Career
Career opportunities in Valencia
The leading Valencia industries that sustain local economy are: constructions, telecommunications, transport and agriculture and trade activities (due to Valencia port, one of the most important in the Mediterranean). Valencia also had a strong influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts, contributing to the city’s status as one of the world's "Gamma"-rank global cities.
Major companies with local offices in Valencia are: Ernst & Young, Everis, Leroy Merlin, Edicom, Ford Motor Company, Lionbridge, TC Media, Amaris, Acciona, Comsa Emte, TUI Group.
Students can engage in several internship opportunities in various business fields.
Life
Valencia city life
Valencia has an active and vibrant city life, truly satisfying all tastes, especially fans of arts and culture. Iconic monuments in Valencia include: Valencia Cathedral, the Torres de Serranos, the Torres de Quart (Quart Towers), the Llotja de la Seda – The Silk Exchange (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO) and the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (City of Arts and Sciences), realised by architect Santiago Calatrava.
Some museums you can visit include:
- The Museu de Belles Arts de València, where you can admire works by Velázquez, El Greco, and Goya, as well as engravings by Piranesi
- The Institut Valencià d'Art Modern (Valencian Institute of Modern Art) houses permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of contemporary art and photography.
- El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe – an interactive museum of science
- Museu d'Història de València (Valencia History Museum)
Admire the beautiful architecture of Plaza del Mercado (Placa del Mercat), Plaza del Reina, ‘Queen's place’, located in the old town area – a magnet for every tourist that comes here, Valencia's Central Market, the beaches, or the old Turia riverbed.
Valencia hosts many local traditions and festivals, the most popular is called the Falles, declared a celebration of international touristic interest.
Football fans will have the occasion to watch matches of the local football club, Valencia C.F.
International atmosphere in Valencia
Valencia is a major touristic attraction, but also appealing to immigrants, due to low living costs and a better quality of life compared to other countries in Europe. Almost 15 % of Valencia’s population is foreign-born, having as ethnic communities people coming from Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Morocco, Romania, China, India, and Pakistan.
An important hub for international trade, Valencia also hosts numerous trade fairs and conferences, with international business people from all over the world attending these events.
Weather Valencia
In Valencia, you will experience mild winters and long warm, sometimes hot summers. During December - February, the maximum temperature ranges from 13 to 21 °C (55 to 70 °F). In spring, the temperature often exceeds 20 °C (68 °F), and August is the hottest month 27-34 °C (81-93 °F) during the day.
Costs
Accommodation costs in Valencia
What will make a big difference in your monthly budget is the cost of accommodation, which can be as much as 900 EUR/month for a three-room apartment.
The best way to save money is to look for a place to stay on sites dedicated to students, such as uniplaces.com. If you use our promotional code SP19 on Uniplaces you will also get a super discount of 25% on their service fee. Just use the code at the checkout of the booking process.
Living costs in Valencia
Valencia is one of the cheaper cities in Spain with student living costs estimated at 560- 970 EUR/month.
Universities in Valencia
Universities keep alive everything humanity has learnt over many generations of scientific and intellectual endeavour and sheer hard work. We keep this knowledge alive by understanding it and this is a key part of our mission.
Are you ready to study at a university that combines academic excellence with a warm, global community in one of Europe's most vibrant cities? At the Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV) - a private, non-profit institution in the heart of Valencia, a Mediterranean gem where history, innovation and culture meet.
Universidad Europea is one of the most international universities in Spain, with 44% of international students from more than 100 countries, study programmes taught in English and a community of +130,000 alumni.
The Polytechnic University of Valencia is a public, dynamic and innovative institution dedicated to research and teaching that, while maintaining strong bonds with the social environment in which it carries out its activities, advocates for a solid presence abroad.