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Important advice for international visitors at the University of the Basque Country

How to proceed if you are arriving in August-September 2013

First publication date: 01/08/2013

Help Centres opening August, 20

  • Information on mobility documents and contact details of internations tutors for academic info
  • Information on university student services
  • Support on accommodation search
  • Buddy assignments
  • Orientation on transport and the city
  • Check our Help Centres location and opening hours

Spanish intensive course (August 26-September 6)

  • Courses to be held in Vitoria-Gasteiz; Bilbao; and Donostia-San Sebastián
  • Available levels: beginner; intermediate; and advanced
  • Level test: August 26
  • Check inscription procedures and course venues

Accommodation information

  • Our Help Centre office will hand you the list of available rooms and apartments to let; help you organize your visits... and support you any way we can
  • It is important that you have a place to stay during your first 2-3 nights: check our accommodation website to access hostels, B&Bs and hotels in our cities

Buddy programme: our local students volunteer to assist you upon arrival

  • If you weren´t on time to request a buddy in time, visit our Help Centre office and request the help of a local student. We will do our best to pair you with one of our mentors

Orientation week, September 16-20

  • September 16, O´Day Bilbao - September 17, guided visit in Leioa-Erandio
  • September 18, O´Day Vitoria-Gasteiz & guided visit of the Campus of  Alava
  • September 20, O´Day in Donostia-San Sebastian & guided visit of  the Campus of Gipuzkoa

For last minute questions or concerns, skype us!

  • August skype connection hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm (CET, GMT+1)
  • Name Help Centre; surname University of the Basque Country

Have a safe journey and see you soon at the University of the Basque Country!