Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), also known as the Technical University of Valencia, is a prestigious public research university located in Valencia, Spain. Founded in 1971 (with origins dating back to 1968), it is one of the first polytechnic universities established in Spain and focuses on science, technology, and arts.

Key characteristics of the UPV include:

• Academic Offer: The university provides eight bachelor’s degrees and 16 master’s degrees that can be studied entirely or partially in English for the 2025-26 academic year, alongside 650 courses taught in English.

• Structure: It consists of three campuses (Valencia, Gandia, and Alcoy) and includes 13 schools and faculties, such as Civil Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, and Fine Arts.

• Rankings: The UPV is recognized as the best university in Spain for studying Fine Arts, Food Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, and Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

• Size: It is a large institution with approximately 40,000 students, 2,600 academic staff, and an annual budget of €405 million (2023).

• International Relations: The UPV is a member of the ENHANCE Alliance, a European Universities of Technology Alliance, and actively participates in Erasmus and other international exchange programs.