About UPV
Technical University of Valencia (UPV) — public non-profit university. It is located in Spain. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1968 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. UPV is a part of European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
The university is in top-400 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE) places the university in 46 position in the rating.
UPV does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
- Location
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Spain
- Establishment year
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1968
- Students
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21,244
- International students
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2,589
- Female students
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42%
- Acceptance rate
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90%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#400
- Rating THE
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2022#46
UPV tuition fees
At UPV, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UPV are different for locals and foreigners. Spain citizens pay 2,695 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 3,000 USD. The university provides tuition help to some students through scholarships. They are available to both local and international students. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local2,695 USD/year
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Foreign3,000 USD/year
- Master
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Local2,695 USD/year
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Foreign3,000 USD/year
UPV campus
UPV has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. UPV accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in Spain for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. UPV graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
