475 years of tradition and history
An intellectual and cultural center of Southern Spain over a period of almost five centuries
Deeply involved in its surroundings due to the University Reform Law (LRU), which defines universities as centers at the service of society, by means of teaching, research and the provision of services
Among the top Spanish universities
80 000 people, including students, teachers, and administrative and service staff
There are two options for studying at the University of Granada: Exchange (regular Granada courses) or Study Abroad (Centre for Modern Languages)
- Students attending the university on Exchange will take regular Granada courses and study in Spanish - Refer to the Granada Exchange Partner Page
- Students attending the university on Study Abroad will learn Spanish at the Centre for Modern Languages at the University of Granada
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Partner university’s areas of study
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
Most students with a variety of Spanish levels can attend
Term Dates
Term 1 (Fall): Early September - Late December
Term 2 (Spring): Early January - Late May
Programs vary between 13 and 20 weeks.
Timing
Students applying for Study Abroad should select the "Universidad de Granada CLM-Study Abroad-STUDY" experience on the online application
Credits
Course equivalency formula
Study abroad at CLM:
- CEH and CELC coursework: 5 courses at 45 hours per course = 15 UBC credits
Credit transfer process
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Course Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information and restrictions
The Centre for Modern Languages offers a variety of programs in Spanish Language, History and Culture.
Study Abroad (pay partner university tuition):
- Offers different options for academic courses based on the student's level of Spanish
- Intensive Spanish Language Course — for students at all levels of Spanish proficiency
- Spanish Language and Culture Course (Spanish language classes combined with content classes taught in English) — for students at lower levels of Spanish proficiency
- Spanish Language and Culture Course (Spanish language classes combined with content classes taught in Spanish) — for students at the intermediate levels of Spanish proficiency
- Hispanic Studies Course* (Spanish language classes combined with a wide variety of content classes taught Spanish) — for students at the advanced levels of Spanish proficiency
- *Spring semester students with superior levels of Spanish can combine the Hispanic Studies classes with one or two classes taught at the Schools of the University (Humanities, Economics, Political Science, etc.)
- All students take a mandatory language level placement test upon arrival in Granada and are placed into the appropriate course based on their results
- Full details regarding available study abroad programs can be found on the CLM website.
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Exchange Tuition
Students pay tuition directly to the Granada CLM. It is recommended to discuss this option with your Enrolment Services Professional to discuss eligibility for any UBC scholarships or loans you may be receiving.
Scholarships and awards
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
Information for US students:
If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Additional Fees
Program fees include housing and a variety of other services: see the program website.
Important information about health and travel insurance for fee paying (study abroad) students
- Students participating in a Study Abroad (fee paying) experience with Go Global for Full Year or Term 1 will not be assessed any student fees, and thus will not be eligible or automatically charged for the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan
- Therefore students will be required to seek independent insurance
- Students starting in Term 2 or participating in summer opportunities are covered by the Plan if they paid for it in September and have not opted out as it runs for a full year (Sept 1 – Aug 31)
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
Students are typically offered housing as part of the CLM package, or they can choose to find their own housing.