Frequently Asked Questions

American certificates are an intermediate step towards a Master's degree. It is a certification that accredits a specialisation in a branch of professional knowledge.

As a result of the close and exclusive collaboration between Universidad CEU San Pablo and the partner university, USPCEU students obtain admission to a postgraduate programme (certificate) during their last year of their CEU degree, thus improving their academic training and preparation for professional life.

The University of Chicago only recognizes IELTS or TOEFL IBT as proof of English proficiency. USPCEU offers a TOEFL IBT test to students in the programme. The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) provides academic-level reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

Accommodation and meals are not included in the programme, to allow each participant to choose the option that suits him or her best. Please allow about $8,000 for room and board, transportation, books and other expenses during your stay in Chicago.

Universal health coverage does not exist in the United States and citizens are obliged to take out private health insurance if they want to receive health care. Fortunately, most American universities routinely offer international students health insurance that meets the mandatory coverage requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The student will be automatically enrolled in the university's health plan at the time of enrolment.

International students can only waive the American university's compulsory insurance if they are enrolled in an insurance policy taken out in the United States that meets coverage requirements comparable to the compulsory insurance. In order to do so, they will have to submit their insurance coverage to the American university for approval as valid for the stay in Chicago.