Frequent questions

How can I register in a course of Spanish for foreigners?  Which are the requirements and what schedules do they offer?

Detailed information on schedules and full registration requirements are available in this same web page, section: Spanish courses for foreigners and in the section of the Colegio Mayor Torres Quevedo you will find everything related to lodging. The Spanish summer courses (July, August and September) given in Santander last two to four weeks. Spanish courses are also available during the academic year with specific schedules that can be found in this section of the web-page.

How can I attend the UIMP courses, how can I register and what documents do I need?

You will only be able to attend the UIMP courses if you are officially registered or have obtained a scholarship/grant. You can find all the information relative to how to register or how to ask for a grant in the Registration area or in the Grants area. You will also find information on type of grants, UIMP registration fees, registration period, application on line, documents required and complementary information that may be very useful. Besides, you can always contact the UIMP secretary office for students through its e-mail to get an answer on your queries and needs.

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How will I know whether my registering application has been admitted?

The UIMP Students Secretariat will either send you a letter or call you.

How will I know whether I have obtained the grant?

The resolutions adopted by the UIMP’s Grants Selection Board will be notified to each applicant by writing.

What are the criteria for granting a scholarship?

The criteria for granting a scholarship are:

- Average Mark of the Student’s record.
- Academic Level.
- Priority will be given to students that have not enjoyed an UIMP grant in any of its headquarters in the last two years.

When does the registration period end?

There is no established period. Courses close when all the vacancies are covered in all its centers.

How many hours do the Courses last?

The number of hours will depend on each activity and its duration.

1º) Seminaries: 30 hours;
2º) Master Courses: between 0 and 30 hours;
3º) School: 30 hours;
4º) Encounter: between 10 and 25 hours;
5º) Workshop: between 15 and 30 hours;
6º) Teachers’ Course, E.S. y F.P. Teachers : 40 hours.

Is there any control on class assistance?

Yes, there is. There are two daily controls (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) that students must sign.

Can the Courses taken in the UIMP be validated as free choice credits in my University?

Students who wish the credits of the courses in which they have registered to be recognized by their own university must get in touch with the Students’ Secretariat before the beginning of the courses in order to be informed on existing agreements and the procedures they should follow.

Can I register in various Courses?

Yes, you can. Provided dates do not coincide and there are places available.

What type of Grants does the UIMP offer?

There are two types of Grants.

1º) Full Grant: it comprises lodgings, full board and registration fee. It does not include transport expenses.
2º) Registration Grants: these are restricted exclusively to the gratuity of the registration.

Who can register in the UIMP Courses?

To register in the UIMP Courses it is necessary to be a university student with a diploma or a degree. People with a curriculum showing professional interests closely related to the subject can, in some specific cases, also register.

When can I apply for a Grant at the UIMP?

Students, postgraduates and professionals whose interests are closely related to the theme of the course can apply for a Grant.

Does the UIMP issue any diploma or certificate for attending the courses?

The UIMP issues a Diploma certifying the participation to the corresponding academic activity provided the student has attended classes regularly, with a proven 85% class attendance.

Is it possible to attend the UIMP Courses as a simple auditor?

NO. It isn’t. You can only attend the UIMP courses if you are officially registered or have been awarded a grant.

Is it possible to apply for a Grant for more than just one Course or for various Teaching Centres of the UIMP?

Only one application for a grant per person, per course and per year will be taken into account. The awarding of one Grant invalidates any new application in any of the UIMP Centres and Headquarters for the year.

I would like to know the basic requirement for proposing a summer course for next year.

You can propose a course to the UIMP by:

- Sending, before the end of the year, the project of a course to the Vice-rectorate for Academic Organizations.
- For further information you can call the Vice-rectorate for Academic Organizations: Tel: 91 592 06 00

If I register in a course and then cannot take part in it will I get back the money I paid?

All reimbursement applications must be made by writing and be addresses to the Students’ Secretariat of the UIMP.

1º) If the application is notified at least 14 days before the beginning of the course, 100% of the sum paid for registration will be reimbursed to you.
2º) If the application is entered between the 13th and the 15th day before the beginning of the course you will be reimbursed 60% of the money paid.
3º) For any other query or more information, consult the UIMP Students’ Secretariat.

If my application for a Grant is turned down, can I make a new application?

If your application is turned down you can make a new application as soon as the announcement of one is made in the current year.

If I apply for a Full Grant and it is turned down can I obtain a registration Grant?

The Board that selects those eligible for a Grant may, after studying your Student’s Record, take into consideration your application for a registration grant.