ESCI-UPF students self-enrolment FAQs
Who has to self-enrol?
Starting from the second year, you must complete your enrollment online through SIGMA.
Recommendations
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For 3rd and 4th year GNMI students, it is recommended to have a backup plan for elective courses.
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Check the schedules (including any pending subjects to be passed) and the course profiles to ensure your academic record is aligned, as cancellations or changes to enrolled subjects will not be accepted once the regular enrollment period has ended.
An information session will be held on July 2 at 1:30 p.m. to explain the main updates, the procedure to follow, and address any questions that may arise.
When do I have to enrol?
Enrollment appointments will be assigned based on academic record order. Only grades up to the third term (excluding resits) will be taken into account.
Can I change my assigned date and/or timeslot?
No. You will be able to complete your self-enrollment from the assigned date and time until July 25 at 11:59 p.m.
What happens if I enrol later than my assigned day and time?
Places on elective subjects are limited. The longer you leave it to self-enrol, the greater the risk that the subject you want to take will already be full.
Discounts on the government-regulated component of tuition fees
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Large-family card: If you need to renew your card during the last year, you must submit the new one through the corresponding procedure in SIGMA before July 15, 2025; otherwise, the discount will not be applied.
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Other discounts: If you are eligible for any other discount on public tuition fees, you must upload the corresponding documentation (valid at the beginning of the 2025–26 academic year) — both the original and a copy — in 2025.
You only need to submit the documentation if it's a new situation or the previous documentation has expired.
Can I enrol if I still have outstanding payments due?
No. If you still have any outstanding payments to make, you cannot self-enrol. To resolve this situation, please contact the Economic Management office (Marta Garcia).
Why am I unable to select a discount on the government-regulated component of tuition fees or why does it not appear in my payments?
- Check that you have submitted the corresponding documentation and that it has not expired.
- If you submitted it within the established deadline, consult Academic Management.
- If it has expired, you will need to renew the relevant documents and upload the updated versions before the start of the academic year.
- If you did not submit it, continue with the self-enrollment without the discount, then bring or send the necessary documentation before the start of the academic year (September 22, 2025). The corresponding discount will be applied to the next payment due. Therefore, you will need to make the first payment without the discount applied.
What happens if my promissory note or the card payment deadline has expired?
Promissory notes and the second card payment have expiration dates depending on the chosen payment method. Once expired, they become invalid and must be reissued by the Economic Management department, with the corresponding administrative fees established in the fee table.
What should I do if I have set up a direct debit and I change my bank account?
You will need to fill out and submit a new SEPA mandate and request the change from ESCI-UPF’s Economic Management before the end of the previous month.
What are the regulations governing academic progression and minimum course progress requirements?
We recommend that, before the self-enrollment period begins, you review the Progression and Permanence Regulations of Pompeu Fabra University.
- Pompeu Fabra University permanence regime: students must pass 50% of the first-year credits (30 ECTS or more) to be able to continue their studies.
- Pompeu Fabra University progression regime:
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To access the second year, it is necessary to pass at least 50% of the credits corresponding to the first year.
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To access the third and fourth year, students must have passed at least 50% of the credits corresponding to the previous year, 90% of the year before that, and 100% of the earlier years.
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What happens if I fail to meet the academic progression requirements?
You can request progression by submitting a reasoned and justified petition through SIGMA procedures. You have a deadline of 15 days following the final publication of grades. If you do not receive a positive response before the enrollment period, you can only enrol in the subjects you have yet to pass.
Why does a certain subject not appear on the Programme tab?
Most likely because you have not progressed sufficiently in the corresponding year.
Do I have to enrol on all the subjects I am still waiting to pass?
Yes. Before enrolling in new subjects, you must enrol in all the basic training and required subjects you have not passed.
Can I change group for a subject?
No. If you have a scheduling conflict with a group of a compulsory subject you have yet to pass, you must request the change through SIGMA procedures.
If you select any of the three electives that take place over two terms: International Product Management, Public Relations and Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Content, you will have the option to take it in the first term – group 1 or the second term – group 2. Once the period is closed, you cannot change the subject and/or group in the case of these electives.
What happens if I get a warning that two subjects clash?
If you have a timetabling clash with a required subject that you are still waiting to pass, you should choose a different elective subject that does not clash.
What happens if I am told that a class is full?
You will have to choose a different elective subject.
What subjects do I have to enrol on if I am going on an overseas exchange programme?
You must enrol in all the required subjects for the second and third terms, and we recommend not enrolling in any elective subjects until you confirm the Learning Agreement and enrol on them.
How can I correct data that I cannot change?
You must continue with the enrollment process. Once the enrollment is completed, submit a request to modify this information through a general application in SIGMA procedures.