A university open to the world
A university open to the world
The University of Deusto is an international ecosystem open to the world, designed to connect local and global talent through transformative experiences rooted in academic excellence and supported by a welcoming community, both academically and personally. With an international, inclusive and sustainable outlook, Deusto offers a global perspective and an innovative environment committed to its local community and the wider world.
What we do
INTERNATIONALISATION OF STUDIES
We collaborate with universities in various countries to develop a flexible range of courses and transformative internationalisation experiences for local and international students.
MOBILITY
We promote exchanges of students, teaching staff, and administrative, management and support staff. We offer comprehensive support to both those visiting Deusto and our outgoing community.
NETWORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS
We strengthen collaboration by participating in networks and signing partnership agreements, both with higher education institutions and with public bodies, businesses and social organisations.
PROJECTS
We develop a programme of research and educational projects characterised by excellence. We collaborate with strategic networks, universities and institutions, both local and global, on initiatives with a social impact.
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We support international students in areas that can enhance both their learning and their experience, as well as their adaptation to university life
SHARED KNOWLEDGE
We understand professional collaboration as a driving force for fostering talent. Through international visits, staff weeks and joint projects, we create a space for the exchange of experiences and knowledge.
Global impact
517
International agreements
1000
incoming mobility students
839
outgoing mobility students
161
students on international internship
66
competitive, international research projects
1517
courses for exchange students
82
nationalities represented on campus
1
International Virtual Campus for online mobilities
Study at Deusto
Academic offer
The University of Deusto offers a wide range of academic programmes in the fields of Business, Law, Health, Psychology, Sport, Education, Social Sciences, Theology, Languages and Communication.
Mobility exchanges
Deusto offers both long-term mobility programmes (for study and work placements) and short-term opportunities such as the Blended Intensive Programmes or summer courses.
International Virtual Campus
A multidisciplinary offer of courses on hot topics, both in English and Spanish, specifically designed for international students.
Student support
We support students in every aspect of their lives to foster their academic development and personal growth, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment at the university.
Outgoing Mobility
Outgoing Mobility
Mobility is a transformative experience for many students and certainly one of the best ways to acquire global skills and open doors to personal and professional opportunities.
- Studies mobility: All degree programmes offer the opportunity to spend a semester studying at another university.
- Internship mobility: Various options for undertaking curricular or extracurricular internships abroad.
- Short experiences: Blended Intensive Programmes, virtual exchanges, summer courses…
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Current topics
Latest news
02 September 2026 - Bilbao Donostia-San Sebastián
The academic year kicks off with the welcome days for international students and first-year students.
17 July 2026 - Bilbao Donostia-San Sebastián
The University of Deusto is to have a new student hall of residence in San Sebastián
See more14 July 2026 - Bilbao
The University of Deusto co-organises the 16th Spanish Congress of Sociology in Bilbao
See more30 June 2026 - Bilbao
Bilbao and the University of Deusto commit in Zagreb to co-designing a better urban future
19 June 2026 - Bilbao
Justice, security and well-being in cities: the focus of the second UNIC Thematic Conference
See more02 September 2026 - Bilbao Donostia-San Sebastián
The academic year kicks off with the welcome days for international students and first-year students.
17 July 2026 - Bilbao Donostia-San Sebastián
The University of Deusto is to have a new student hall of residence in San Sebastián
14 July 2026 - Bilbao
The University of Deusto co-organises the 16th Spanish Congress of Sociology in Bilbao
30 June 2026 - Bilbao
Bilbao and the University of Deusto commit in Zagreb to co-designing a better urban future
Experiencias internacionales
The University of Deusto is establishing itself as a leading centre for advanced education: an institution with deep roots in the Basque Country and open to the challenges of a constantly changing world
Javier Arellano
Vice-rector for Research and International Relations, Universidad of Deusto
The Erasmus+ programme and the University of Deusto unlocked many opportunities for me.
Samar
Palestine
Delivering lectures to students at Deusto and participating in research meetings and was a rewarding opportunity to deepen our academic and to further strengthen the partnership between our universities.
Ben Tsutomu Takahashi
Nagaoka University of Technology
The international mobility has been an incredible experience, enabling me to learn about and discover best practices from other organisations and apply them in my day-to-day work.
Maite Sagasti
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, University of Deusto
Choosing Bilbao as my mobility destination was the best decision I could have ever made.
Maks
Poland
The Staff Week broadened my perspective and encouraged me to think more creatively about Internationalization at Home in my own institutional context.