Exchange students at IRIARTE
Welcome to Iriarte University College. Welcome to Tenerife, volcanic, exuberant and multi-faceted.
ERASMUS
INCOMING STUDENTS
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
1
PARTNER
NOMINATION
2
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
ADMISSION
3
ARRIVAL AT IRIARTE
START OF THE SEMESTER
KEY DATES
Some important dates for you.
FALL SEMESTER
Welcome day: September 11th
Nomination: March / September
Begining: September 11th
Ending: December 21st
Exams: January 9 – 19
Enrollment: on arrival
SPRING SEMESTER
Welcome day: January 22nd
Nomination: March / January
Begining: January 22th
Ending: May 8th
Exams: May 13 – 22
Enrollment: on arrival
TERM DATES
Fall 23: September 11th to January 19th / Spring 24: January 22nd to May 22nd
ORIENTATION
Orientation for both semesters is given on the first day of class.
NOMINATIONS INSTRUCTIONS
Coordinators are required to nominate their students according to their study field at Home University.
LANGUAGE
The official languages are English and Spanish, in all the subjects the students can study and prepare exams and assignments in English or Spanish.
ACADEMIC OFFER
256 ECTS directly offered in English
ADD & DROP
Starts on the first day of class in both semesters and students will have approximately a month to make enrollment adjustments.
ATTENDANCE
The attendance to some courses is compulsory: make sure you respect the minimum attendance rate, otherwise you won’t be able to sit for exams. Schedule overlap is allowed.
INMIGRATION
Iriarte provides international students the official admission letter (in Spanish) directed to National Police in order to get the ID.
ENROLMENT
For both semesters the enrolment is on arrival.
ACOMMODATION
We have several arranged accommodations in the best areas of Puerto de la Cruz. We also offer information and guidance in the search for accommodation alternatives, both in private apartments for rent in the vicinity of Iriarte, individually or shared, as well as in the Residences and Senior Colleges of the University of La Laguna. The College is very well connected by public transport with the metropolitan area.
TRANSPORT
The public transport company TITSA offers university students a monthly bonus of 30€, which is a flat rate in all the bus lines of the island and the metropolitan tram.
WE ARE IN PUERTO DE LA CRUZ, TENERIFE
One of Tenerife´s top resorts
Puerto de la Cruz is on the north coast of the island. Both Spanish and island traditions are evident in the former fishing village. Its Sardine Festival and annual Carnaval are two highlights of life on the island. Busy, narrow streets of the Old Town, packed with colonial architecture, make walking a safer bet than driving. Popular attractions include Lago Martianez, Playa Jardín, the Banana Plantation and the Botanical Gardens, which date back to 1788.
IMPRINTED
ON YOUR HEART
Puerto de la Cruz captivates everyone who sets out to make new discoveries and discover themselves in others. Here you live alongside volcanoes and converse with the sea, revisit its history and tradition, and immerse yourself in urban life, culture and the avant-garde.
Pedestrianised Historic Site
A protected site with more than 140 buildings that speak of the history of a cosmopolitan town.
Festivals and Traditions
There are more than 20 cultural events of international interest taking place during the year.
CULTURAL
SITES
An open and participatory environment
Many places in the city offer an all-year-round programme of activities in theatre, art, photography, cinema, music and all kinds of interesting events often in various languages.
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ENJOY
BATHING
Places to swim
“El Lago”, a place that the locals are very proud of, is one of the most admired examples of coastal landscape transformation for leisure in the world; a museum of contemporary outdoor art, built with basalt rock, emerald waters, gardens and sculptures, with imposing views of Mount Teide in the backdrop.
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COSY
CAFES
A wide choice of tasty coffees
The botantics, landscape and climate make Puerto de la Cruz a special place to enjoy a coffee with exceptional views. In Puerto you will also find cafes rich in history, where you can often hear live music and enjoy the lively atmosphere and get great service at the same time.
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You’ll feel inspired and reinvigorated by the light, mild temperatures and exotic landscapes in the turquoise haven of Puerto de la Cruz, where nature is on your doorstep and Mount Teide stands in the background.
A volcanic coast
Black sand beaches and reefs where you can take a dip – beautiful places where lava and the sea once met.
Lots of ways to get around
Walk along historic paths through the forest, ride the waves on a surfboard or glide through the air on a paraglider – whatever you do, do it to feel good.
SMELL THE SEA,
TOUCH THE SKY
SMELL THE SEA,
TOUCH THE SKY
You’ll feel inspired and reinvigorated by the light, mild temperatures and exotic landscapes in the turquoise haven of Puerto de la Cruz, where nature is on your doorstep and Mount Teide stands in the background.
A volcanic coast
Black sand beaches and reefs where you can take a dip – beautiful places where lava and the sea once met.
Lots of ways to get around
Walk along historic paths through the forest, ride the waves on a surfboard or glide through the air on a paraglider – whatever you do, do it to feel good.
LOCAL
HISTORY
A rich artistic and cultural heritage
The style of the region is colonial, traditional Canarian architecture, with its quaint balconies and chapels, courtyards, old forts, paths and squares which echo the past and inspire ideas for the future.
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SHOPPING
AREAS
Main places to shop
From Plaza del Charco and the fishing port, the busiest streets in the city, to Calle Quintana, San Juan and Iriarte. Here there are fashion shops, antiques, a shopping centre, restaurants and recreational areas on offer.
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OTHER TREASURES
FROM puerto
A strategic point in the north
Puerto de la Cruz, just a short distance from the island’s most unforgettable places that will remain in your heart forever. The north facing side of the island is a place rich in vegetation, you will discover villages, squares, and a rich history such as weaving traditions particular to this region.
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Life at 68°F means you can enjoy doing everything just a stone’s throw from the sea, under a canopy of stars, and at any time of the year: swimming in the ocean, doing sports, enjoying an open-air concert or eating at an outdoor café where they serve typical food made with care.
Open air shopping area
World heritage sites
Lake Martianez
Historics gardens
THE PLEASURE
OF SEASONS
THE PLEASURE
OF SEASONS
Life at 68°F means you can enjoy doing everything just a stone’s throw from the sea, under a canopy of stars, and at any time of the year: swimming in the ocean, doing sports, enjoying an open-air concert or eating at an outdoor café where they serve typical food made with care.
Open air shopping area
World heritage sites
Lake Martianez
Historics gardens
Tenerife is the most spacious and highest of the Canary Isles.
Puerto de la Cruz, a city which looks over the ocean, surrounded by banana trees, irrigated land and vineyards, watched over by the great volcano: Mount Teide.
In a sub-tropical environment and shielded all year round by an anti-cyclone on the islands, Puerto de la Cruz has a mild summer, refreshed by the Alisios winds, and a pleasant winter, tempered by the Atlantic.More than 3,000 hours of light per year, an average temperature of 68°F and 60% humidity makes for the perfect atmosphere to enjoy outdoor living.
Tenerife is the most spacious and highest of the Canary Isles.
Puerto de la Cruz, a city which looks over the ocean, surrounded by banana trees, irrigated land and vineyards, watched over by the great volcano: Mount Teide.
In a sub-tropical environment and shielded all year round by an anti-cyclone on the islands, Puerto de la Cruz has a mild summer, refreshed by the Alisios winds, and a pleasant winter, tempered by the Atlantic.More than 3,000 hours of light per year, an average temperature of 68°F and 60% humidity makes for the perfect atmosphere to enjoy outdoor living.
MORE ABOUT TENERIFE
Living in Tenerife
Getting there, gastronomy, about the island of Tenerife, tourist information, getting around…
TENERIFE.ES
TENERIFE NORTH, ANOTHER DIMENSION
The narrow coastal fringe running from the Teno mountains in the far west to the Anaga massif.
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Tenerife with a twist: winter sun, plus wildlife and wine
The quieter north of the Canaries’ largest island offers cloud forests, lava fields, vineyards and friendly towns.