and
its staff is composed of 5 persons plus the Director (speaking
English and French). The Office organises an orientation
Session for the Master students when arriving in Madrid
and helps the students with all the practicalities through
their stay at Comillas through the International Coordinators.
In addition to the International Relations Office the University
provides the following services: Pastoral Service; Service
for Guidance & Commitment concerning Solidarity; Medical
& Psychological Service; Sports Service: Students can
participate in a wide range of sports both within a University
and in competitions with other universities; International
Relations Service; Information & Accommodation Office;
Social Work Unit for personalised attention to disabled
students; Bookshops; Libraries: with approximately 500,000
volumes & 2,200 academic & professional journals
(also on-line management); Laboratories; Cafeterias &
Dining Rooms; Employment Bureau: Assistance to join the
professional world will be given by job consultants at this
office. Internships in companies; Cultural Activities: Opinion,
cinema, environment, music, competition groups, debating
club, choir, theatre, exhibitions, photography and painting
classes, visits to museums and trips; Information Systems
& Computing Service.
Detailed information will be provided during the General
Guidance Session for the Master students. More info at www.upcomillas.es.
Language courses:
Logically, master students are expected to have sufficient
working knowledge of Spanish as lectures are given in this
language. Extra language classes are provided free of charge
and are partially financed by the SOCRATES/ERASMUS programme.
The classes usually begin on the Monday following a level
exam. English and French classes are also offered within
the University.
Hosting services:
A general guidance session and reception will take place
2 or 3 days before the start of classes. The students will
have a meeting with the International Relations Coordinator
or, in some cases, with the Head of Studies, who will inform
them about registration procedures and the deadlines for
registering, lecture timetables and other matters of interest
to the students.
COMILLAS also tries to help its students to find accommodation
through the Information and Accommodation Office at
aloja@oia.upcomillas.es, info_oia@oia.upcomillas.es; Mon-Fri 9h to 13'30
h and 15'30 h to 17'30 h. This Office provides lists of
accommodations with families, apartments and residences.
Costs may vary from 275 to 400€ per month, full board
ranges from 600 to 800€. |