University of Valencia
Description of University of Valencia
- Founded: 1499
- Location: Valencia, Spain
- Language of instruction: Spanish
- Number of students: about 52,000
- Rating in Spain: 11.
University of Valencia - one of the oldest universities in Spain, has a stable place in the top 20 Spanish universities, is one of the top 500 universities in the world. Education is possible on a large number of programs, hundreds of specialties are open.
The most demanded among employers graduates of the following areas:
- Natural Sciences
- Sociology and Management
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Art
- Humanitarian sciences
- Medicine and life sciences.
More than 2800 specialists, including doctors of science, teach at the university and have international exchange programs. The university is part of 2 prestigious associations: OpenCourseWare Consortium and European University Association. There are three university campuses on the territory of Valencia.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in University of Valencia
Undergraduate
- Age: 17+ years
- Dates: September-June
- Duration: 4-5 years
- Cost: 1000 € per year.
The price of courses is much lower than in similar universities in Europe. Students can receive financial support from a scholarship fund and various private grants.
Master
- Age: 21+ year
- Dates: September-June
- Duration: 1-2 years
- Cost: 3000 € per year.
Most of the classes are related to scientific activities, participation in conferences and research.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Foreign students are offered three accommodation options:
- In a university dormitory: inexpensive, but the number of places is limited
- At local elderly people: it is free, but care of owners of a living space is required
- In a rented apartment: price per month from 285 € (you can rent a room for 153 € per month).
Students can eat on campus in cafes and buffets: it is cheaper than in urban catering.
Activities University of Valencia
A cultural center has been opened on the basis of the university, where exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances are held. There are sports facilities: gym, playgrounds. Students unite in clubs of interest, spend time interestingly and profitably. In addition, in your free time you can study the history of Valencia, and on weekends - go to other historical and cultural centers of Spain.
Facilities and equipment at University of Valencia
Apart from classrooms, the university has at its disposal a science park, a botanical garden, an astronomical observatory, a dental clinic, a library, computer classes, research centers.
Admission dates and extra charges
At the University of Valencia, the academic year is divided into 2 semesters, at the end of each there is an examination session. Additional costs for food, transportation and other related needs will be from 300 € per month.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
The selection committee draws attention to the grades in the document on previous education + it is required to pass entrance exams in the chosen specialty - the percentage of admission is on average 60%.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about University of Valencia
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
