Enrolling in the IFP at the University of Navarra will be an adventure you will remember for the rest of your life. Experience a total language and cultural immersion at our Pamplona campus in northern Spain. Prepare yourself to be successful in an intercultural world, become bilingual and learn along students from many other countries. Earn college credits from a highly prestigious university and prepare yourself for the degree program of your choice.
As an undergraduate student on campus, you will enjoy all the opportunities the University of Navarra has to offer. Engage in community service opportunities, discover exciting cultural activities, practice your favorite sports or travel around Spain and Europe. Start your adventure and become a global student!
UNIVERSITY in FIGURES
The Campus in Pamplona consists of 280 verdant acres with more than 4.190 trees.
The University, among 250 best in the world according to QS. The 2025 QS World University Rankings evaluates more than 5,660 universities from 106 countries.
Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Munich, New York and São Paulo. 07 Financial aid and scholarships 66% of undergraduate students receive some type of scholarship or financial aid. 66% International students We have international students from 117 countries around the world. 4,000 Students In the 23/24 academic year, the university had more than 13,000 students. 13,000 250 Among the best in the world
INTERNATIONAL foundation PROGRAM
Why do the IFP? Admission Process Degree Studies & Validations
01.
The IFP is designed for students who recognize the need to be fluent in other languages, especially Spanish, which is the language most spoken globally after English.
02. You will have a mentor who will help you throughout the year with any academic issues. The mentor will advise you on how to adapt to our university system and make the most of your experience in the program.
03. As an IFP student, you will study and live with undergraduates and form part of our student community. You will benefit from all our cultural, sports, social and volunteer activities, etc.
04.
Our academic standard is high and every year we are featured in the top of global rankings. Our professors are committed to ongoing innovation in teaching and research.
05. 100% of the International Foundation Program students come from abroad so we have a lot of experience as hosts. We are sure that you will feel at home.
06. Depending on your Spanish level, credits for some of the subjects studied in the IFP can be transferred to your degree or bachelor studies, if you decide to continue at the University of Navarra.
BECOME A GLOBAL STUDENT
STEP 01
Register in the miUNAV portal: this is your own account at the University of Navarra, a communication channel for applying for admission, keeping up to date with our events and contacting us whenever you need to (https://miportal.unav.edu/ apex/AR_Login?lang=EN).
STEP 02
Please contact the UNAV delegate responsible for your country at https:// en.unav.edu/admissionand-financial-aid/degree/ orientacion/our-delegates
STEP 03
Personal interview with the International Admission Service delegate in your home country.
STEP 04
Evaluation of your level of Spanish via an online test. This will help us assess your fluency and the classes you will be able to take over the course of the program. If you wish to study subjects of the specific content modules in Spanish or English, you must provide supporting documents certifying a minimum level of B2 (Common European Framework of Reference) when you enroll.
Students wishing to apply for admission to one of the university’s degree programs must do so within the deadlines set for this purpose and carry out the specific admission tests established by each School. Once admitted to the degree program, the student –pursuant to RD 1393/07– may transfer up to 36 ECTS for subjects taken during the IFP. IFP students who decide to study elsewhere, may also transfer credits according to the requirements of the individual university.
Curriculum
The Program is comprised of 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) and is divided into two modules: Linguistic and Cultural Competences and Specific Degree Contents (10 different modules are offered). Depending on your level of Spanish, the course load of each module is adapted to your specific needs. The results of the Spanish level test and of the academic guidance questionnaire will help us advise you on what is best for you. You can carry out the annual program that starts in September (60 ECTS) or the semester program that starts in September or January (30 ECTS).
Caye Alessandro Francisco Rabat PHILIPPINES Design 2021 – 2025
“Being from a different country, especially one as far as the Philippines, was always going to have to take my time to adjust to living in another country. The adjustment period, for anyone, is a daunting process, especially when you don’t even speak the language of the country you are going to. This is why was so thankful for the IFP program, not only because it gave me the right amount of time to adjust and discover what wanted, but also because it allowed me to somewhat grasp the language, at least the basics, allowing me to have a good basis for the further development of my Spanish”.
LINGUISTIC and CULTURAL COMPETENCE MODULE
The structure of the modules adapts to the level of Spanish of the students entering the program.
You will be able to choose from a variety of classes in both English and Spanish from various Departments.
The number of elective classes available to you depends on your Spanish level; the higher your Spanish level, the more electives you will be able to take.
Below you can find examples of the elective offering. To see the all the courses available, please visit: www.unav.edu/ifp
Some of the courses may be subject to changes; either in semester or content. In the event of this occurrence, we will do our best to offer alternative classes.
Pronunciación y conversación Pronunciation and Speaking
B1.2
COLOMBIA Psychology 2021 – 2025
“The IFP is a program that helps international students adapt and integrate into the university. It helped me decide to study a degree at the University of Navarra and more specifically Psychology, a career that got to know thanks to the classes attended during the course”.
Español: Comunicación y Cultura Spanish: Communication and Culture
B2.1
B2.2
Advanced
América en España, España en América
Escritura académica
A1 – C1
– Worldviews and the Human Person
– Emotion, Communication and Social Media
B1.2 – C1
– América en España y España en América: claves culturales e históricas.
– Felicidad, sufrimiento y sentido de la vida
C1
– Escritura Académica
– Realidad y maravilla en el cuento hispánico
Inmersión sociocultural en Pamplona: aprendizaje servicio y comunicación en español
Cultural immersion and community service in Pamplona
ICC Core
– Anthropology
– Worldview and Ethics
– Worldviews and the Human Person
Philosophical Fundamentals in Nursing
Anatomía
Psicología
Comunicación interpersonal
Psicología: historia, teoría y métodos
Virtuous leadership
Familia, sociedad y educación
Psicología del desarrollo
Neuroscience and Virtual Reality
Contemporary History/ Historial del mundo actual History of Communication/ Historia de la comunicación
Multimedia Communication/ Comunicación Multimedia
Media Economics
Estructura y mercados de la comunicación
Economics / Economía
Global Communication/ Comunicación Global Visual Culture
