Frequently Asked Questions Secretariat

Admission
How can I access undergraduate studies if I have completed high school studies?

After passing the University Access Assessment (PEvAU) , you must apply for a place through the process known as " Pre-registration ". This procedure is regulated by the Single University District Commission of Andalusia and involves submitting the grades obtained in the Baccalaureate and the PEvAU.

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How can I access undergraduate studies if I have completed advanced vocational training programs?

Once you have obtained a Higher Technician Vocational Training , you must apply for a place through the process known as "Pre-registration" . This is a procedure regulated by the Single University District Commission of Andalusia, in which you participate using the grades obtained in the aforementioned studies and, where applicable, in the University Access Assessment (PEvAU) (this is only considered if passed).

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How do I access Master's studies?

To be admitted to a Master's degree , you must be in one of these situations:

  1. To hold a Bachelor's degree , or a degree as an Architect, Engineer, Bachelor, Technical Architect, Diploma, Technical Engineer or Master, or another expressly declared equivalent.
  2. To hold a foreign university degree issued by a higher education institution in the European Higher Education Area that qualifies the holder in the issuing country for access to master's level studies.
  3. To hold a foreign university degree, equivalent to the degree level in Spain , but which has not been validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education and which qualifies the holder in their country of origin to pursue postgraduate studies.

Exceptions to consider:

- In general, it will be possible to access a master's degree if, in undergraduate studies, there remain to be completed, at most, the Final Degree Project and 9 compulsory or optional/compulsory credits, as well as the accreditation of the required foreign language proficiency.

- In the enabling master's degrees with Academic Programs with Successive Pathways (PARS), it will be possible to access if in the corresponding undergraduate studies there are a maximum of 30 credits remaining to be passed, among which must be the Final Degree Project and a maximum of 9 credits of basic training, compulsory or optional/compulsory, as well as the accreditation of linguistic competence in the English language ( applicable only to undergraduate students of this School ).

The application for admission is made through the process known as “Pre-registration”, which is regulated by the Single University District Commission of Andalusia .

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Tuition
How do I register at this school?

Both at this School and throughout the University of Seville, registration is formalized online, through the Self-Registration process.

How do I access the online registration?

Access is through the Virtual User (UVUS).

What can I do if I have passed a subject in the Second Ordinary Call and I register before the corresponding grade is added to my transcript?

If the formalization of enrollment cannot wait until the grade is recorded in your file, it is advisable to choose payment in installments so that once the enrollment and file are regularized, the amount paid for the subject(s) in question will be deducted from the second or subsequent installments and thus you will not have to request a refund.

Is it necessary to re-enroll in the Bachelor's Thesis/Master's Thesis if I was unable to defend it in the course I enrolled in?

The registration process for the Bachelor's/Master's Thesis is the same as for any other subject in the curriculum. Therefore, if it is not passed in the academic year in which it was registered, a new registration will be required.
However, for Master's Theses, the defense deadlines established by the University of Seville in the academic calendar must be taken into account.

What happens if I don't submit the self-registration documentation?

Registrations made through the "Self-Registration" are valid from the moment they are completed.
However, failure to submit the required documentation will result in the cancellation of the registration, without any right to a refund of the fees paid.

What is the deadline for modifying the registration?

Registration changes can only be made during the regular registration period. Those who register after the end of this period will have 10 business days from the date of registration to make changes.

Is there a limit to the number of credits I can enroll in?

Yes. Students must enroll in a minimum of 30 credits and a maximum of 90 , without this limitation affecting the Final Degree/Master's Project or work placements.
If the student, upon request, has been considered a student with special academic needs, the minimum is reduced to 12 credits .

Who can extend their enrollment?

Exclusively those students who have previously formalized their enrollment during the regular period .

How many credits can I enroll in during the extended enrollment period?

Since the 2018-19 academic year, there is no limit to the number of credits you can enroll in during the extension period , although you should keep in mind that the total number of credits enrolled between the regular period and the extension period cannot exceed the aforementioned 90, once the credits passed in the Third Ordinary Call have been subtracted, if applicable.

Until when can I request cancellation of enrollment and where do I submit the request?

Applications must be submitted to the School's Secretariat by March 31st.
Exceptionally, a full or partial cancellation of enrollment may be requested at the University's General or Auxiliary Registry due to a serious, documented illness that prevents the continuation of studies.
In such cases, cancellation will result in the cancellation of the scholarship requested, and for newly admitted students, the loss of their assigned place.

Are there any reasons that would prevent the cancellation of registration?

Yes, in addition to submitting the application late, having grades from the current course included in the file.

Is it possible to partially cancel a registration?

Yes, in these cases:

  • Due to an unforeseen conflict between class and exam schedules.
  • Because they obtained an entry visa to Spain after the start of the academic year.
  • Due to unexpected academic causes that make the provision of the service impossible. 
  • Due to a serious illness that has arisen, duly documented, preventing him from continuing his studies.

In the first three cases, the application will be submitted to the Center's Secretariat and addressed to the Director, and in the last case, to the General or Auxiliary Registry of the University and addressed to the Vice-Rectorate for Students.

Exam Announcements
How many official exam sessions am I entitled to take per academic year?

For courses you are enrolling in for the first time, you may only take the two exam sessions following the end of the academic term.
For courses you are enrolling in for the second or subsequent time, you may take three regular exam sessions.
In any case, this is subject to the number of available exam sessions.
You may use all three exam sessions if you have less than 10% of the credits remaining in your program, excluding those for the Bachelor's/Master's Thesis. Failing one of these sessions will not count towards your academic standing.

How many times can I fail an official exam session?

Generally, you can attempt exams up to five times throughout your degree.
If you fail the sixth attempt, you will not be able to continue your studies the following year, unless you meet one of the following conditions:
● You have a maximum of 30 credits remaining to complete your degree: once you reach this point, the number of exam attempts will no longer be limited, unless the program is discontinued.
● You have more than 30 credits remaining to complete your degree:
o If you have passed the first year of study, you will be granted one additional exam attempt by the University.
o If you exhaust this attempt and have passed at least 50% of the total course load for your degree, you may be granted, upon request and on an exceptional basis, a second additional exam attempt.
Or if you also exhaust the second one and have passed at least 75% of the overall teaching load of the degree, you may obtain, upon request and on an exceptional basis, a third grace call.

A differential margin of up to 2.5% may be applied to these percentages.

Who can take the exam in the Third Ordinary Call (December)?

According to the University of Seville's Registration Regulations, students may apply if they are either repeating their registration in the subject being examined, or if they have less than 10% of the total credits remaining, excluding credits assigned to the Final Degree Project/Final Master's Project and external internships.

Is it necessary to have been enrolled in the previous course in order to be able to apply for the Third Ordinary Call (December)?

No, you can repeat the subject even if you were enrolled in a previous course before the last one.

Is it necessary to submit any application in order to apply for the Third Ordinary Call (December)?

No, and the records will automatically include all students who meet the conditions set out in the Enrollment Regulations.

To which course does the Third Ordinary Call (December) belong, the one that ended in September or the one that started?

The academic year begins in September, and the Third Ordinary Examination Session is, by order, the first official examination session to be held in the new academic year. It should not be interpreted as belonging to the academic year that ended in September.

Will I get a refund for the tuition fees for the subjects I pass in the Third Ordinary Call (December)?

Starting with the 2015/2016 academic year, undergraduate and master's degree students who have passed one or more subjects in the third ordinary examination period will be entitled to a 70% discount on the tuition fees paid for those subjects. The University of Seville (US) will automatically process the refund as follows:
● If there are outstanding installment payments, the refund amount will be reduced by these payments.
● If the refund amount exceeds the total of the outstanding installments, or if the tuition has already been paid in full at the time the refund is processed, a receipt for the refund amount will be generated, and the refund will be automatically processed by the US Financial Management Office.
The refund will be deposited into the account associated with the last paid receipt or, if applicable, the MEFP scholarship application, provided the student is the account holder, joint account holder, or beneficiary.
If the student paid the tuition in a single installment via bank transfer, and the account associated with the last paid receipt does not list them as the account holder, joint account holder, or beneficiary, or if the account has been closed, the student must provide the School's Registrar's Office with a bank account where they are listed as the account holder, joint account holder, or beneficiary.

Adaptations/Acknowledgments
When are course adaptations/recognitions requested?

Applications must be submitted within the deadlines approved in the Academic Calendar approved by the University of Seville for each academic year. In any case, never during the extension period.

Can I apply for recognition without being enrolled?

No, it is necessary to have formalized enrollment during the regular period.

Is it mandatory to enroll in the subjects for which I am requesting recognition?

No, unless the subject(s) in question are basic training and you enroll in subjects from a higher course.

What activities are eligible to be recognized as credits for the common optional module in Bachelor's degree studies?
  • Cultural, solidarity and cooperation activities offered by the University of Seville ( http://servicio.us.es/academica/reconoactivgrados )
  • Sports activities offered by the Sports Service of the US ( SADUS ).
  • Student representation.
  • Accreditation of work experience related to the studies being pursued.
  • Extracurricular activities.
  • Accreditation of other language levels by the Language Institute .
How many credits can I have listed on my transcript?

In undergraduate studies, a maximum of 6 credits can be recognized for cultural, sports, student representation, solidarity and cooperation activities, as well as for language levels higher than those required in the studies, provided they are accredited by the US Language Institute.

For work or professional experience, both in undergraduate and master's degrees, a maximum of 15 percent of the total credits in the curriculum may be recognized. Within this limit, up to 6 credits will be recognized for each year of accredited work or professional experience.

Company Internship
What requirements must be met to be able to carry out an internship in a company for which I later wish to request credit recognition?

That there is an agreement for this purpose between the University of Seville and the company and that a Professor-Tutor has been assigned by the School.
In undergraduate studies, in addition, having passed 50% of the total teaching load of the degree.

Can you do an internship in any degree program?

No, only in those whose verification records include it.
 

Course Tips
Do I have to apply to join the Course Council?

No. The lists of students who enter the Course Council are generated automatically based on their records.

How do I know if my grades have been changed in the Course Council?

The only way to know if your grade has been changed is to compare the grade that the teachers have given as final after reviewing the exams with the one you will see in your file (Virtual Secretary) once the minutes have been signed by the teachers.

Are teachers obligated to change the grades of students who participate in Course Councils?

No. Teachers are presented with proposals, but it is they who ultimately accept or reject them.
 

Securities
When can I apply for the issuance of the Engineering or Master's degree?

Only after the defense of the Final Degree Project/Master's Thesis has been passed and the grade has been transferred to the academic record.

When can I request the issuance of my Graduate degree?

Only after all the credits required by the curriculum have been passed and in the manner indicated therein, and the linguistic skills have been accredited.

Can I remain enrolled if I apply for the degree?

The application for issuance of the degree certificate entails the closure of the student's academic record in the degree program in question. Therefore, the student will not be able to take exams or be graded in any additional courses in which they may have enrolled, nor will they be able to undertake internships through Cooperation Agreements or exchange programs such as Erasmus/SICUE.
Furthermore, under no circumstances will credits of any kind, including those derived from Agreements or Erasmus programs, be recognized.

However, if the student is interested in obtaining new mentions/specializations, they must apply for a place with the Director of the Center where they completed their degree.

Can someone else collect the title on my behalf?

Only if you have a notarized power of attorney issued for that purpose.

However, if you reside in a different location than the one where this University is located, you may request in writing, after payment of the agreed public prices, that the degree be sent to the Government Sub-delegation in the Province or the nearest Consular Office to your residence.

 

What is the European Diploma Supplement (EDS)?

It is a certificate issued in two languages, which at the University of Seville are Spanish and English, which accompanies the official university degree and reflects the learning outcomes, accredited knowledge and professional skills acquired by the student.

Who can apply for the issuance of the European Diploma Supplement?

Currently, it can be issued to students of first and second cycle degrees, undergraduate and master's degrees who have applied for their Official University Degree from September 12, 2003, the date on which the Royal Decree regulating its issuance came into force.

Linguistic Competencies
Which language can I choose to overcome the language skills required for my Bachelor's degree?

The only language that provides linguistic competence in the Bachelor's degrees of this School is English.
 

What specific level is required of me?

Level B1 in all grades.
 

How can I pass language studies to certify my language skills?


● Validation of previous certificates by the University of Seville's Language Institute.
● Courses completed at the University of Seville's Language Institute.
● Accreditation tests to be taken by the University of Seville's Language Institute.
● Regular courses offered by the Faculty of Philology and the Faculty of Tourism and Finance at the University of Seville.

 

I have a higher level of language proficiency than required by my course of study. Can I get credits for that?

Yes. In all undergraduate programs at this School, except those offered by Andalucía-Tech, passing the B2 level of English may, upon student request, lead to the recognition of 4.5 optional credits from the common block (English in Engineering).
In Andalucía-Tech programs, the B2 level of English will award 3 credits.
Furthermore, for each level above B2, an additional 3 credits may be obtained, up to a maximum of 6.

 

What if I have accreditation in another language?

If, in addition to English, you have accredited a level of another language from B1 upwards, you can request recognition of 3 credits per level, up to a maximum of 6, provided that you have not exceeded 6 through participation in cultural, sporting, student representation activities, etc

 

Is a minimum level required in Master's studies?

No.