Information for International exchange students at Faculty of

2015/16
Information for International exchange students at Faculty of Education
Dear student,
This is basic information which will help you in preparing your stay in our Faculty.
Table of Contents
WELCOME TO THE UAB
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Pages 04-07
Contact information
Undergraduate Degrees of the Faculty of Education
Exchange Programme Academic Coordinators
Academic Calendar
Public and local holidays
Location of UAB Campus
BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
Pages 08- 09
Application Procedure for exchange students
Learning Agreement
How to choose the courses you will attend while you are in
UAB?
Lists of subjects and timetables
Accommodation
ONCE YOU ARRIVE AT UAB
Pages 10-16
First steps
How to reach the Faculty of Education
Enrolment& Academic issues
Access to the UAB e-mail /virtual Campus: your student
password
How “Gestió acadèmica” works
ONCE YOU FINISH YOUR STAY AT UAB
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Attendance Statement
Transcript of Records
The Spanish Grading System
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WELCOME TO THE UAB
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Our
university ranks among the leading educational establishments in Spain and the European Union,
standing out for the quality of our teaching and research. Our mission is to prepare professionals
with the profiles required by modern-day society and to contribute to the advances in society
through our scientific research. To achieve our objectives, we offer a wide range of programs and
courses of study. Our campus hosts a number of research centres and institutes, which together
with the departments, comprise the research consortium known as the Esfera UAB.
Our university stands out in numerous aspects. The UAB is one of the few Spanish universities to
be privileged with having its facilities located its own campus. We are highly committed to
promoting the international nature of our university, taking part in numerous international
programmes. The main asset of our University, however, is without a doubt the people who form
part of it.
We invite you to join us in our ambitious project and we are sure that you will feel very welcome
among us.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
People who will help you on your stay
Prof. Marta Bertrán
Vice-Dean of International Relations
[email protected]
Tel. 93 581 2687
Office G5 / 014
Marisol Sanahuja
[email protected]
International Relations Officer
Tel. 93 581 1784
Exchange Office
Academic Management (G5-006)
Public opening hours: November-July Monday & Wednesday: 10:30 - 13:30 h.
September-October Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 - 13:00 h.
From 1st until 31st August the office will be closed
For any question or administrative proceeding request an appointment:
This information may change, please consult the updated information at our WEB.
Faculty Adress:
International Relations Office
Faculty of Education
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Edifici G5 - Campus UAB
08193 Bellaterra (Barcelona)
SPAIN
Erasmus code: E BARCELO02
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Childhood Education
The Degree in Infant Education provides an integral education for future teachers of early
childhood education. Our graduates become skilled in the planning, development and evaluation
of educational activities aimed at children aged 0 to 6 years, learning how to cater to their
specific educational needs and acting to better the communication between families, community
institutions and the school itself.
More information HERE
Primary Education
The Degree in Primary Education is aimed at future teachers who wish to work with students in
the age range of 6 to 12 years. Our graduates are qualified to work in various fields related to the
educational sector: On the one hand, preparation in the area of teaching and learning qualifies
future teachers to work in the classroom, with families, in the community, and in educational
administrations. On the other hand, their knowledge of curriculum design and development
prepares them to work in the design, analysis and evaluation of teaching and learning resources
and to develop methods in different content areas
Candidates can opt for a generalist formation, or can specialize in musical education, physical
education, the teaching of a foreign language, or inclusive education.
More information HERE
Education Studies
The Degree in Education provides qualifications for professional work related to education and
educational contexts. The aim is to train professionals to be able to work independently or in a
complementary fashion in the areas of training in organizations, educational direction and
management, and training in institutions.
More information HERE
Social Education
This course is designed to train professionals in the socio-educational field to work in community
contexts in connection with formal education.
The training is focused on three thematic areas: childhood and youth work, adult education and
community work.
More information HERE
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EXCHANGE PROGRAMME ACADEMIC COORDINATORS
Questions regarding courses and other academic matters must be directed to the academic
coordinators:
Field of study
Name
Contact information
Early
Childhood
Eulàlia Pérez
Education
[email protected]
Office G5/104
Tel. 93 581 2636
Primary Education
Melinda A. Dooly
[email protected]
Office G5/107
Tel. 93 581 3252
Education Studies
Social Education
Rafael Merino
[email protected]
Office G6/150
Tel. 93 581 3195
This information may change, please consult the updated information at our WEB.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FIRST TERM
Regular Lessons: from 7 th September 2015 to the 5 th February 2016 (we can only certify the
Erasmus study period for the students since this date).
Deadline for final exam results: 19th February 2015
The transcript of records concerning students who completed their study period on the 1st
semester will be delivered within March to the home university.
SECOND TERM
Regular Lessons: from the 8 th February to the 1st July 2016 (we can only certify the Erasmus study
period for the students since this date)
Deadline for final exam results: 7th July all subjects except for the Practicum, in this case the date
will be 22 th July.
The transcript of records concerning students who completed their study period on the 2nd
semester will be delivered within July or September to the home university.
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PUBLIC AND LOCAL HOLIDAYS
Christmas holidays: from 23rd December 2015 to 6th January 2016 (both included)
Easter holidays: from 21 st to 28 th March 2016 (both included)
11 st September 2015
24 th September 2015
12 nd October 2015
8th December 2015
25 th December 2015
26 th December 2015
1st January 2016
6 th January 2016
25 th March 2016
28 th March 2016
16 th May 2016
24 th June 2016
La Diada Nacional de Catalunya
La Mercè (Fiesta local)
Fiesta Nacional de España
La Immaculada
Navidad
San Esteban
Año nuevo
Reyes
Viernes Santo
Lunes de Pascua Florida
Segunda Pascua
San Juan
Administrative calendar HERE
LOCATION OF UAB CAMPUS
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's central campus is in Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), 20 km
from Barcelona, between Sabadell and Sant Cugat del Vallès.
To come here from Barcelona you can come by train, it takes about 35-40 minutes. There are two
train lines which arrive to the UAB, but the must convenient one is Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de
Catalunya (FGC). The web site of the FGC is http://www.fgc.es/eng/index.asp, you can take either
the green line or S-2 (ending at Sabadell) or the blue line or S-55 (ending at Universitat Autònoma).
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BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
You can apply as an incoming student if your home university has an Erasmus agreement with UAB
in your field of study. However, you will need a nomination from your home university.
Students selected at their home universities for an academic exchange stay at UAB must fill in an
on-line Application Form at the site http://sia.uab.es, after the nomination of their home
university, and during the following dates:
* For students choosing to come in the first term or for one academic year: from May 1st to June
15th
* For students choosing to come in the second term: from November 1st to December 10th
The students accepted will receive by e-mail an admission letter and a document containing useful
information for their future stay at UAB. The UAB will send their decision within 2-3 weeks after
closing date of application period. Once obtained the acceptance confirmation, they must send
the Learning Agreement to the Exchange Office at the Faculty of Education.
Permanent admission is conditional on the approval of the Learning Agreement by the Faculty the
student is going to be enrolled at.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Once you receive your acceptance letter, you will be required to fill your provisional learning
agreement. To fill this document, you can check the website in order to find the suitable subjects
for you. This is a provisional document, final subjects selection will be done once you arrive at UAB
when you will be able to check the timetables, the level of the courses, the availability…
You should send the Learning Agreement to our Exchange Office at the following deadline:
- Before 20 July for incoming students at 1st semester or the whole year
- 15th December for incoming students at 2nd semester
HOW TO CHOOSE THE COURSES YOU WILL ATTEND WHILE YOU ARE IN UAB?
As an exchange student you can choose classes for the first, second, third and fourth year from the
following undergraduate degree programmes offered in our faculty:
Early Childhood Education
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Education Studies
Primary Education
Primary Education – English (Group 71)
Social Education
PLEASE NOTE:
• Catalan is the majority working language in classroom; however there are some subjects taught
in Spanish.
• Group 71 is taught in English language
• Exchange students can only enrol annual subjects if they are coming for the whole year.
• M.A and PhD. degree programme classes cannot be taken by incoming undergraduate exchange
Students
LISTS OF SUBJECTS AND TIMETABLES
For details regarding subjects and timetables see www.uab.cat/ciencies-educacio (International
students --> Courses)
ACCOMMODATION
The University Village (Vila Universitària) is strategically located on campus and offers comfortable
accommodation for students. If you visit the web of the Vila Universitària you will find the
reservation form for apartments/rooms in the Campus hall of residence or a flat/room in any of
the towns close to the Bellaterra Campus.
There are plenty of other accommodation options off campus such as rooms or flats to let with
other students. These websites can help you in your search:
BARCELONA HOUSING SERVICE FOR STUDENTS (apartments, rooms, flats for rent, hostels, halls of
residence)
SECRETARIA DE JOVENTUT (Left Menu HABITATGE: Servei de Borsa Jove d’Habitatge)
Notice boards
Barcelona Centre Universitari
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ONCE YOU ARRIVE AT UAB
HOW TO GET TO THE UAB CAMPUS
You will find detailed information on how to get to the UAB at the web page of the university on
this link: http://www.uab.cat/accessibilitat-transports/english/
Other useful links:
Public Transportation in Barcelona
www.tmb.cat
About Barcelona
www.bcn.cat
About Catalonia
www.gencat.cat
FIRST STEPS
The first thing you must do once you arrive at the UAB is to come to the International Welcome
Point (IWP) set in Plaça Cívica (maps of the Bellaterra campus available at http://www.uab.es, link
“About the UAB”).
International Welcome Point-IWP
Campus de Bellaterra-Plaça Cívica
E-mail: [email protected]
Office hours:
July and August - Monday through Friday - 9:30 to 15:00
August - open until the 2nd and from the 19th (closed August 5th to 23rd)
September and October - Monday through Thursday - 09:30-16:30, Friday 09:30-15:00
November to June - 09:30-15:30, Thursdays 09:30-16:30
After the registration at the IWP you should attend the “Welcome Day” for Erasmus students at
Faculty of Education.
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HOW TO REACH THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Free bus service
The UAB has a bus service that connects the train station with almost all campus buildings;
moreover it offers a service to internal movements.
In the Northern Arterial Road there are located the bus stop CC.Education-FTI
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ENROLMENT & ACADEMIC ISSUES
WELCOME DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Welcome Day will be at "Sala de Juntes" of the Faculty (Building G5), the Exchange Office will
send the students the information about the date by e-mail. It is compulsory to attend the
Welcome day because you will do the enrolment to the courses chosen this day.
More information WELCOME DAY
To register, you will complete the enrolment form the day of the welcome. We will also need
photocopies of your passport/ ID card and health insurance.
Other considerations
 It is possible for incoming students to spend an internship period in primary schools or other
educational Institutions in Barcelona and surroundings taking advantage of Student Mobility for
studies. If you are interested in doing Practicum you should pay a complementary insurance
(5,09 €) at the time of registration. The complementary insurance is a new service offered by
the University and consists of an accident and civil responsibility insurance for university
students resident in Spain.
 Exchange students may register for subjects in other UAB faculties also (if the groups are still
open at time of registration), providing they take at least 50% of their classes in this Faculty.
 In accordance with the UAB Faculty of Education exchange policy, incoming ERASMUS students
cannot register their Degree-Final Project in this faculty.
 Changes to original registration. You can make changes to the classes you have already
registered for during one month. After this deadline, students could not request any change in
their enrolment.
 If your arrival certificate needs to be signed by the Erasmus coordinator, please deliver it the
day of the welcome.
ACCESS TO UAB EMAIL /VIRTUAL CAMPUS: YOUR STUDENT PASSWORD
Once you have your international UAB student’s card, you need to generate your own individual
username and password so that you can access the UAB e‐mail and Virtual Campus services. It is
important to obtain this as soon as possible. Firstly, the UAB e‐mail is an essential channel of
communication between lecturers and students. Secondly, course materials, assignments and
other related notifications are posted regularly on the Virtual Campus.
To do this, first connect to the following website: http://sia.uab.es. Click on “Gestió de paraules de
PAS” to see the following web page:
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Click on “English”:
Choose the options “Obtaining then NIU and the password”, “Generate one with your UAB card”
or “Generate one with your personal email address”, and follow the instructions.
Once you have your password, you can then access the UAB intranet (personal e‐mail, Virtual
Campus, check the subjects enrolled –“consulta de l’expedient academic”‐, etc).
From here you can access the Campus Virtual and your UAB personal e‐mail: http://sia.uab.es/
HOW GESTIÓ ACADÈMICA WORKS
The Academic Administration Office (“Gestió Acadèmica”)and the Exchange Office of the Faculty
of Education offers a new appointment booking service. With this system it easier to access our
office by booking an appointment for a certain date and time.
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You can request an appointment via the following link or by using the computer in the hall
opposite The Academic Administration Office (Gestió Acadèmica).
Before requesting an appointment, please remember the office hours for the Exchange Office.
www.uab.cat/ciencies-educacio>DESTACATS>CITAPRÈVIA
How to make an appointment
Acceded to the first screen of application and Select the reason for the appointment “Intercanvis:
consultes I tràmits”.
Select day time when you want to be addressed, taking into account the available days. With this
service, the appointment may only be requested for no later than 15 days in advance.
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Fill in your personal data before record the application. After record request a ticket will be issued
with appointment confirmation. Also shall receive a reminder through e‐mail reported in the
application for the appointment.
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If you have to cancel the appointment booked, you will have to access the application using the
link shown on the ticket or the e-mail received. You have to identify the e‐mail address you
reported in the application for the appointment. The application will issue a new ticket where you
will be informed that the reservation has been properly annulled.
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ONCE YOU FINISH YOUR STAY AT UAB
ATTENDANCE STATEMENT
You should inform the International Relations Office 15 working days before you leave in order to
get a Certificate of Stay or Attendance Statement.
TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS
The transcript of records will be delivered by post to the home university within the following
periods:
- Students who completed their study period on the 1st semester: within March
- Students who completed their study period on the 2nd semester: within July or September
Please notice that you only get the marks for the courses completed.
THE SPANISH GRADING SYSTEM
At the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, as throughout Spain, students are normally graded on
a scale ranking from 0 to 10.
Conversion to ECTS Grading scale:
Universitat Autònoma de
Barcelona scale
Matrícula de Honor (9-10 +)
Sobresaliente (9-10)
Notable (7-8.9)
Aprobado (5-6.9)
Suspenso (0-4.9)
No presentado (NP)
ECTS grading scale
A with honours - Outstanding performance
A - Excellent performance
B - Very good performance
C - D- E - Average performance
F - Insufficient performance
No grade – The student neither did the final
exam nor presented the required homework
Credit in Spanish system:
National credit allocation and accumulation system has been replaced by the European Credit
Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
1 ECTS is equivalent to 25 hours the workload
Waiting to meet you very soon.
Georgeta Ion
ERASMUS Coordinator
Patricia Ruiz
International Relations Office
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