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University Information

Founded in 1992, la Universidad de La Rioja (ULR) is located in Logroño, a city of 150,000 inhabitants. It is in this region of Northern Spain where the Castilian language had its origins. The historic and linguistic traditions continue in the ULR through its role in the study and promotion of the Spanish language.

The university campus is located within the city and Middlebury students usually walk or take a short bus ride to their classes. ULR’s 7,500 students have access to computer rooms in each building and sports facilities. WiFi is available throughout the campus.

Middlebury College students can choose courses in all major academic disciplines. The majority find their classes in philology and other social sciences. Also available are courses in chemistry and biology offered through the Facultad de Ciencias.

Course Offerings

The following courses are among those offered at Universidad de La Rioja during recent years:

  • Bioquímica del vino
  • Cine y literatura
  • Economía agraria
  • Economía española
  • Geografía física
  • Geografía humana
  • Geografía y medio ambiente
  • Historia del arte I
  • Historia de la Antigüedad
  • Historia del cine
  • Historia de la Edad Moderna
  • Historia de las ideas y movimientos sociales contemporáneos
  • Enología I
  • Geología, suelo y clima
  • Literatura española del s. XX
  • Literatura española del Siglo de Oro
  • Literatura hispanoamericana
  • Literatura española medieval
  • Matemática discreta
  • Metodología del análisis e interpretación de la obra literaria
  • Norma y uso del español actual
  • Psicología del desarrollo
  • Psicología de la educación
  • Religiones antiguas mediterráneas
  • Renacimiento y Barroco en la literatura española
  • Variedades del español

Additional Offerings

Providing students meet course requirements and the schedule permits, students are allowed to enroll in coursework in a wide variety of disciplines.

Find details on other available courses as follows:

Select course codes for complete course descriptions.