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INTERNATIONAL foundation PROGRAM
Why do the IFP? Admission Process
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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.
STEP 01
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.
STEP 04
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.
ACCESS THE MIUNAV PORTAL IN THIS QR CODE
Degree Studies & Validations
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 according to the requirements of the individual university.
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 of Spanish, 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 semester program that starts in September or January (30 ECTS).
BECOME A GLOBAL STUDENT
Caye Alessandro Francisco Rabat
PHILIPPINES
Design 2021 – 2025
“Being from a different country, especially one as far as the Philippines, I was always going to have to take my time to adjust to living in another country. The adjustment period, for anyone, is a daunting process, especially when you don’t even speak the language of the country you are going to. This is why I was so thankful for the IFP program, not only because it gave me the right amount of time to adjust and discover what I wanted, but also because it allowed me to somewhat grasp the language, at least the basics, allowing me to have a good basis for the further development of my Spanish”.
Manuela Saldarriaga
COLOMBIA Psychology 2021 – 2025
“The IFP is a program that helps international students adapt and integrate into the university. It helped me decide to study a degree at the University of Navarra and more specifically Psychology, a career that I got to know thanks to the classes I attended during the course”.
LINGUISTIC and 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.
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.
27,4% of our students are international, from over 108 countries.
MAIN COURSE SUPPORT COURSE OTHERS* NIVEL
Spanish Level CEFR (ACTEL)
A1
Novice
A2
Advance
B1.1 Low
B1.2
Español: Comunicación y Cultura Spanish: Communication and Culture
Gramática conceptual Conceptual Grammar
Pronunciación y conversación Pronunciation and Speaking
*With these subjetcs students improve Spanish while they experience Spanish culture, develop critical thinking skills and work on their writing abilities in Spanish. The course content may be subject to change.
A1 – C1
– Worldviews and the Human Person – Emotion, Communication and Social Media
B2.2 Advanced
América en España, España en América
Escritura académica
B1.2 – C1
– América en España y España en América: claves culturales e históricas. – Felicidad, sufrimiento y sentido de la vida
C1
– Escritura Académica – Realidad y maravilla en el cuento hispánico
Inmersión sociocultural en Pamplona: aprendizaje servicio y comunicación en español Cultural immersion and community service in Pamplona
ICC Core – Anthropology – Worldview and Ethics – Worldviews and the Human Person
SPECIFIC CONTENT MODULE SUBJECTS by SEMESTERS
* INTRO COURSES (Required by the Departments of Sciences, Economics and Architecture-offered in the second semester): Introducción a las Matemáticas, Introducción a la Física, Introducción a la Química e Introducción a la Biología.
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
Economics / Economía
Global Communication/ Comunicación Global
Visual Culture
History of cinema /Historia del cine
Effective speaking and writing
Chemistry
Histology and Cell Biology
Economy and Environment
Meteorología y Climatología
Biology Fundamentals
Psicología y Alimentación
Economía y Gestión Alimentaria
Bioquímica
Philosophical Fundamentals in Nursing
Anatomía
Comunicación interpersonal
Psicología: historia, teoría y métodos Virtuous
Humanities / History-LiteraturePhilosophy-PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
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
Economics & Business Administracition
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
Law & International Relations Architecture &
Economía política
Human Rights and Political Thought
Historia del Derecho
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PREPARE yourself TO be SUCCESSFUL
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.
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
Luke Trujillo
USA Philosophy
2021 – 2025
“As someone who didn’t study Spanish at all in my home nation, and as someone who doesn’t take naturally to new languages, IFP was exactly the experience I needed to conquer my ignorance and begin studying Philosophy here at the Universidad de Navarra. The teachers are nice and easy-going but tough and the methods are exactly what a new student needs to advance rapidly in Spanish. Outside of classes, IFP has a lot of activities to help a student learn about Spanish culture and become integrated in the community here at Navarra. Lastly, IFP’s rigorous testing program makes sure a student is ready to learn in Spanish”.
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.
The Campus in Pamplona consists of 280 verdant acres with more than 4.190 trees.
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 IFP
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THE UNIVERSITY in FIGURES
262 Among the best in the world
The University, among 262 best in the world according to QS. The 2026 QS World University Rankings evaluates more than 8,460 universities from 106 countries.
The University has campuses in Pamplona, San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Munich, New York and São Paulo.
14,000
4,300 Students In the 24/25 academic year, the university had more than 14,000 students.
66% International students
We have 4,374 international students from 119 countries around the world.
07 Financial aid and scholarships
66% of undergraduate students receive some type of scholarship or financial aid.
150K Campus
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We are more than 150,000 alumni from more than 120 countries around the world.
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