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E-mail:erasmusincoming@um.es

Phone: +34 868 88 4464

The application on-line for 2026/27 first semester /anual is open:

1st semester and annual students:  from  April  1st until  June 15th

2nd semester students: from October 1st till November 30th

Please read carefully all the information.

Step 1: You must be nominated by your university as an Erasmus+ student.

Step 2: Once you are nominated, you will receive an email from erasmusincoming@um.es with the Erasmus procedure a few days later.

Step 3: Student should apply on-line, and briefly the student will receive another email with more instructions and general information.

Step 4 : Validation : The students receives an email with the NIU  (=ID) number and a PDF with email UM + PIN giving access to  all the services at the UM (webmail , Servicio de Idiomas, etc.) . Aula Virtual is only available 24 hours after being registered by the SELF-REGISTRATION.

Note that you have to upload compulsorily a copy of your passport or ID card and  a certificate of your Spanish language level , an oficial one from the Instituto Cervantes or the document here signed by the person in charge of your home university in case you follow spanish given courses.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE you must send the Learning Agreement, with the course list to your tutor at the UM. You will have the contact details once you apply on-line.

Undergraduated courses / List of courses given in english :

Bachelor's degrees - University of Murcia - Portal de Estudios (um.es)

You will also see the course offer when you fill out your proposed plan of studies.

Deadlines for submitting applications:

1st semester and annual students:  from  April  1st until  June 15th

2nd semester students: from October 1st until November 30th

IMPORTANT: We will not accept applications after these deadlines.

When we validate your application, the student receives a NIU Number and email UM (+pin) enabling to apply for Accommodation and the Spanish Course organised by the Language Service.

ORIENTATION SESSIONS 2025/26 

MANDATORY Orientation Sessions organized by the International Relations Office
One of the sessions will be recorded.

You only need to attend one session.

• Monday, January 19th, 2026
  Location: Auditorium, University Social Center (Espinardo Campus)
  Time: 10:00 a.m.

• Monday, January 26th, 2026
  Location: Hemiciclo Facultad de Letras (Merced Campus)
  Time: 11:00 a.m.

• Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

The International Relations Office of the University of Murcia offers a  service to find accommodation in Murcia. This service is for all international students, who come to study at the University of Murcia. (email: vimur@um.es)

This is the only and free official accomodation service.

ACCOMODATION COSTS:

Visa and residence permit: Non required for EU members.

Students from EU member states should hold the European Health Card, to be issued at the National Insurance Office in the home country.

INFORMATION FOR THE 2025/26 COURSE - SPANISH COURSE

The Language Service of the University of Murcia offers a free Intensive Spanish Language Course for students participating in international mobility programs, aimed at facilitating their integration into the social and academic life of Murcia and the university.

The course is NOT mandatory.

Completion of the course will be recognized with a certificate indicating the level achieved and the number of hours completed.

Course Format (30 hours, 1 ECTS credit):

• 20 hours of in-person classes
• 10 hours of autonomous work

PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY (if you're interested in the course)

Important: You must use your UM email address to complete the pre-registration and for any subsequent procedures related to the course (access to the Virtual Classroom, placement tests, course tasks, etc.).

ISSUES WITH THE ADDRESS FIELD?:
If you encounter any issues during pre-registration, enter the following in the postal address field:

c/ Actor Isidoro Máiquez, 9, 30007 (MURCIA)
and in the phone field: 868 88 38 69
This will allow you to complete your pre-registration without problems.

Placement Tests:

Conducted via Zoom in January (students select the date and time in the pre-registration form).
The instructor will send the Zoom link to the student's email for the placement test.

An extraordinary in-person placement test will be available later (not yet included in the pre-registration form).

Enrollment Fee:

Free for UMU international mobility students.

Pre-registration Period:

Open from December 1, 2025 to January 6, 2026

If you are not a beginner (i.e., you already know some Spanish), you must select one of the following in-person placement test options in the pre-registration form:

1. In-person test, January 8, 2026 (9:30 a.m.)
2. In-person test, January 8, 2026 (1:00 p.m.)
3. In-person test, January 9, 2026 (9:30 a.m.)
4. In-person test, January 9, 2026 (1:00 p.m.)

Location:

Placement tests will be held in person at the Language Service, located at: C/ Actor Isidoro Máiquez, 9, Murcia, 1st floor, Room 1.05

Course Dates:

January 12 to January 23, 2026

Schedule:

3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., depending on the assigned level and group.

More information available at: http://www.um.es/idiomas/

Contact:

Phones: +34 868 88 3868 / +34 868 88 3869
Email: idiomas.info@um.es

Campus Espinardo

Bus: line 39. The easiest bus stop to find: Gran Vía Escultor Salzillo (next to Banco de España, direction Plaza Circular).

Bus service each 15 minutes. At the Espinardo Campus, alight at the "Químicas" stop.

Tram: line 1B. Departure from Plaza Circular. Stop at Espinardo Campus: "Centro Social" (Social Centre).

Rector Soler is building number 18, 2nd floor. 

Campus Ciencias de la Salud / Hospital Arrixaca

 This is the link with stops and timetables for bus 26 Murcia-Arrixaca

https://moovitapp.com/murcia-3738/lines/26/65629789/5931419?t=1

How can I buy a ticket/bus pass?

FOR THE BUS AND TRAM 

1. On the bus. Approximate price:  Ticket:1,50 euros - Tram , ticket to be paid on the tramplatform  

2. "UNIBONO" https://www.um.es/en/web/atica/bonos: to apply for it, you need a University of Murcia e-mail address.

Available under: Bachelor's degrees - University of Murcia - Portal de Estudios (um.es)

Students who have not finished their UNDERGRADUATE studies cannot register for Master courses.

Click here

Re. :  the new Spanish Law  L.O. 8/2015 - 22nd. july
 
If you are going to do PRACTICES ( STAGE- PLACEMENT ) at our university ( this applies meanly to Medicine, Nursing , Education , Social  Works, Psychology  etc.  Faculties) and you are going to be in contact with children and minors, then you must bring your CRIMINAL RECORD  by your home country . Otherwise, you will not be allowed to perform practical classes in schools, hospitals, etc, 
 Moreover, , HERE you find a document with a list of courses ( STUDIES ) , that you can only follow if you have this CRIMINAL RECORD. 

EXTENSION : Students of the 1st.semester can extend their stay to became ANNUAL students - deadline December 15th.

They need the signature of their tutor at the UM and the coordinator of their home university with the new dates - document here and send it to erasmusincoming@um.es

REDUCTION : Annual students can reduce their stay and leave after the 1st. semester. 

http://www.accessia.es/

Airports

Corvera Airport (Murcia), 25 km from Murcia by car

 Shuttle bus  https://www.corveraairporttravel.com/transportation/bus/

 A taxi can cost 29€( when parked at the airport) higher price if you call them

tel taxi + 34 968 24 88 00

Tel:+34 91321000

El Altet Airport (Alicante) , 68 km from Murcia by car.

Shuttle bus : https://www.alsa.es/nuestros-destinos/aeropuertos/alicante-el-altet

Tel:+34 966 91 91 00/ +34 966 91 94 00

www.aena.es

Trains

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

www.renfe.es

Buses

San Andrés Station (Murcia). Tel:+34 968 29 22 11

http://www.estaciondeautobusesdemurcia.com/

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

Dining Facilities

Five canteens available for general use:

City centre: La Merced Campus and "Colegio Mayor Azarbe".

Espinardo Campus: "Centro Social Universitario", "Apartamentos Campus" and Faculty of Economics and Business.

Dining facilities (lunch time) available from 13.00h. to 15.30h.

Extensive cafeteria services in the majority of the university buildings (available from 8.00h. to 19.30h.)

Líneas de autoservicio - Servicios de Hostelería (um.es)

The University of Murcia has 5 different campuses:

Espinardo Campus is located just 5 km to the north of the city centre. The great majority of the students are based in 13 Faculties and 3 University Schools located here.

La Merced Campus. Located in the city centre.

Medical and Health Studies Campus. Located next to the suburban area known as "Ciudad Sanitaria Virgen de la Arrixaca", 5 km south of the city.

Sports Sciences Campus. Located in San Javier, 44 km south-east of the city.

Lorca Campus.  Located 70 kms away from Murcia city. Recently built. Nursing and nutrition studies.

All academic information can be found in:           Bachelor's degrees - University of Murcia - Portal de Estudios (um.es)

            CAMPUS MAPS

       Campus La Merced

   Click Here : 

         Campus Espinardo

                         Click here

         Campus Ciencias del Deporte/Sports Sciences

     http://www.um.es/universidad/planos/sanjavier.php

          Campus Ciencias de la Salud/Medical and Health Studies

     http://www.um.es/universidad/planos/ccsalud.php

Sports Activities Service

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

• Sport halls
• Football, rugby and seven-a-side football pitches
• Aerobic and weight rooms, gymnasium
• Tennis, squash and ¿pelota¿ courts
• Training areas, a climbing wall and an indoor swimming pool.

The Sports Activities Service promotes and organises sport at all levels and for all groups in the university community. http://www.um.es/deportes

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.

www.um.es/web/estudiantes/contenido/servicios

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. http://www.esnmurcia.es

Medical Centre

In case of disease you should go to the Medical Centre of your neigbourhood/district with your Medical Card

Centros de salud y consultorios - Centros sanitarios - murciasalud

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:
http://www.murciaturistica.es/

http://www.murciaciudad.com

TRANSPORT IN MURCIA

Transport to Campus  Espinardo

BUS-TRAM:

TMP-Monbus is the company appointed by the Town Hall to provide metropolitan transportation.

Line 39 services Campus Espinardo from town. It has stops around Murcia main avenues. Check the line route in order to find the nearest bus stop to your accommodation: http://tmpmurcia.es/linea.asp?requiredlin=39

The easiest bus stop to find: Gran Vía Escultor Salzillo (between  Banco de España and El Corte Inglés Department Store, direction Campus Espinardo)

TRAM:

• Line 1B. Take the tram Plaza Circular stop-Direction `Universidades¿. Drop at Espinardo Campus: ¿Centro Social¿ (Social Centre). Rector Soler is building number 18, 2nd floor.

How can I buy a ticket or the student pass?

• Single tickets:

            1. On the bus. Approximate price: Ticket: 1,85 euros   

2. On the tram: At the the ticket dispensers of the tram stops. Select ticket for Zone 2.

·         Bono Murcia Tricolor (student pass). This is a monthly pass with unlimited trips and accepted in all bus and tram lines within Murcia metropolitan área. It costs 22 euros/month and it can be recharded directly in the bus.

Ø  Where to get it? TMP offices

-Downtown: Avenida de la Libertad (nexto to El Corte Inglés Department Store). Morning: 8:30-14:00. Afternoon: 17:00-20:00 (https://goo.gl/maps/S5xT1MztT5EmzcGK8)

-Southern Murcia: Barrio del Carmen: Plaza Camachos: Morning: 8:30-14:00. Afternoon: 17:00-20:00 (https://goo.gl/maps/S5xT1MztT5EmzcGK8)  

Ø  Application ítems: university registration copy, international student certificate, Passport or ID card, and passport size picture (digital).

·         The activation and payment is done in the bus or at the tram stop ticket dispenser.

Bus Station:

Located in San Andrés neighbourhood.  http://www.estaciondeautobusesdemurcia.com/

Different bus companies connects Murcia with Spanish main cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Bilbao, etc¿

Main Bus Companies

http://www.alsa.es

http://www.bilmanbus.es

Railway: RENFE

Murcia del Carmen Railway station is located in the north of the City in El Barrio del Carmen

Information and tickets are available directly at the station and visiting http://www.renfe.es

Low-cost Airlines:

 They offer destinations all around Europe at really affordable prices. Some of them operate from Alicante and Murcia Airports.

The most popular are:

http://www.easyjet.com

http://www.ryanair.com

http://flights.monarch.co.uk

http://www.sterling.dk

PLANOS MURCIA
http://www.carm.es/ctyc/sigtur/website/Callejeros_murciaturistica/viewer.htm

http://www.murcianderground.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=12