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Frequently asked questions
What is the ECTS?
ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer System and is the standard adopted
by all the universities of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) to guarantee
the homogeneity and the quality of the studies on offer.
In the present model, one credit is equivalent to 10 hours of class time, whereas
an ECTS credit considers, in addition to the class time, all the academic activities
carried out during the course (hours of study, completion of assignments and
practical work).
What is the duration of a Master’s
Degree course?
During one academic year of full time study (two fourth month periods between
September and July), the total number of ECTS credits available is 60.
Depending on the previous studies of the student and the particular program concerned,
a master’s degree courses contain between 60 and 120 taught ECTS
credits. Therefore a Master’s Degree course will take one or
two academic years to complete.
How much does it cost to study a Master’s
Degree?
The price of a Master’s Degree is fixed by the Generalitat
of Catalonia, within the limits established for higher education by the national
government. The course fees for the 2007/2008
academic year are 28,67 € per credit ECTS.
What grants or scholarships are available for students
of master’s degree courses?
Scholarships for students of master’s degree courses
of the Ministry of Education and Science
Scholarships for master’s degree courses awarded by
the Department of Education, Universities and research of the
Basque local government
Scholarships for research students
Scholarships for training of university academic staff
Scholarships for training of research students
Alban scholarships
Scholarships for exchange programs within the Master’s
Degree framework
Scholarships awarded by the Spanish Agency of International Cooperation
(Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional)
What are academic regulations of the Master’s
Degree program?
The academic regulations of the Master’s Degree program of
the UPC are approved by the university management before the start of each
academic year.
How can I homologate my previous studies?
The department in charge of the master’s program, via delegation
of the rector will manage requests for homologation.
It is necessary to complete an application form and give it to the head of department
together with the following documentation:
A copy or the original certificate of the qualification to homologate.
This is only required if the qualification was not awarded
by the UPC.
The course program of the qualification to homologate. This should
include detailed information about the subjects studied and should
be published by the institution where the qualification was obtained.
This is only required if the qualification was not awarded by the UPC.
Proof of payment of the necessary homologation fees.
What are “Erasmus Mundus” master’s
courses?
Erasmus Mundus is an EU program which was launched in 2003. Its objectives
are to improve the quality of higher education in Europe and to gain the
cooperation of other countries in order to attract highly qualified students
from these countries to courses in European universities. It
is hoped that the result is an improved relationship between similar educational
establishments throughout the world.
What is the calendar for the academic year for
master’s degree courses at the UPC?
Calendar for academic year 2007/2008
Master’s degree
courses
Periods with no teaching time (there will be no classes or exams,
except tribunals of projects and final thesis of master’s
degrees)
From 27th December 2007 to 5th January 2008 (Christmas)
From 17th to 24th March 2008 (Easter)
From 1st July to 30th August 2008 (Summer)
Periods of pre-enrolment and registration
Autumn Term
pre-enrolment: from 2nd May to 15th June 2007
Publication of list of students admitted to the program: closing date,
13th July 2007
Registration: From 7th to 14th September 2007
Spring Term
pre-enrolment: from 15th October to 13th December 2007
Publication of list of students admitted to the program: closing date, 15th January
2008
Registration: From 4th to 15th February 2008
Special dates, September pre-enrolment
pre-enrolment: from 17th to 26th September 2007
Publication of list of students admitted to the program: closing date,
2nd October 2007
Registration: From 3rd to 5th October 2007
Pre-enrolment period for the UPC master's degrees is regulated by this academic calendar. Within this general period, every master program can fix its own schedule.
Registration of students already registered in previous courses
and inscription to complementary subjects
Autumn term: From 9th to 27th July and from 3rd to 7th September 2007
Spring term: From 31th January to 15th February 2008
Terms to present the applications of validation
Winter quarter: During July and September 2007
Spring quarter: From the 1st of December to the 15th of January 2008
Terms to request studies continuity- Non suitable for students who show a low performance in the 1st academic year
Non suitable for students who show a low performance in the 1st academic year of the 2007-2008 winter quarter.
Non suitable for students who show a low performance in the 1st academic year of the 2007-2008 spring quarter.
Further questions
Enquiries can be made in writing or over the telephone.
Email: info@(upc.edu)
General enquiries line: +34 93 401 62 00
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