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In an increasingly competitive and global environment knowledge of foreign languages is absolutely essential. In addition to courses included in degree study plans, the University of Cantabria offers through its Language Centre (CIUC), a wide range of courses designed to meet all kinds of needs: standard and intensive courses and conversation sessions in French, German, Italian and English; courses in Spanish language and culture for foreigners; and Chinese courses. The Ministry of Education and Science, in collaboration with the University of Cantabria, offers students the possibility of obtaining the Basic Diploma or the Initial Certificate in Spanish. In addition, the UC has initiated a programme of subjects in English, the Diploma in European Business and Economics, the aim of this English language teaching option being to promote student learning and training in an international setting.

Further information in:

	Centro de Idiomas
		+34 942 201313
		+34 942 201316
	E-mail: ciuc@gestion.unican.es Web: /ciuc

Open to the World

Teaching and research in the University of Cantabria involves a permanent programme of enrichment activities with an international dimension. In a constant effort to open frontiers, the University has signed 216 agreements with European Universities (Erasmus programme), 64 with LatinAmerican institutions, 8 with universities in the United States and 1 with an Australian university, sending and receiving more than 600 exchange students within this framework. The UC is a member of both national and international university networks such as the Group 9 of Universities and the Santander Group.

Further information in:

	Oficina de Relaciones Internacionales
		+34 942 201038
		+34 942 201078
	E-mail: relint@gestion.unican.es Web: /WebUC/Unidades/relinteng/