Tecnun welcomes the 272 new first-year students

This morning, Tecnun the University of Navarra’s School of Engineering welcomed 272 new students beginning their freshman year. The Welcome “ workshop ” served to introduce them to the project educational of Tecnun, offer them advice on how to successfully navigate their studies, and showcase the various opportunities available to them during their time at the university, such as sports and cultural activities, volunteer activities, internships, international experiences, and research projects.

Francisco J. Planes, the director r of Tecnun, has opened the workshop and thanked the new students for the trust they have placed in the University of Navarra’s project educational program. During his remarks, he explained that college is a “time of challenge, but also of growth staff and well-rounded education,” and that the Tecnun educational model aims to train “excellent engineering professionals,” always focused on improving the environment and making a social impact.

In addition, an orientation session was held for international families, who had the opportunity to tour the School’s facilities and laboratories. The Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, Nere Gil-Negrete, also explained to them how the School’s academic support and coursework are structured.

A Math Prep Course Before Classes Begin

Following the Welcome workshop , the new students have begun Course 0 in Mathematics, which will run through Monday, August 31. Its goal is to reinforce knowledge of subject before the official start of the academic year, which will take place on Tuesday, September 1, for all students at Tecnun, including those in upper-level courses.

New Student Information

It is worth noting that 40% of the new students are from Gipuzkoa, 32% come from the rest of Spain, and 28% from countries around the world, such as Bolivia, Panama, Colombia, Paraguay, the Dominican Republic, France, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada, the United States, Venezuela, Peru, Nigeria, Ecuador, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. In addition, 33% are women.