Academics

Fields of Study: Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Gain valuable research experience by spending seven weeks in northern Spain Basque Country at the University of Navarra. Join a faculty led research group and work on your own defined research project with other local and international students. Choose from a variety of research groups in diverse areas such as biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, data science and artificial intelligence, transportation and energy, and waste systems. Round out your experience with a course in cultural anthropology, focusing on the regional identity and history of San Sebastián.

Unique Study Opportunities

  • Take courses in English, designed specifically for UC students.
  • Gain highly collaborative, hands-on Engineering research experience.
  • Take an Anthropology course that includes visits to coastal towns, museums, and the rich history of the region.

Language

Language of Instruction: English

Language Study: None

Courses and Credit

Requirements While Abroad

To successfully complete this program:

  • Take two concurrent courses.
  • A letter grade is required for both courses. The pass/no pass grading option isn't available on this program.

Current Program Courses

  • International Research (upper division)
    In this lab, students join a research group in their chosen field of interest and develop their own defined research project under the guidance of a University of Navarra supervisor. The course is a combination of structured instruction in research fundamentals and supervised participation in an ongoing research project. Course topics include general research methodologies, experimental design, data collection, analysis (including the use of Python), a literature review, research writing and culminates in a final report and presentation.
  • Anthropology Through Culture and Industry (upper division)
    This course analyzes how art, culture, traditions, and industry inform the identity of people and society. Topics include the philosophical and cultural foundations of the Basque region, its rich history, and the regional identity of San Sebastián. Students examine the region's socio-historical evolution, industrial development, geographical identity, and urban transformation. Lectures are combined with visits to historical sites and nearby cities.

Major/minor/GE requirements and course equivalencies are all determined differently at each campus. Discuss these questions with your UC academic advisor to confirm it aligns with your academic plan.

Additional or optional coursework, internships, and research for academic credit aren't available on this program.  

Catalogs and Resources

  • UCEAP Course Catalog: See a list of courses students have taken on this program. This is not a current representation of course offerings on this program. 
  • Campus Credit Abroad: Learn the types of credit (major, minor, general education, elective) students from your campus received at this location. There are currently no listings for this program in the database.

Academic Culture

This is a fast-paced and academically rigorous program that requires active participation to succeed. You'll work approximately 25 hours per week in the laboratory, with weekly one-on-one meetings with your lab supervisor, and complete the Anthropology course, including all excursions. 

Research groups are led by the Tecnun School of Engineering. After being placed into a research group, you'll work with a Tecnun supervisor to define your own research project. Throughout the course, you'll conduct research, complete a literature review, and finish with a final report and presentation. In the lab, you'll be an active member of a research group and work closely with other researchers and local students at Tecnun. 

For the Anthropology course, you'll be in a small group with other UCEAP students. Lectures are combined with required excursions.

To avoid falling behind, students are expected to attend all classes and lab meetings, complete all assignments and participate in discussions. You will be class Monday through Friday. 

Prior to the start of the program, accepted students will receive detailed instructions from the UCEAP academic specialist regarding the course registration and lab placement process at the University of Navarra. Please note, research selections are final and non-transferable; requests for changes cannot be accommodated.

Grades

You'll earn direct UC credit and grades for all coursework. 

While University of Navarra may offer a suggested grade conversion scale, UCEAP uses its own conversion scales approved by UC faculty who are familiar with the Spanish and US academic systems. 

Grades for this program are typically available in October.

Tip: If you intend to put yourself on your campus degree list for graduation while on UCEAP, consult your campus advisors before departure about possible delays in the degree verification process and deadlines.