History
The city of Burgos has a population of 166,000. It is the capital of the province Burgos, belonging to the Autonomous Community of Castilla and Leon. The city is outstanding both for its exceptional historic ad artistic heritage and for its geographical location, making it one of the most visited cities in Spain. The city can be easily reached by car, bus, or by train, making it an ideal location for visits to Madrid and other places of interest.
Burgos is a richly historical city. Traces of its 1,100 years of existence are found on every corner. The most important monument is the Cathedral, declared by the UNESCO a World Heritage Monument, a true jewel of architecture. The countless monuments, parks and walks and the little streets in the old part of the city make a wander through Burgos a fascinating experience.
Burgos is an active, modern and clean city, with a remarkable cultural life for a medium-size city. In Burgos, one can enjoy quality shows and performances for all kinds of audiences, from the most classic to the last artistic tendencies (theater, dance, concerts, exhibits, installations, street theater, etc).
Program Offerings
The University of Burgos semester courses are offered to full-time students, in which international undergraduate students attend classes with their Spanish peers. Students can take many UBU regular courses according to their needs and level of Spanish proficiency.
The University of Burgos offers courses in Humanities, Education, Foreign Language, Law, Political Science, Biology, Chemistry, Business Administration & Management, Finance, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Music, Art History, Philosophy, Geography, and Literature. Please note that all courses are taught in Spanish. For more complete course offerings, click here.
Cost
Students pay an MU tuition equivalent, a tuition differential and the Millersville general and tech fees directly to Millersville. There is an additional non-refundable, non-transferable $400.00 MU program participation fee paid directly to Millersville with the $40 application fee, due at time of application. Room and board is arranged and paid for separately; costs will vary depending on the type of housing selected.
These charges do not include passport and visa fees, airfare, books and supplies, possible medical vaccinations or incidental expenses such as laundry, personal travel or entertainment.
Below is an estimated worksheet of costs for the spring 2010 semester at Burgos.
University of Burgos Cost Worksheet [pdf]
Financial Assistance
Students should investigate loans that may be available, such as application for Federal Student Aid. Scholarships have individual regulations and students should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine if their scholarship is transferable. Students can look into grants such as the Rotary Scholarships which cover expenses, including room and board, tuition, and airfare. This scholarship form must be completed one to one-and-one-half years in advance and is available from any Rotary Club. Another option is to research online or stop by our office for additional opportunities. Please see Financial Considerations for more information.
Dates
Students may choose to study abroad at the University of Burgos either for a semester or for a full academic year. The academic calendar is divided in two semesters (cuatrimestres). The first semester begins the first week of October and continues until early or middle February. Classes continue until the February exam session has ended. First semester exams take place in early-mid February. The second semester lasts from early-mid February until the end of June. Classes end in late May or early June. The month of June is entirely devoted to second-semester/full-year exams. Fall semester study is only for students not returning to MU for the spring semester.
Accommodation
Room and board is separate and will be arranged with the assistance of the University de Burgos. Students have several options: campus dormitory (if staying for the entire year); apartments, private room organized by the Catholic Church; or home stays.
Eligibility
Most students who study abroad are traditionally juniors. However, students can and do study abroad anytime after they have completed 24 credits. Students should complete an application to study abroad one semester before wishing to go abroad. Please stop by the Office of Global Education & Partnerships to pick up an application and ask about deadlines. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA, demonstration of at least 202 level Spanish proficiency, an official transcript and two letters of recommendation from professors from your home university are also required. The Director of Global Education & Partnerships will then interview students and a selection will be made shortly after the interviews are completed.
Transfer of Credit
Students should work with their advisors to select courses which will fit into their major(s), minor(s), and General Education requirements, if appropriate.
A Request for Study Abroad Resident Credits form, available in the Office of Global Education & Partnerships, must be completed before the student leaves. After the study abroad program is completed and a transcript is sent to Millersville University, the Registrar's Office determines the final transfer of credit. All courses taken at la Universidad de Burgos will come back to Millersville as transfer credit. Please consult the Undergraduate Catalog ("Transfer Credit") for the transfer policy.
Spain Video
Watch a short video about Spain:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a9fv51-Jfw&feature=related
To Apply
Once you have thoroughly read through the above information and addressed any questions/concerns with: parents or decision-making parties, advisor(s), and the Office of Global Education, you may follow the instructions below.
READ THE DIRECTIONS BELOW BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION.
IMPORTANT: Please carefully read the eligibility requirements on the first page to ensure you have meet the necessary minimum requirements. Type directly into each page of the application, including the recommendation forms. You will be able to save the document on your computer and resume in more than one sitting if necessary. Once the entire application is complete, please print it out, sign and date on the appropriate pages, and submit to the Office of Global Education. The application checklist on the second page is there for your convenience - incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
**YOU MAY ONLY APPLY FOR ONE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PER SEMESTER**
For the STUDENT: Burgos Application [pdf]
Please type directly into this document.
The Recommendation Forms below is for EVALUATOR USE ONLY. The student's portion of the evaluation is included in the application and should be submitted to the recommendor BEFORE he/she completes the following document(s).
For the FOREIGN LANGUAGE EVALUATOR:
Burgos FOREIGN LANGUAGE Recommendation Form [pdf]
Please type directly into this document.
OR
For the STANDARD EVALUATOR:
Burgos Recommendation Form [pdf]
Please type directly into this document. |
