Universidad Europea de Canarias, Spain

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Universidad Europea de Canarias, Spain

Universidad Europea de Canarias (UEC) is a dynamic institution, aimed at bringing value to society and actively contributing to its progress. Faithful to its innovative vocation, UEC prides itself on promoting research, global experiences, technological advances, and the transfer of knowledge.

With approximately 1000 students on campus, UEC is the largest private university in Tenerife. The student population includes 14% international students from 88 countries.

Location

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Term

Academic Year, Spring

Housing

Apartments

Program Highlights

Through this program, students are able to study English-taught courses in Hospitality and Tourism Management while living in one of the sunniest places in Europe. Spanish-taught courses are available in several other fields of study.

Program Contact Information

Molly Papay

Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Email: mpapay1@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-3067

Application Process

Students will be required to complete two applications:

an internal ��MŮ�� Education Abroad application,
and a partner university application.

These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by an Education Abroad Advisor. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Please note that acceptance to the program by ��MŮ�� does not serve as final approval. The host institution or program provider grants final approval for each applicant.

3. Complete the Host University Application

Once your Education Abroad application has been accepted, you will be nominated to the host university. You will complete the host university’s application and wait for official acceptance to the program.

Academics

Eligibility

Full-time, degree-seeking student at ��MŮ��
Any major, but English-taught courses are geared towards Hospitality & Tourism Management
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5 or higher
Completion of Intermediate Spanish II is recommended for all students and will be required for enrollment in Spanish-taught courses

Academic Programs

At Universidad Europea de Canarias, some courses are offered in English in the fields of:

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Courses are taught fully in Spanish in the following fields and students must display language fluency at a B2 level to enroll in these courses:

Advertising
Architecture
Business Management
Marketing
Nursing
Psychology
Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
Physiology

Students must register for the equivalent of 12 US credit hours each semester. Find courses offered at UEC.

Transferring Credits

Transfer Credits

With this program, students enroll in courses at a partner (host) institution. You will need to transfer the credits you earn abroad back to ��MŮ��.

Upon successful completion of the program, the host institution will issue you an official transcript, which will be needed for the credit transfer process.

You must earn passing grades on the courses you take abroad for the credits to transfer.

Prior to departure, students will meet with their academic advisor to complete a Transfer Course Planning (TCP) Form, which will outline the courses you plan to take while abroad and how the courses will transfer to ��MŮ��.

Some courses have already been pre-approved for transfer to ��MŮ�� and can be viewed on the Transfer Credit Guide. Please note that this is only a guide and is NOT a comprehensive list of courses available at each partner institution.

Credit Approval

Prior to departure, it is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you plan to take while abroad.

If a course needs to be evaluated for transfer, you are responsible for working with your education abroad advisor to obtain the syllabus and have it reviewed by ��MŮ�� faculty.

Location & Transportation

Canary Islands, Spain

The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are rugged volcanic isles known for their black- and white-sand beaches. Tenerife, the largest island, is dominated by the sometimes-snowy active volcano, Mount Teide, which has its own astronomical observatory and is part of Teide National Park.

Campus Information

Courses are taught across two campus locations in La Orotava and Santa Cruz. Exchange students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, such as student clubs and associations, contests, workshops, conferences, and social/cultural/sports/leisure events.

Transportation

Airports

You can get around the Canary Islands by local ferry or by plane. There are 8 major airports and more than 16 large ports. The main transport hubs of the Canary Islands are Tenerife and Gran Canaria. From these 2 islands, you can travel by ferry to the whole island group.

UEC is located on Tenerife, so students will most likely fly into Tenerife’s South Airport and then travel by car or bus to campus.

Local Transit

TITSA are the public buses and are the most common form of local transportation in Tenerife. Students may also rent bicycles to travel between campus and their apartments.

Housing & Meals

Accommodations

Exchange students live in apartments that they are responsible for booking on their own. Many international students choose to live in La Laguna (25 minute bus ride to campus), while others prefer to live in La Orotava or El Puerto de La Cruz to be closer to campus. An incoming guide will be sent to students who are accepted into the program by UEC with useful tips for finding housing in Tenerife.

Meals

There are no meal plans offered through UEC.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

There is a financial aid counselor specifically for Education Abroad. You can schedule an appointment with them on KSU Advising (Group Name: Education Abroad) or email finaideducationabroad@kent.edu.

It is possible to use your federal financial aid to go on ��MŮ��-approved education abroad programs. You can learn more on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

It is also possible to use most ��MŮ�� scholarships for education abroad costs. You can find education abroad scholarships on ScholarshipUniverse.

Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

international travel procedures;
in-country resources;
health and safety resources and information;
culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center.

Visa Information

A visa is a document required by many countries, in addition to your passport, that allows you to enter the country for a certain purpose (whether that’s to stay, transit, or exit). Essentially, it is the country's government giving you legal permission to enter their country to travel, study, work, etc.

Please note, it is solely the responsibility of the student to:

determine the entry, transit, and stay requirements for the country or countries to which they will travel,
and to apply for any necessary visas, stay permits, or any other immigration requirements of the host nation(s).

It is also the responsibility of the student to:

verify the correct documentation required to apply for the required visa(s),
apply for the visa(s) early enough to ensure there is enough processing time,
and pay any fees associated with obtaining the visa(s).

��MŮ��'s Office of Global Education is available to provide general guidance regarding student visa requirements and procedures; however, each student who travels abroad is expected to manage their own legal obligations regarding international travel.

It is strongly recommended by the Office of Global Education that you carefully review the appropriate consulate or embassy website for the nation(s) you plan to visit in order to determine current entry/study/exit visa requirements.

Costs and Funding

Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and the Financial Aid Counselor for Education Abroad to see how your aid may apply to an international program by emailing finaideducationabroad@kent.edu.

Your Journey is Just Beginning

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