Valencia/UNF Double Degree

University of North Florida Institutional Accreditation Statement

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Dual Degree Accreditation Disclaimer

The University of North Florida (UNF) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. The Universitat de València is not accredited by SACS Commission on Colleges and the accreditation of UNF does not extend to or include the Universitat de Valènciaor its students. Further, although UNF agrees to accept certain course work from the Universitat de Valènciato be applied toward an award from UNF, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from UNF. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.

Coggin College of Business Accreditation

The Coggin College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) for both business and accounting.

Universitat de València Accreditation Statement

The Universitat de Valènciais accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (MECD), Spain.

Curriculum and Coursework

Students participating in the València/UNF double degree program earn one degree from UNF and one degree from València (UV). While many of the courses taken in the U.S. and Spain count toward both degrees, some apply only to the UNF degree or only to the UV degree. It is possible to earn the UNF Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in international business if a student chooses not to complete the additional UV coursework. In this case, the student earns only one degree, not the UV degree, and does not earn the double degree concentration.

UNF Student Curriculum

Students who begin at UNF should visit the UNF student Osprey Map for a detailed program curriculum, including coursework required at each university. Students who complete this program in its entirety earn 140 credit hours. The portion required for the UNF BBA is 120 credit hours. To review how the courses taken at the Universitat de València count toward the UNF degree, view the course equivalency table. General education coursework, business prerequisites and Spanish language courses are completed at UNF; additional business and Spanish courses plus an internship are completed in Spain:

Year One: UNF (Jacksonville, U.S.A.)

• general education coursework
• business prerequisite coursework
• beginning Spanish I and II

Year Two: UNF

• general education coursework
• general business prerequisite and core coursework
• international business major coursework
• intermediate Spanish I and II

Year Three: UV (València, Spain)

• general business core coursework
• international business major coursework
• Spanish as a foreign language

Year Four: UV

• international business major and elective coursework
• Spanish as a foreign language
• bachelor's thesis
• internship (may be outside of València but within Spain)

Course Equivalency Table

The coursework taken at UV that can be applied toward the UNF BBA for this program only is listed below. Additional coursework required only for the UV degree are denoted by an asterisk (*) on the UNF Student Osprey Map.

Curriculum and Coursework

Students participating in the Valencia/UNF double degree program earn one degree from UNF and one degree from UV. While many of the courses taken in the U.S. and Spain count toward both degrees, some apply only to the UNF degree or only to the UV degree. It would be very difficult for Spanish students to earn the UNF degree without completing the requirements for the UV degree as well.

UV Student Curriculum

Students who begin at UV should work with their program coordinator at UV to ensure they are taking the appropriate courses prior to coming to UNF. Once students arrive, they should visit the UV student Osprey Map for a detailed program curriculum, including coursework required at each university. Students who complete this program in its entirety earn 138 credit hours. The portion required for the UNF BBA is 120 credit hours. To review how the courses taken at the Universitat de València count toward the UNF degree, see the course equivalency table below. Business prerequisites and English language courses are completed at UV; additional business and English courses plus an internship are completed in the U.S.:

Year One: UV (València, Spain)

• general business prerequisite and core coursework
• English language

Year Two: UV

• general business core coursework
• international business major coursework
• internship

Year Three: UNF (Jacksonville, U.S.A.)

• general education coursework
• general business core coursework
• international business major and elective coursework

Year Four: UNF

• international business major and elective coursework
• bachelor's thesis
• internship (may be outside of Jacksonville but within the U.S.)

Course Equivalency Table

The coursework taken at UV that can be applied toward the UNF BBA for this program only is listed below. Additional coursework required only for the UV degree is denoted by an asterisk (*) on the UV Student Osprey Map.

Universitat de València, Spain

Founded in 1499, the Universitat de València (UV) is one of the oldest surviving universities in Spain. The university's student population is around 55,000, spread among three campuses; business classes are offered at the Tarongers campus. The combination of the university's own renown and its location in the cultural mecca of València draws hundreds of international students to visit each year. With arts and culture venues, sports activities, and student volunteer groups, study abroad students will find plenty to do during their free time.

València, Spain

València is the capital city of the Kingdom of València , and home to the largest port on the Mediterranean Western coast. The third largest city in Spain, València has a population of around 809,000. Students can stroll through the the silk exchange market, or "La Lonja de la Seda", catch a movie at the Plaça de l'Ajuntament, or attend the Las Fallas festival in spring to sample paella valenciana. The average daily temperature in València ranges from about 52ºF in January to 78ºF in August.

Students accepted to the double degree pay home-school tuition for the entire program, as it runs on an exchange basis.  València students pay tuition only to València; UNF students pay tuition only to UNF.  

Tuition and Fees

View UNF's tuition and fees chart to determine approximate costs for time spent at UNF.  Costs for the two years at València will be similar, but extra items students need to cover while abroad include the following:

• one round-trip flight per year
• international health insurance (about $1.50 per day)
• student visa (about 80 Euros)

For detailed information regarding financial aid and eligibility, including information about filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website .

Scholarships

UNF offers numerous scholarships, both general and study-abroad specific, to help mitigate the financial burden on students.  View the link below for information regarding a few such scholarships and additional resources.

Study Abroad Funding

Students are encouraged to start exploring scholarship options early!  Some have application deadlines up to a year in advance.  Once accepted to the València/UNF double degree program, students are welcome to contact the International Business Flagship Program to discuss scholarship options in more detail.

Students Beginning at UNF

The University of North Florida accepts five students per year into the València/UNF Double Degree Program. Students interested in applying through UNF must first meet the university's admissions requirements. While a background in Spanish language is not required, a basic knowledge of Spanish can make students more competitive.

1. Step 1: Cultivate an interest in Spanish language and culture.
2. Step 2: Submit an application to the University of North Florida and pay the application fee ($30 USD).
3. Step 3: Meet with your academic advisor during orientation to plan your academics.

Students Beginning at València

Spanish students are nominated by their program coordinator at UV.  Once UNF receives the nominations, students will be contacted about the application process.

Applications should be complete by late March.  After all materials have been received and processed, students are registered for fall semester classes. 

Contact

For more information, contact International Business: coggin.abroad@unf.edu.