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WelcomeUniversityof SevilleFive hundred centuries making historyToday, the University of Seville is well known forits vital research in Technology and Science,which not only aids the development of scienceas a whole but, more importantly, enriches anddevelops the culture of Seville and Andalusia.6Welcome to the University of Seville

The university takes pride in its self-governmentand independence but, above all, in its ability toprovide a public service at such a high standarddue to the calibre of the professors and lecturersthat teach there. This motivation is reflected intheir ancient motto with the four qualities thatthe university lives by: Equality, Liberty, Justiceand Pluralism .7

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The city& the UniversityThe University of Seville is a referent in the city’s social and cultural lifeWith a privileged climate, Seville is a universal, worldwide known and most visited city, which has servedas an inspiration of painters and writers.It is the capital of Andalucía, Spain’s largest and southernmost region, just a short hop across the sea fromMorocco. The Giralda and Alcázar, two examples ofstunning Moorish architecture, exist as a reminder ofAndalucía’s Islamic heritage.Welcome to the University of Seville9

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Seville has a very extensive line of bikewaysSeville is a sustainable city, with more than 140 km of bikelanes separated from the road by protective boundary markers. It offers the best aspects of Andalucía, including traditional, delicious and cheap tapas, available at bars and terraces, and very friendly and hospitable people.Welcome to the University of Seville11

The University of Seville is the second in Spain andthe first in Andalusia according to the number of studentsFounded in 1505, the University of Seville (US)is the second largest in Spain in terms of number of students (over 70.000), and the first inAndalucía. At the center of gravity of the city’ssocial and cultural life, the university owns anextensive historic-artistic collection amountingto thousands of pieces. It is on a par with someof Spain’s major museums.Today, the US is well known for its vital research in Technology and Science, which notonly aids the development of science as a whole but, more importantly, enriches and develops the culture of Seville and Andalusia. TheUS is positioned among the best reputed universities in the world, according to the mostrelevant international rankings.The US takes pride in its self-government andindependence but, above all, in its ability toprovide a public service at such a high standarddue to the excellence in teaching and research.This motivation is reflected in its ancient motto with the four qualities that the university lives by: Equality, Liberty, Justice and Pluralism .12

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Over 2.000 international students arriveevery year to the University of SevilleThe US International Center provides supportto the university international projects, andhosts the US internationalization services. Italso seeks the international promotion andvisibility of the US, and the US relationshipswith international institutions and networks.As a central service, the Welcome Office of theInternational Center assists international students, teachers, researchers, and administrative staff, in every academic and non-academicand practical question, in order to make theirstay in Seville as pleasant as possible.14TheInternationalCenterWelcome to the University of Seville

The university of Seville is strongly committedto internationalization. With more than 700international mobility agreements, duringthe last academic year (2016-2017) we received about 2.000 international exchange students, and sent about 1.500 US students touniversities from all over the world.By joining the US integrate educational system, international students will benefit fromexcellent teaching, develop transferable skills,enjoy a new city and new cultural perspectives,improve their language competences, find newinterests and career opportunities, gain personal development, and make lifelong friends.37 international double master degrees15

Academic offerMore than 133 departments and 4.000 faculty membersBeing a comprehensive university, the US hasone of the widest academic offers at Spain,both at the undergraduate and graduate level.27 Faculties and Schools spread all over the citycompose our campus. Thus, we are proud to saythat the city is our campus!The US academic offer covers all areas ofknowledge, from Arts and Humanities to Technology, Social Sciences, Experimental Sciences and Health. More than 7000 agreementswith companies and other institutions ensurea broad range of opportunities for work placements, promoting the employability of ourstudents.16

60719111Undergraduate degreesNational joint undergraduate degrees1Double undergraduate degreesNational double undergraduate degree1International double undergraduate degrees8536237Master degreesNational joint master degrees1Double master degreesErasmus mundus joint master degreesInternational double master degrees24 Doctoral degrees8 National joint doctoral degrees1 150 Continuing education programs1 With other Spanish UniversitiesWelcome to the University of Seville17

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F-3A Main Building1 - Rector’s office2 - Faculty of Philology3 - Faculty of Geography and HistoryB Reina Mercedes Campus1 - School of Architecture2 - School of Building Engineering3 - CITIUS (General Research Services)4 - Faculty of Pharmacy5 - Faculty of Chemistry6 - Faculty of Biology7 - Faculty of Physics8 - Modern Language Center9 - Faculty of Mathematics10 - School of Computer EngineeringG-8C Ramón y Cajal Campus1 - Faculty of Education Sciences2 - Faculty of Work Sciences3 - Faculty of Economicsand Business Sciences4 - Faculty of Law5-6 Faculty of Philosophy / Facultyof Psychology7 - Faculty of Tourism and FinanceD Health Sciences Campus1 - Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapyand Podology2 - Faculty of Medicine3 - Faculty of DentistryE Cartuja Campus1 - School of Engineering2 - Faculty of CommunicationF Faculties outside the campuses1 - Faculty of Fine Arts2 - Faculty of Fine Arts Annex3 - School of Agricultural Engineering4 - Polytechnic SchoolG Others buildings1 - Uruguay pavilion – Universitycommunity assistance2 - Brasil pavilion – Research services3 - Mexico pavilion – InternationalGraduate School and Center forContinuing Education4 - Main library. Antonio Machadoy Núñez5 - Corominas building – Seville UniversityPress and Audiovisual Services(SAV)6 - CICUS - Centre for cultural activities7 - International Centre8 - SADUS - Sports facilitesWelcome to the University of Seville19

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Spanish lessons for international studentsThe US Modern Language Center (Instituto deIdiomas, IDI), supports the teaching and learning of languages throughout the university. Itdoes so flexibly in accordance with the needsof its users, including exchange students andinternational visiting scholars and administrative staff.Our language programs emphasize doing ratherthan knowing, so that students learn to speak,listen, read, and write in ways that are immediately useful in a real world setting.The Language Center provides a range of courses in eleven languages, including Spanish forinternational students and staff (followed bySIELE accreditation), Arab, Chinese, English,French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian.Welcome to the University of Seville21

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Research3rd Spanish university in patent registrationCommitted with regional economic and social development, the US is firmly engaged to research.With more than 500 research groups, it ranksamong the Top 10 Spanish research universities(in terms of publications).It is the first university in Andalusia in getting funds from the European Commissionframework programmes. Through the Joint Research Centers, the US has set up strategic alliances with other research institutions (especiallythe Spanish National Council for Research, CSIC),strengthening collaborative research in areas ofcommon interest, in order to increase productivity, competitiveness, and international impact ofour research.Welcome to the University of Seville23

LibraryMore than 15 libraries24

With more than 200 incunabulaThe US Library is an essential tool for teachingand research. It offers a rich and varied collection of more than 2 million paper and electronic documents in multiple formats.The Library “Fondo Antiguo” (repository of ancientbooks, largely digitized), with more than 200incunabula, is one of the best in Spain.Library is friendly open to users, with a largecollection of scientific journals, electronicresources, and publications from the US availablethrough internet.Welcome to the University of Seville25

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CultureThe University of Seville is a referent for the city in culturaland artistic promotionThe university has an innovative cultural policy based on cutting edge ideas for developingartistry in all its forms. Headquarters of theUS “Center for Cultural Initiatives” (CICUS) is apalace located at the city center. Photographicand painting expositions, festivals of dance,theatre, and music (ej jazz, classical), performances or cinema cycles are just few examplesof the vast cultural offer, which is freely opento university members and visitors.The US also cultivates relationships with thecity’s many artistic institutions, putting on collaborative performances and exhibitions. Collaborations take place at CICUS headquarters,at the Teatro de la Maestranza, the city’s operahouse, and the impressive colonial buildings ofthe old tobacco factory, among others.Welcome to the University of Seville27

University ServicesWe have a strong commitment with equality, integration and healthy habitsWe are a university committed to the societyand the environment. The US offers a widecatalogue of services, including student’s residences, canteens, childcare and sport services,as well as an integral and personalized attention to disability, diversity, and inclusion.The US sports facilities are a referent in thecity. The sport complex at “Los Bermejales” isone of the Spain’s best university sport facilities. It comprises a multi-functional pavilionwith about 5.860 square meters, big enough tohost not only sport competitions, but also activities related to leisure, amusement or health.Other facilities include fitness rooms, tennisand paddle courts, gymnasium, pitches forfootball, hockey and rugby, and climatizedswimming pools, among others.28

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Welcome to the University of Seville 19 G-8 F-3 D Health Sciences Campus 1 - Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podology 2 - Faculty of Medicine 3 - Faculty of Dentistry E Cartuja Campus 1 - School of Engineering 2 - Faculty of Communication F Faculties outside the campuses 1 - Faculty of Fine Arts 2 - Faculty of Fine Arts Annex