Universidad del País Vasco - UPV/EHU (reviews)

Speaking from the perspective of an international Erasmus student, UPV provide exceptional support for it’s students. The institution is guided by a great philosophy and the classes are well taught. There is also a great community of young people.

My experience in this university has been good. The academic staff and administrative personal are always on disposition to help (as much as they can). I did one semester as part of and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master, so our main building was the marine Station, which has gorgeous views. We have the opportunity to bond with people from the local master’s which was a great experience.
The quality of the courses is quite good, however some courses could be better structured as sometimes there was not much time to do some activities and some lectures felt unorganised.
Overall, I am satisfied with this university and I would recommend it.

My master’s study was an ERASMUS MUNDUS Joint programme in Environmental Contamjnation and Toxicology (ECT+) where I had the opportunity to study at four different institutions in Europe (University of Bordeaux (FRANCE), University of the Basque Country, Spain (UPV/EHU), and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway), Polytechnic Institute of Leira (Portugal). Each semester lasted for around 5 months.

At the third semester of my study, I was at UPV/EHU so my review is based on one semester spent at this university and comparing it with the other universities I studied at.

Firstly, the university is situated in a very serene location in Spain, with opportunity to meet with local people and tourist in the vibrant city of Bilbao. Most especially during the summer, you will enjoy the beautiful view of the sea and radiant sunlight, so if you enjoy this kind of life, this is the best place to study in Spain.

Then, going to the classroom activities. which is very important, the UPV/EHU have a very good balance between classroom and study activities. Although their course materials are really much sometimes, but the teachers are able to complete them in time so you can focus more on practical. This is very good especially for people who might get bored inside the classroom.

Most importantly, the university also offers career support to easily facilitate finding employment upon graduation.

Comparing with the other three universities I studied at in Europe which I already mentioned above, I will give it a position of 2 out of 4.

Following my studies, and based on my passion for study abroad opportunities and supporting. I am building a very strong students’ network who are also keen on studying in Europe, CANADA, and the U.S.A, and I always recommend UPV/EHU as a top priority

Eskerrik asko!

I am currently studying for my degree at the University of the Basque Country and will be starting my final year. My experience so far has been generally very positive. What I would highlight the most are the elective courses — that’s where I truly felt I learned and grew academically. They offer a more up-to-date and applicable perspective, with content that has proven useful even outside the classroom.

One area that could be improved is the practical side of the program. In many courses, the final grade depends solely on the exam, which doesn’t always reflect what has been learned or help prepare students for the professional world. Adding more practical work and real-life case studies would better connect students with real-world scenarios.

As for the teaching staff, most are well-prepared and open to dialogue, and the campus environment is good. Overall, I would recommend this university — especially if you take advantage of the elective subjects and supplement your studies with external internships.