University of Navarra

A private, not-for-profit institution, the University of Navarra (UN) began as a school of law when it established in 1952 by St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, who also founded Opus Dei. It now has one of the strongest academic reputations in Spain while maintaining a strong Catholic ethos.

Academic Highlights

UN has 14 faculties, two university schools, 17 institutes, a business school and other centres and institutions. The university offers more than 120 degrees, and all courses include theology.

Location

UN is located in the north-eastern corner of Spain, in the historical city of Pamplona. The compact city has a high standard of living and an attractive blend of 12th-century and modern architecture. Pamplona is world renowned for its annual San Fermín festival, marked by the running of the bulls through the streets. The University also has campuses in San Sebastián, Madrid and Barcelona.

Did you know?

The Museum of the University of Navarra, established in 2015, is regarded as having one of the best collections of contemporary art in Spain.

Handbook/Catalogue

Visit UNAV's Incoming website under the 'Courses' subheading for accessing the units available.  When viewing individual  school catalogues, you can only choose units from  that catalogue.

For other subjects taught in Spanish, go to the Undergraduate degrees page. Choose the degree of interest, and when that page loads, move the cursor over Presentation in the menu bar at the top of the page and choose Subjects (or in some degrees it is Curriculum). The next page, usually headed Asignaturas (Subjects), should have a list of links to unit descriptions or guía docentes (teaching guides).

Students are unable to register for classes held at the Madrid campus.

Academic restrictions

At least 50% of your study load must be within that school's catalogue. This is your 'reference school'. Some schools may have further restrictions (e.g. 18 ECTS completed within your reference school and 12 ECTS in other schools, from the same catalogue).

Full-time Credit Load Equivalents

ECTS - European Credit Transfer System

*Minimum load requirement for incoming exchange students at the University of Navarra.

Academic Calendar

Navarra's Autumn Semester (Monash Semester 2): early September to mid-January
Navarra's Spring Semester (Monash Semester 1): late January – early June

Navarra's Academic Calendar

Note

• The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
• Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.

Accommodation

Navarra provides on-campus accommodation at its Pamplona and San Sebastian campuses and can also assist with finding private accommodation.

Visas

Students studying four to up to six months must apply for a long-term visa at the local Spanish consulate. Students studying for more than six months will also have to apply for a foreign student residency card (the Spanish acronym is NIE) within a month of arriving in Spain at the local immigration office.  There is a Consulate of Spain in Melbourne.

Navarra also provides information on immigration.

Health and insurance

Students must take out medical insurance at to cover the entire period of their exchange. This means purchasing adequate private health insurance with a Spanish provider. This is required to apply for the visa.  Navarra offers some advice on healthcare and insurance.

When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy.  This will provide cover to and from your exchange.

Orientation and extra-curricular 

A series of Welcoming Days and orientation events are held to introduce you to campus life. This includes a buddy program, which pairs an exchange student with a local student studying at Navarra (registration is required).

Navarra also offers Spanish language courses throughout the year which exchange students can join for free.

Exchange students can also enjoy Navarra's student life, and their sporting facilities and clubs.

Cost of living

Pamplona and San Sebastián on the Expatistan site (this is a website external to the University and intended to be indicative only)

Funding

For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.

Students studying Spanish language units may be eligible for the Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship.

Important notes

While there are units taught in English at Navarra, most are taught in Spanish. You must have a minimum B2 or intermediate level in Spanish if you are wanting to study units taught in Spanish.

To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.

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Have you been to the University of Navarra and want to share your experience? If you'd be willing to write a testimonial, email us at monashabroad.enquiries@monash.edu.