Prepare your stayINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Welcome

At Deusto Global, the University’s international unit, we aim to support you throughout your arrival and integration process so that you can make Deusto your new home.

In this section, you will find all the information you need to prepare the necessary procedures and arrangements related to your arrival and stay at the University. If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact our team.

Contacto

Deusto Global 


Campus Bilbao
944 13 90 00Ext: 3607 ó 2537acogida@deusto.es


Campus Donostia-San Sebastián
943 32 66 00Ext: 5249 acogida.donostia@deusto.es


What do you need before you arrive?

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Visa

If you come from a non-EU country, check the requirements for obtaining your student visa.

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Accommodation

Discover the different options available in Bilbao and San Sebastian, from our Hall of Residence to shared flats and student residences.

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3

Health insurance

Take out your health insurance before you travel to ensure you are covered for healthcare during your stay at Deusto.  You can apply for your insurance through Deusto by contacting our team. 

BILBAO insurance POLICY

SAN SEBASTIáN insurance POLICY

4

Grants

Explore the various grants available to help you finance your studies at university. 

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5

Language courses

Prepare for your cultural and language immersion with our Spanish courses, available in both intensive and regular formats. 

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Practical information about Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian

Living costs and lifestyle

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Accommodation

  • Room in a shared flat: between €350 and €700 per month
  • Room in a university hall of residence: from €900 per month 
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Services

  • Electricity, gas, water: between €80 and €120 per month (to be shared)
  • Mobile phone plan: between €20 and €40
  • Home Internet: between €20 and €30
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Public transport

  • Between €15 and €20 per month, both in Bilbao (Barik card) and in San Sebastian (Mugi card
  • Bike hire schemes are available through registration with Dbizi in San Sebastian and Bilbaobizi in Bilbao. Registration costs around €20-€25 depending on the city.
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Food

Shopping basket: between €200 and €300 per month. 
The University of Deusto also has several canteens and cafeterias offering sandwiches, dishes and daily set menu.

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Leisure

Between €150 and €250 per month (outings and gastronomy, cinema/culture, sport/gym)

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Private health insurance

  • From €350 per year
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Meal times

  • Breakfast: 7:30–10:00
  • Lunch: 13:30–15:00 
  • Dinner: 20:30–22:00
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Shop opening hours

  • Shops open from 10:00 to 20:30
  • Supermarkets: 09:00–21:00
  • Banks: 08:30–14:00

Shops closed on Sunday

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Weather

  • Autumn (Sept-Nov) 12°C - 20°C, it usually rains towards November   
  • Winter (Dec-Feb) 6°C - 12°C, rarely snows
  • Spring (Mar-May) 10°C - 18°C, alternates sunny days with rainy weeks
  • Summer (Jun-Aug) 18°C - 26°C, not stiflingly hot, usually cools down in the evenings.
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Basque

We have the oldest language in Europe, Basque. We say agur to say goodbye and eskerrik asko to say thank you. 

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