26/06-15/07/2016 - Basque Yourself 1st International School (San Sebastián-Donostia)

The University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU), the leading institution in the Basque university system, is organizing a great academic and fun idea through its “Basque Yourself 1st International School”, a comprehensive approach to the identity and culture of the Basque Country, from 26th June to 15th July.

The application period has started so we would like to provide you with some information about our programme.

This is a course worth 12 ECTS credits, an academic opportunity, taught by international experts, with a fun cultural plan to get to know Basque society and culture. Specific seminars and classes ranging from literature, dance and music to archaeology and humour; these are combined with the general academic offer of the UPV/EHU Summer Courses UPV/ EHU from which you could chose conferences and lectures with topics ranging from medicine and education to business, law and science. This extensive academic offer is completed with Basque language courses, excursions to our valleys and coasts, and cultural and gastronomic experiences.

All this managed by people who will guide and assist students throughout their stay with us. The programme will make a BY coordinator available for them who will accompany them on the weekend activities and he/she will be available 24 hours throughout the entire three weeks the programme lasts. As well as the BY coordinator, as a visiting student, the UPV/EHU will offer them BY Buddies, a local student who will help them during first few days.

The registration period will be open from today to 1st June. Students can enrol in the Basque Yourself 1st International School from 1,800 euros insurance included, or from 2,500 euros if they want to include accommodation. The UPV/EHU also provides scholarships to help with their expenses, as you may consult at the link below.

It would be great if you could forward this information to any students you consider suitable.

Please find more information about the course at the University of the Basque Country: http://www.ehu.eus/en/web/basque-yourself/home