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International Welcome Point

Guide for international students

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International Welcome Point - International Relations Office

Who we are/Contact data

The International Welcome Point (IWP) offers assistance to international students, researchers and teachers interested in staying at our university.

At Espinardo Campus you can find us at:

Rector Soler building, 2nd  floor (n. 18)
30071 MURCIA – SPAIN

Accommodation and legalization: vimur@um.es
Phone: +34 868 88 3889
Fax: +34 868 88 8375

We open from Monday till Friday from 10.00 till 13.00 with a previous appointment through https://citaprevia.um.es/citaprevia/SRIMOVIN 

You will also be able to organise accommodation and legalization in our Information Point and Enquiries Office at La Merced Campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.00 till 13.00.

At  La Merced Campus, we have an Information Point and Enquiries Office located in:

Rector Loustau building, ground floor
30001 MURCIA-SPAIN
Phone: +34 868 888113 – Fax +34 868 888114
E-mail:: internacionales@um.es

We open from Monday till Friday from 10.00 till 13.00 For our office at la Merced Campus it’s not necessary to arrange any appointment.

Addressees

International Students

a) Involved in a mobility programme: students previously selected by their home universities to carry out any kind of studies or research at the UMU through an existing agreement between both institutions.

b) Not involved in mobility programmes: students from other universities who want to carry out studies at the UMU and are not involved in any mobility programme:

b.1) Visiting student: This condition is hold by foreign students who having legal access to university studies, although not being included in the framework of a programme or mobility agreement, wish to broaden their education by taking courses of official studies at the University of Murcia in an extracurricular way. Visiting students will be considered students of the University of Murcia during the period of their enrollment, and will also be subject to all academic and organizational standards of our university. Regulation

b.2) Master Students: Students admitted for Master studies. Admission

b.3) Phd Students: students admitted for Doctorate studies 
               
b.4) Students who have completed their secondary education in another country and want to enroll in undergraduate studies

b.5) Students who have begun their studies at a foreign university and want to continue in the UMU: The admission criteria and application deadlines for students who have started their studies abroad and want ot continue in our University,are the same as those adopted for the records' transfer admission. The student must contact the Secretary of the center where he/she wants to enrol.

Researchers

From other universities or research centers, foreigners who are temporarily employed by the University of Murcia for the development of teaching and research activities, according to the research and teaching of the different departments or colleges of the University of Murcia.
Researcher protocol.

Administrative staff from foreign universities:

http://www.um.es/internacionales/europa/movilidad/

University of Murcia

The University of Murcia has 5 different campuses:

All academic information can be found in: http://www.um.es/web/estudios/

Campus maps

How to get to Murcia

Airports

Aeropuerto de San Javier (Murcia), 47 km a Murcia.
Tel:+34 968 17 2000

Aeropuerto de El Altet (Alicante) , 68 km a Murcia.
Tel:+34 966 91 91 00/ +34 966 91 94 00

Trains

Estación de El Carmen (Murcia). Tel:+34 968 25 25 72

Buses

Estación de autobuses de San Andrés (Murcia). Tel:+34 968 29 22 11

Motorways and toll roads

Autopista del Mediterráneo A-7: France, Barcelona/Valencia/Alicante/ Murcia
Autovía A-30: Madrid/Albacete/Murcia/Cartagena
Autovía con Andalucía E-15

Transport to Espinardo Campus

How can I buy a ticket/bus pass?

For the bus

  1. On the bus. Approximate price: ticket 1,50 euros  
  2. UNIBONO: to apply for it, you need a University of Murcia e-mail address.

For the tram

  1. At the ticket dispensers of the tram stops.
  2. UNIBONO It costs 20,40 euros/month with unlimited travel. Only for students. To apply for it, you need a University of Murcia e-mail address.

If you need more information, enter at: http://www.um.es/alumnos/transporte/

Accommodation

  1. Vivir en Murcia Project: the options are sharing accommodation with other students, renting accommodation by yourself or living with a host family. We offer the possibility of renting for less than 3 months. 
  2. Other accommodation possibilities: private Halls of Residence, and the “Colegio Mayor Azarbe”.
  3. Alternative accommodation service in which university students live with elderly people: this is organised in collaboration with the University and Murcia City Council.

Language Service (SIDI)

Offer foreign students the opportunity of studying Spanish in the following forms:

Through the Language Service (Servicio de Idiomas) of Murcia University you can also do the tests to obtain DELE Certificate (Diploma Español de Lengua Extranjera) which is issued by the Instituto Cervantes. Regarding May call, the registration widow usually starts from the end of March.

You also have offer for the following courses: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese and Japanese. Further information at: http://www.um.es/idiomas

Language Service courses are extracurricular and Scheduled depending on demand.

Sports Activities Service

A wide range of facilities. These are mainly at the Espinardo Campus:

The Sports Activities Service promotes and organises sport at all levels and for all groups in the university community.

Dining Facilities

Servicio de Calidad Ambiental, Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición

Student Card (Smart Card)

Student ID card which incorporates a chip where information about the cardholder is stored.
Uses:

It serves many other purposes:

http://www.um.es/atica/carnet

University clubs and societies / Erasmus Student Network

The University favours the integration and participation of all those at the University of Murcia through the creation of societies, such as departmental organisations, University "tunas" (traditional music groups), co-operation for development, etc. http://www.um.es/alumnos/servicios.php

The Erasmus Student Network in Murcia (ESN-Murcia) is a key society which helps international students to further integrate into Murcian society by organising activities such as parties, tours, coffee meetings, etc. Facebook

University of Murcia Wi-Fi connection

These are the steps for wi-fi connection:
    •  Right click on the icon:clip1
    • Select the wireless network "Icarum". The connection icon will pass through several phases: clip2

             until : clip3

       3. Open Internet Explorer (or Firefox,...)
       4. Go to the address  https://icarum.um.es/login
       5. Introduce username and password (…..@um.es).
       6. Ready for use.

    Obtaining a Visa and Residence Permit

    Stays of less than three months:

    1. EU CITIZENS:* Please, bear in mind that if you are a student from the EU staying less than 3 months, you do not need to apply for this unless advised otherwise. (If you are coming to the University of Murcia as an employee, you need the NIE number to sign the contract). This procedure is called “Inscripción en el registro oficial de extranjeros” (Inscription in the official foreigners registry). There’s no need to arrange an appointment for this procedure. You must go directly to the police station and state that you wish to register on the “registro oficial de extranjeros”. The applicant must carry his/ her passport. One of the administration officers will provide you with the relevant form and process your application. After that, a new appointment will be scheduled in order to obtain the corresponding certificate that will include the NIE number (Foreigners Identity Number) assigned to the applicant. In order to obtain this certificate a  fee must be paid.
    2. NON- EU CITIZENS: There’s no need to arrange an appointment for this procedure. You must go    directly to the police station. This procedure is called “Solicitud de certificado de NIE” (Application for NIE certificate). In order to apply for this, you must fill in two copies of the EX-13 form, and provide your original passport, photocopies of all its pages, including the one with the visa and the blank ones. The NIE certificate is immediately issued after the payment of the relevant fee.

    Stays of three months or more:

    1. EU CITIZENS: This procedure is called “Inscripción en el registro oficial de extranjeros” ONLY FOR RESEARCHERS AND CONTRACTS. (Inscription in the official foreigners registry). There’s no need to arrange an appointment for this procedure. You must go directly to the police station and state that you wish to be registered on the “registro oficial de extranjeros. The applicant must carry his/ her passport. One of the administration officers will provide the relevant form and process your application. After that, a new appointment will be scheduled in order to obtain the corresponding certificate that will include the NIE number assigned to the applicant. In order to obtain this certificate a  fee must be paid.
    2. NON- EU CITIZENS: Appointment needed. Paperwork to be carried out at both the Police Station and the Foreigners office. The name of this procedure is “Solicitud de la tarjeta de residente” (Application for the resident card). For this, the applicant must fill in two copies of the EX-11 form, and provide their original passport, photocopies of all its pages, including the one with the visa and the blank ones, 3 photos and the “certificado de empadronamiento” (although this can be done later on in the year). The resident card will be ready in around 30 days. For the interim period, the applicant will be issued with a receipt bearing their NIE number.
      • RENEWAL OF THE “TARJETA DE RESIDENTE” (RESIDENT'S CARD): In order to renew this card the same documents used to apply for it, in the first instance are requested. Apart from that, it is necessary to have repatriation insurance and be able to prove economic solvency.
      • OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT: We strongly recommend those in need of a NIE number not to  open a bank account until they have been issued with one in order to avoid the payment of unnecessary fees.

    More information at: http://ouemurcia.cgsmurcia.org

    Healthcare/Hospitals

    1. EU CITIZENS: If you need healthcare while on a temporary stay in another member state, you can go directly to a care provider with your European Health Insurance Card or equivalent paper form.
    2. NON-EU CITIZENS: Swiss citizens from outside the EU Switzerland, and EEA must take out a medical insurance policy in their country before travelling or with a Spanish provider immediately on arrival. If the policy is not in Spanish, it must be translated and state that it covers international medical assistance in case of accident or illness. In any case, we advise to consult these requirements with the Spanish consulates at the home country.

    For emergencies: In Spain, public hospitals receive emergencies regardless the nationality or the health insurance of the patient.
    For emergencies, call into:

    Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer

    C/ Marqués de los Vélez, s/n - 30008 (Murcia)
    Phone: 968 360 900 / 968 244 200
    Fax: 968 243 895

    Hospital Reina Sofía

    Avda. Intendente Jorge Palacios, 2, 30003 (Murcia)
    Phone: 968 359 000

    Tourist Information Offices

    C/. Santa Clara.
    Phone: +34 968 220 659
    promocionturistica@ayto-murcia.es

     Plaza de Belluga.
    Phone:+34  968 358 600 ext. 1622 and 1624
    Phone:+34 968 358 749
    promocionturistica@ayto-murcia.es

    More information about the Region of Murcia, festivals, Easter Week, etc.:
    http://www.murciaciudad.com
    http://www.murciaturistica.es

    Cultural activities:

     Information about some towns of Murcia and their festivals:

    Supermarkets

    There is a wide range of supermarkets all around the city from small grocery store to big chains in the outskirts of the city. Those with the best prices and a wide range of products are the following:

    • MERCADONA (you will find them all around the city)
    • EL ÁRBOL
    • DIA
    • SUPER DUMBO

    Big Chains in the outskirts:

    • Carrefour Atalayas near La Flota neighbourhood
    • Carrefour Espinardo at the end of Juan Carlos I Avenue

    El Corte Inglés Department Store Supermarket: it is not cheap but you will find a huge variety of named brands

    “Plazas” (markets): They  are a popular places to do the daily shopping. There you will find a big variety of  fresh daily products at  very good prices. They only open in the morning. In Murcia you will find them in the following places:

    • VERÓNICAS (the oldest and biggest one) in front of  Segura River (Manterola’s Bridge)
    • SAAVEDRA FAJARDO, just a couple of minutes walking from the Faculty of Law.
    • EL CARMEN in the popular “Barrio del Carmen”
    • VISTABELLA
    • SAN ANDRÉS in front of the Bus Station.

    There are two weekly markets on Thursdays in La Fama and Santa María de Gracia.

    Malls: located in the suburbs. Bus line 1 and Tramway serve the city centre and malls area: Nueva Condomina and Thader.

    Home appliances and accessories:

    • MediaMarkt and Saturn: home appliances
    • Ikea: homewear, home accessories: storage options, lighting, decor products, kitchen appliances.
      (located in the suburbs. Bus line 1 and Tramway serve the city centre and malls area)
      Business Hours: 10:00-13:30   17:00-21:00

    Mobile phones: There are 4 major cell phone companies in Spain: MOVISTAR, VODAFONE, ORANGE, YOIGO and SIMYO. Each one have offers and promotions.

    You can also stop by TELECOR (Telecommunications Department of El Corte Inglés Department Store). Information about the companies is available there. El Corte Inglés. Gran Vía Escultor Salzillo.

    Living in Murcia

    What is there to do in Murcia?

    Murcia is an ancient, Mediterranean and hospitable city which was founded and fortified in 825 AD by Abderraman II with the name Mursiya in the fertile planes of the River Segura. Murcia -  a paradise of light and orange blossom - is a cheerful, outgoing city, crowned by its Cathedral, the Church of Our Father Jesus (home to the museum of the celebrated sculptor, Salzillo), the Episcopal Palace, the Convent of Santa Ana, the Church of Saint Michael, the Monastery of Santa Clara la Real, El Almudi, the Sancutary of  la Fuensanta, the Gardens of the Malecón, and the Casino. Other points of interest are the Museum of Murcia and the Hydraulic Museum, as well as the water mills of the Segura river in Murcia and the surrounding villages which make up our Region.

    Murcia also enjoys a wealth of festivities: carnivals (February), Holy Week(March- April), the Spring Festivals (March/April), the Fair of Murcia (September), and Christmas (December), which, together with cinema, theatre, and music festivals, conferences, and art exhibitions make up the exciting cultural life in the city. Many of these events take place in the "Teatro Romea" and "Centro de Congresos" of the Region of Murcia while others are sponsored by the various savings banks (cajas de ahorros).

    The coast and the mountains

    In our Region, you can enjoy the coast practically year-round, but above all during the Easter holidays and summer. There exists a huge variety of water activities in which you can take part including sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving, etc.

    The average temperature during the year ranges from 12°C in winter to 25.5°C in summer. The climate is dry, hot in summer and mild in winter and Murcia is among the cities in Spain which receive the most sunshine throughout the year.

    A spit of land, La Manga, runs parallel to the coast of Murcia forming a small sea of its own, known as the Mar Menor, while its other beaches are bathed by the Mediterranean. The resorts of the Mar Menor include San Javier, La Ribera, Los Alcázares, and, of course, La Manga itself. If you fancy hiking rather than swimming, we would recommend the Natural Park of Calblanque and the beautiful coves and coastal areas which surround this area.

    For the nature lover, there are a number of activities in the mountains. You can enjoy the walls of the Leyva in the Sierra Espuña or the Panocha in El Valle, where you can climb, cycle, trek or simply hike.

    Bars and Restaurants

    You have probably already heard of the famous Spanish "tapas." In Murcia, there are a great number of bars and squares where you can enjoy a delicious appetiser in the open air. The most well-known Murcian tapas include: pisto, zarangollo , la ensalada murciana, etc., all of which are prepared with vegetables from our abundant Murcia markets.

    Some of the most popular bars are El Palomo and Los Toneles, both located in C/ Cánovas del Castillo, the Pepico del Tío Ginés in C/ las Mulas, Los Zagales in C/ Polo de Medina, El Patio in C/ Paco and La Parranda in the Plaza San Juan. At weekends, the bars serving tapas in Plaza del las Flores, la Plaza Mayor, and Alfonso X el Sabio are always full. If you want a formal meal, there exist restaurants in every part of the city where you will find top quality food at a friendly price.

    For further information:

    Videos

    Orientation Sessions

    Upon arrival, these sessions are held to inform the international students about academic and administrative procedures to be followed in the UMU.

    Buddy Programme:

    The Buddy Programme's aim is to connect international students with local students from the University of Murcia to give some advice, even before arrival, in order to ease their integration in the university. This programme is intended for international students who are not familiar with the customs and way of living in Spain, and can be very useful to meet local students to help them with the language and to adapt to the university and the city itself.

    UMU’s services

    The University favours the integration and participation of the entire university community through partnerships, such as delegations of students, tunas, cooperation for development, etc…

    Further information: http://www.um.es/alumnos/servicios.php

    Events

    International welcome, UMU’s welcome, Staff Week, stands fair…

    F.A.Q.

    1. Where can I get help on applying for a student visa? You can contact the International Welcome Point (IWP). Staff members will help you with all visa procedures. Remember that all students coming to study in Spain must obtain a Type D Student visa before leaving their home country.
    2. What should I do upon arrival? The first and most important thing is coming to our IWP office at Espinardo Campus, Rector Soler building, 2nd floor. There, we will provide you with all necessary information and documents to correctly start your stay in our university.
    3. How can I find accommodation before getting to Murcia? The accommodation service VIMUR, part of the international relations service and included in the IWP, can help you find a place to live in. Contact us in http://vimur.um.es or send an e-mail to vimur@um.es