area has to offer.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.
Who can study here?
The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a competitive selection process.
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs from September to June.
COSTS: The cost of living in Granada will vary depending on your chosen accommodation and your lifestyle.
VISA: If you will be studying in Spain for more than 90 days, you will need to apply for a study visa and you be required to provide financial evidence as part of the application. Your host university will provide you with more information about the process. You must allow enough time to complete the application and for your visa to be sent to you. There can be significant delays so please do not leave this until the last minute as you cannot travel to Spain without it.
ACCOMMODATION: Off-campus accommodation is available. Granada collaborates with a range of accommodation providers to assist students with finding suitable accommodation. More information can be found here.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will be required to purchase mandatory health insurance for your time at Granada. More information can be found here.
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