Dr. Jaime Oraá Oraá, Rector de la Universidad de Deusto
Dear student,
I am pleased to welcome you to the University of Deusto-a university that strives to blend contrasting features: our local roots and global challenges, knowledge from a historical perspective and concern for the future, leadership and social commitment, intellectual rigour and experience-based learning, competition and cooperation, tradition and innovation.
Deustowill be your educational community for an important period of your life and we trust that the DeustoEducational Model, which was designed with students in mind, will help you to develop your enterprising, creative potential as you study, make key decisions, take part in teamwork and make commitments concerning your future and the persons around you.
We aim to ensure that your Deustoexperienceis rewarding in every way, from relationships with classmates and lecturers to our administrative and services staff. We hope that you will find it fulfilling to be part of our diverse academic community, with people from over eighty countries. It will afford you a unique opportunity to broaden your horizons and explore your own ways of thinking while learning how others see the world around us. We also hope you find friends and enjoy your stay in Bilbao and San Sebastian .
We have carefully prepared this guide for you, to make sure your time at the University of Deustowill contribute to your success in the near future and will be fondly remembered in future. We are pleased to offer you the assistance of our highly qualified staff who can provide you with the inspiration and help you require during your stay at our University.
Our very best wishes for your present and future endeavours,
Rector de la Universidad de Deusto
