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UB-SPECIFIC POSTGRADUATE COURSES

at the UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA

Postgraduate AgencyStudent Support Service (SAE)

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UB-specific courses of study

Enrolment, grants and financial aid

Teaching resources

UB services

Professional improvement

Life after the UB

The web page for UB-specific programme students

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Among the oldest universities in Catalonia, founded in 1450

• Focused on people

• A leading centre of higher education and scientific research

• A quality teaching institution with the weight of history behind it

• An innovative, cutting-edge approach to research

• A strong international reputation

• Highly valued throughout society

• Public, modern, Catalan, independent and committed to the

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• One of the top 200 universities in the world, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) , commonly known as the Shanghai Ranking.

• The leading university in Spain and among the world top 200, according to the QS World University Rankings 2014-2015 .

• The best university for Biology, Biotechnology, Medicine and Chemistry, according to the 50 degrees courses ranking published by the newspaper El Mundo.

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University master’s degrees 139

Doctoral programmes 73

UB-specific postgraduate courses 627

Corporate lifelong learning courses and open courses (IL3) 471

• RESEARCH OUTPUT

Consolidated research groups (recognized by the Government of Catalonia) 243

Doctoral theses submitted 755

Seventh Framework Programme 35

European Research Council (ERC) 4

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1,736 international students (under exchange agreements)

1,197 UB students abroad (under exchange agreements)

7,697 postgraduate students

1,726 university extension students

16,433 lifelong learning students (IL3)

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A broad selection of programmes in a range of disciplines for university

graduates looking to acquire advanced training for professional

specialization or for in-depth academic study .

Taught at the UB’s faculties and university schools, the Institute for

Lifelong Learning (IL3-UB) and affiliated centres. Courses are available as

face-to-face learning, distance learning, or a combination of the two

approaches, and come with the guarantee of quality that the UB

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UNIVERSITY MASTER’S DEGREES

60−120 CREDITS

Compliant with EHEA requirements

(regulated by Royal Decree 1393/2007, of 29 October)

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Various study loads

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Competitive fees

Face-to-face, blended learning

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ADVANCED UNIVERSITY COURSES

UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COURSESVarious study loads

Short coursesLIFELONG LEARNING, IN COMPANY, ETC.

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Typical student profile

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Looking to broaden their knowledge (68.5%) and improve professionally (53.1%).

Found the postgraduate course via the UB website (40.1 %) or via a personal recommendation (38.6%).

Female (72%), Catalan (66%), 30 years old , in work (86.3%),

completed university studies 5 years ago (55% more than 5 years ago),

possibly at another university (57%), who works 35 hours or more per week (65%).

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In general, I am satisfied with the postgraduate course 4.83 5.00 5 1.031

The subject content was up to date 4.98 5.00 5 1.002

The course has given me new, accurate and up-to-date knowledge

5.09 5.00 5 1.026

I am satisfied with the teaching offered by the course teaching staff

4.87 5.00 5 1.071

The enrolment process was well organized 4.92 5.00 5 1.102

I would recommend the course 4.90 5.00 5 1.196

The period in which each module is worked through is appropriate

4.59 5.00 5 1.123

The different modules/subjects are clearly presented 4.67 5.00 5 1.178

The quality and availability of facilities is satisfactory 4.69 5.00 5 1.249

Results of 2006−2015 satisfaction survey (N = 28,510)

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Enrolment, grants and financial aid

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UB-specific courses of study are linked to a variety of grant and funding options.It is therefore advisable to consult the course directors to find out what specific funding options are available.

Students should also consult Grants and financial aid for UB-specific master's degrees and postgraduate courses .

Advantages offered by Alumni UB.

Loans to cover enrolment fees or other expenses are also available to University of Barcelona students through agreements with range of financial partners.

www.ub.edu/web/ub/en/estudis/suport_estudi/beques_ajuts/propis/beques_propis.html

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• UB collaboration grant : For bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctoral students who would like to experience work in a UB unit or at an affiliated organization. Collaboration grants provide an opportunity to acquire additional training, building academic and personal skills, and are open to students enrolled in official and UB-specific courses.

• MAEC-AECID grants : Grants for languages courses (except French and English), postgraduate studies, doctoral studies and research placements outside Spain, or for specialized European studies and cultural cooperation work.Two grants are available: fee support and monthly bursary.

• Grants for “Els Juliols” courses: Specific grants covering the costs of attending individual courses

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The UB has special funding arrangements with a variety of banks to cover part or all of the enrolment fee:

• Banco Santander (EIB credit line for university stu dents)

• La Caixa ( CrediEstudis Curs a Curs and CrediEstudis Superiors)

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Teaching resources

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AIThe University of Barcelona Learning and Research Resources Centre

(CRAI) was created in early 2004 with a view to adapting the University's

libraries to the requirements of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

and the European Research Area (ERA), within which a new framework for

university teaching based on learning, research, development and innovation

was being developed.

The CRAI provides library services as well as support for teaching and

research, and is comprised of libraries, technical units and the Centre for

Plant Biodiversity Research.

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CRAI provides:

• Seventeen CRAI Libraries• Knowledgeable and experienced staff• A comprehensive range of library services and informa tion resources

Plus:

� CAT/ICT tools

� Creating teaching materials

� Publication of teaching materials in the UB Digital Deposit

� Advice on copyright, intellectual property and open access

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The Virtual Campus is the UB's online learning environment.

It can be used to interact with teachers, fellow students, alumni and a network of experts, provides access to an invaluable selection of tools, services and resources, and puts members of the university in touch across a robust network of contacts.

The Virtual Campus is also used at:

IL3, ICE and UB-affiliated centres.

The Virtual Classroom is the online learning space used in all areas of learning at the UB. You will find everything you need to complete the course

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UB services

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Founded in 1953 and noted for the quality and rigour of its teaching, the School of Modern Languages (EIM) offers instruction in 18 foreign languages to the university community.

The EIM organizes module-based courses and annual courses for all levels of proficiency, which can be taken face-to-face, online, or as a mixture of the two.

It offers accreditation of English language proficiency for UB-CIEE grant applications by UB teaching staff wishing to complete a placement at an English-speaking university.

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UB Sports oversees some 100,000 sq m of sports facilities and a wealth of directed and organized activities. The UB community has access to swimming pools, tennis and padel courts, activity and weights rooms, an artificial football pitch, a rugby pitch, and much more...

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� Find out more about language use and language learning at the UB:

Language of instructionLearn Languages: languages, accreditation tests, levels and competencesCatalan language courses (from level A1 to C2)

� For academic writing:Recommendations for writing academic papersTools and guidelines for specific scientific disciplines

� For welcoming international studentsLanguage supportLanguage exchange servicesCultural activitiesUniversity phrase books

www.ub.edu/sl/en/

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Horari d’atenció:de dilluns a divendresde 9 a 18 h

www.ub.edu/sae

�INFORMATION

�"MÓN UB", the information portal for UB students

�Specific programmes for FUTURE STUDENTS

�INTEGRATION PROGRAMMES for users with special requirements

�ORIENTATION, assessment and help to students while studying at the UB and in the job placement process.

�"CLUB DE FEINA" job club, providing specialized guidance and support

�Job bank and placements

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It promotes a culture of democracy and participation, strives to improve graduate employment prospects, and promotes a variety of social entrepreneurship projects and initiatives. Open to anyone aged between 18 and 35 who is or has been a member of the UB community.

� Co-working� Business incubation� Social Startup Meeting Barcelona

www.ub.edu/emprenedoriasocial/

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Professional improvement

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Face-to-face professional skills and professional competences.

training (public speaking, leadership, team work, etc.)

A series of skills-building courses, with academic credit value, taught by

specialists in a variety of personal, academic

Online course on "Job search strategies"

Students will learn about tools and strategies for a successful approach to

the job search process.

Online course on "Personal brand and Web 2.0 in job searching"

Gives students the knowledge and skills to use the leading social media and

professional networking tools to search for jobs

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Alumni UB careers guidance

Alumni UB activities and events designed to improve students' employment prospects. Reserve tailored professiomal guidance sessions, attend workshops, talks and meetings

"Feina UB" - Job bank

The job bank provides information on student placements available in companies, government departments and other organizations, in Catalonia, across Spain, and abroad.

Placements are available in a variety of fields and specializations, to complement the learning process across a broad range of degree courses.

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Alumni UB is an association for former students and friends of the University of Barcelona (including teaching and research staff and administrative and service staff) who wish to remain a part of the UB community

It provides careers advice and support, runs a number of professional networks that provide invaluable networking opportunities, offers a range of services and training activities at special rates for members, and organizes seminars, meetings and workshops in every imaginable field.

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Further study at the UB

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