The mission of the Universitat de València clearly sets out the raison d’être of the institution, according to the legal and statuesque framework. The strategic reflection process that has been undertaken to define the Strategic Plan of the Universitat de València 2008-2011 resulted in the definition of the Universitat’s mission.
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- Master Applied Paleontology
- Master Biomedical Research
Social Sciences (7)
- Master Applied Paleontology
- Master Economics
Business & Management (5)
Engineering & Technology (4)
Education & Training (3)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
Computer Science & IT (2)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- Master Economics
Humanities (2)
Medicine & Health (2)
- Master Biomedical Research
Law (1)
About
History
The University was founded in 1499. In 1501, Pope Alexander VI signed the bill of approval and one year later Ferdinand II the Catholic proclaimed the Royal Mandatory Concession.
Education
The widest offer of studies in all fields of knowledge.The university offers degrees in all fields of knowledge (basic and experimental sciences, engineering, health sciences, humanities, education, social, economic and legal sciences):
- 54 degree qualifications, 6 double degrees and 4 international double degrees
- 116 Master’s degree qualifications, two of them within the Erasmus Mundus
- 64 doctoral programmes, 24 of them with an excellence mention
Research
Research with an international impact
- 2,894 research papers published in the Web of Science Index
Career
The Universitat de València aims to gain future recognition for:
- Being a higher education institution renowned for its offer of high quality, comprehensive and international academic offer, which is accessible to everyone and covers permanent training needs throughout the different stages of people's life.
- The ability to provide their students with comprehensive guidance, as embodied in the high quality of the undergraduate experience at the Universitat de València and in a qualification that will improve graduate's employability.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
201 200
2018
401
2017
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
237 27
2019
264 -4
2018
260
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
401
2019
401 100
2018
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
581 -20
2019
561 -10
2018
551
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Certificates, language tests and training offer
- Attendance certificate and free-elective credits
- Language tests
- Training Offer
Housing services
- Halls of Residence owned by the University
- Affiliated Halls of Residence
- Mixed Halls of Residence
La Asunción de Nuestra Señora" Hall of Residence"Saomar" Hall of Residence
Library services
All libraries (except the Deposit Library) have individual and/or group study areas.You can check the equipment of each library in its website.
- "Maria Moliner" Education Library
- "Joan Reglà" Humanities Library
- "Eduard Boscà" Sciences Library
- "Pelegri Casanova" Health Sciences Library
- "Gregori Maians"Social Sciences Library
- Pharmacy Library
- "Joan Lluís Vives" Psychology and Sport Library
ICT services
You can access to resources from outside the network, by setting up in the computer the VPN (Virtual Private Network), which allows you to work as if you were on the same computer network of the University.In order to use this service it is necessary to have an email account of the UV.
Medical services
International Medical Insurance
This insurance have to cover, at least:- Health and medical care, both for accident and sickness.
- Repatriation or sanitary transfer due to sickness or accident.
- Repatriation or sanitary transfer in the event of death.
- Travel for a family member in case of sickness or death.
- Civil Responsibility.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Valencia extends throughout the city of Valencia and its metropolitan area on three university campuses: the campus linked by Blasco Ibáñez Avenue, the Tarongers campus and the Burjassot-Paterna campus.
Three campuses physically linked by the underground and tram and home to numerous research institutes, eighteen faculties and the School of Engineering are what make up the University de Valencia of today.
Sports facilities
The Physical Education and Sports Service has presence to the three campus of the University of Valencia
Student clubs
Student Associations of the Universitat de València ACMAS, AVEM, AVEO and AEMES have organised a collection of basic needs (school material; non-perishable, without pork food; powder infant formula, toys, clothes or blankets) for the Sirian refugees in València. Donations can be made at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, at the Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, and in the Dental Clinic.
Accreditation
- Spanish: the University of Valencia examines the Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) issued by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
- Italian: As a result of the agreement between the Centre for Evaluation and Language Certification, of the University for Foreigners of Perugia, the University of Valencia is the examination centre of the Official Certificates of the Italian Language (CELI).
- Valencian: The Language Policy Service conducts the examinations and issues the certificates of Valencian language skills.
- Chinese: The Confucius Institute is an official centre for teaching Chinese language and the spreading of its culture.
Student Reviews
It could be worst
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nice environment but too theorical and not really practical education
Valenica: sun, beach and science
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
University of Valencia is a good place to study science.
SCHOOLIO
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I was a full-time student and full-time worker. Time management became crucial to succeed in school. I always sat in front and always would try and talk with my professors after class.
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