Bilbao/San Sebastián Program Overview

The University of Deusto is one of the most distinguished and prestigious academic institutions in Spain, with campuses in both Bilbao and San Sebastián. Its tradition of academic excellence in teaching and research has already gone beyond their borders as a result of the student exchange programs and credit transfer system.

The University of Deusto first opened in 1886.  It was founded due to both the Basque Country's desire to have its own university and the Society of Jesus's wish to move its School of Higher Studies in La Guardia (Pontevedra) to a more central place.

Many changes have taken place at the University of Deusto since its foundation: the number of students has grown from five hundred in 1962 to over sixteen thousand today.  Other changes include:  the number of lecturers has risen to more than six hundred, the number of faculties has increased by seven, and postgraduate degrees (master's degrees and diploma courses) have been added.  

Program Type:

This is a Marquette-exchange program, so most financial aid generally applies. To learn more about how this program will affect your specific financial aid package, please see the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Living:

University–assisted shared flats

Duration:

Either semester or full year

Dates:

• Fall Term: Late September to mid January
• Spring Term: Mid-February to mid-June

Eligibility:

Most majors; minimum junior standing; strong Spanish-language skills; required nine credits beyond SPAN 004

Language:

Courses taught in Spanish

Subjects:

Intensive Spanish course offered two to three weeks prior to start of the semester; economic, business, business law, marketing, finance, management, international business, ethics, Spanish for foreigners, humanities, social sciences

Permit/Visa:

Visa required (Need to apply 2 months in advance)

Grading Scale:

Marquette’s Grading Scale is different from the scale used at Universidad de Deusto. Students will transfer the credits back to Marquette for those classes in which the student received a grade of 5 or higher.  Please not that grades do not transfer. The following is the Grading Scale of Universidad de Deusto

Application Requirements for Deusto Program:

• Application Requirements Checklist
• For a program-specific application packet, please come in DS 101

Application Deadline:

• March 1 for fall term or year-long
• October 1 for spring term

Required Materials for Marquette University

See the Applying for Study Abroad Page to see Marquette's requirements.

Marquette Requirements Deadline

October 1 for the spring semester and March 1 for the fall semester, summer term, or academic year.