PREPARE TO SUCCEED 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. ↘ The Campus in Pamplona consists of 280 verdant acres with more than 4.190 trees.
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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! If your school year wraps up in November or December, the second semester of the IFP is a great fit. It lines up with your schedule, so you can continue learning without losing momentum.
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“The International Foundation Program was a life-changing experience that helped me grow academically and personally. Supportive teachers gave me the confidence to use Spanish every day, while living and studying with people from around the world made me more open-minded and empathetic. The challenges I faced helped me become more disciplined and independent. More than learning a language, the IFP gave me the skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships to thrive in a new environment.”
International Foundation Program
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More than 14,000 students in the 20252026 academic year, forming a diverse, dynamic, and close-knit university community.
A global community of 4,374 international students from 133 countries.
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Ranked #1 in Spain and 29th in Europe for employer reputation in the QS Europe Rankings 2026.
92.5% of our graduates are employed, according to the University’s Graduate Employment Survey 2026.
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The academic management of the International Foundation Program depends on the School of Humanities and Social Sciences www.unav.edu/web/ facultad-de-filosofia-y-letras
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Regina Sheerin Campus Universitario Pamplona - España Whatsapp +34 690 785 296 Ext. 802982 rsheerin@unav.es www.unav.edu/ifp
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International Foundation Program Why do the IFP? 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Admission Process
Degree Studies & Validations
STEP 01
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 accordingto the requirements of the individual university.
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.
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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.
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International Foundation Program
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 ofSpanish, 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 semesterprogram that starts in September or January (30 ECTS).
BECOME A GLOBAL STUDENT
Markeisha Ching Sales
Philippines ECONOMICS 2026-2030 “Coming from a different country—especially one as far away as the Philippines—means facing a long process of adapting to life in a new place. For anyone, this can be challenging, particularly when you don’t even speak the language of the country you’re moving to. That’s why I was so grateful for the IFP. It not only gave me the time I needed to adapt and discover what I wanted to study, but it also helped me learn the language, at least the basics, and gave me a solid foundation to continue improving my Spanish
Kenneth Sinclair
Panama INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 2026-2030 “The IFP challenged me to step outside my comfort zone. Living alongside people from different cultures, communicating in another language, and embracing new challenges made me more confident, open-minded, and aware of who I am and what I’m capable of achieving.”
01. Linguistic & 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.
Level Spanish Proficiency Level According to the MCER (ACTEL)
Main Course
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.
Support Course
Others
Conceptual Grammar
B1.1 Low Proficient
Pronunciation and Speaking Introduction to Writing
B2.2 High Advanced Profcient C1 Superior
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S2.
Spanish: Comunication and Culture
América en España, España en América Escritura académica
B1.1 - C1 – Inmersión sociocultural – Escritura intermedia
NURSING
ECTS
S2.
C1 – Escritura Académica – Realidad y maravilla en el cuento hispánico
Psicología y Alimentación Economía y Gestión Alimentaria
Bioquímica Philosophical Fundamentals in Nursing Anatomía Psicología
EDUCATION & PSYCOLOGY S1.
Coachig Individual y de equipos Psicología: historia, teoría y métodos Familia, Sociedad y Educación Gestión del talento Educación Intercultural
ARQUITECTURA Y DISEÑO
Cultural immersion and community service in Pamplona ICC Core – Anthropology – Worldview and Ethics – Worldviews and the Human Person
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Contemporary Art and Architecture Urban Morphology Art Culture of the last Century Creative Tradition in History Creative Traditions in History Ciudad y Paisaje Hechos Contemporáneos
LAW & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
S1.
S2.
Business and Global context Pensamiento político y Dchos. Humanos Law and the State Political economy Comparative Political Systems Economía política International Communication Historia del Derecho International Relations
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING S1.
6 6 3 3 3
ECTS
S1. B1.2 – C1 – América en España y España en América: claves culturales e históricas. Felicidad, sufrimiento y sentido de la vida
Chemistry Hostology and Cell Biology Economy and Environment Meteorología y Climatología Biology Fundamentals
ECTS
PHARMACY & NUTRITION
S2.
A2 Advanced Basic
B2.1 Advanced Proficient
SCIENCE / CHEMISTRY-BIOLOGYBIOCHEMISTRY-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
S1.
*Through these courses, students improve their Spanish language skills while exploring Spanish culture, developing critical thinking, and strengthening their academic writing in Spanish. Course offerings are subject to change.
Specific Content Module Subjecs by Semesters
S1. S2.
A1 Novel
B1.2 Proficient
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6 6
6 3 6 6
ECTS 6 6 3 6 3
ECTS 3 3 3 6 6 3 6
ECTS 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
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
ECTS 3
6 6 6 6
Creación de contenidos digitales Global Communication/Comunicación Global Visual Culture/Cultura Visual History of cinema /Historia del cine Film and TW marketing
6 6 6 6 6
HUMANITIES / HISTORY-LITERATUREPHILOSOPHY-PPE (PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND ECONOMICS)
ECTS
S2.
S1.
S2.
ECONOMICS & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
S1.
S2.
6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6
Classic World World Literature Knowledge and Reality Grandes obras de la literatura Filosofía Política Cultural Geography Sociedad y Política en el mundo actual Historia Contemporánea
ECTS
Economy and Society for a Sustainable Environment Principios de Microeconomía/ Principles of Microeconomics Probability and Statistics Principios de Administración de Empresas / Principles of Business Admin. Applied Tools for Finance
6 6 6 6 3
*INTRODUCTORY COURSES (required by the Departments of Science, Economics, and Architecture and offered during the second semester): Introduction to Mathematics, Introduction to Physics, Introduction to Chemistry, and Introduction to Biology.
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