Valencia is the third city in Spain in terms of the number of higher education institutions. Every year, tens of thousands of applicants from all over the country and the world come to Valencia to obtain higher education. In terms of the level of education, Valencia’s universities are not inferior to those of Madrid and Barcelona, and the mild climate, reasonable housing prices, convenient location and excellent infrastructure add to the attractiveness of Valencia.
Valencia is a dynamic, modern, developing city. The leading sectors of the economy are finance, medicine, services, construction, and energy. Many graduates stay in Valencia after receiving their diploma and find work in local companies.
Valencia has nine public and private higher education institutions offering more than 250 programs at three levels: Grado, Master and Doctorado. In this case, training can take place in English and/or Spanish and/or Valencian languages.
Best Universities in Valencia
Top universities in Valencia can boast of high ratings for many of their faculties, a reputation built over the years, strong programs and professional teaching staff. A number of areas are included annually in world academic rankings, such as: QS World University Rankings By Subject, NTU by Subject and University Ranking by Academic Performance By Subject.
The TOP 3 universities in Valencia include:
- University of Valencia
- Polytechnic University of Valencia
- Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Martir
Alegria Service provides a full range of services related to admission to educational institutions in Spain, including to the universities of Valencia:
University of Valencia
The University of Valencia (Universitat de València) is the oldest educational institution in Spain. This state university, founded back in 1499, is currently one of the twenty best higher education institutions in the country.
The University of Valencia offers three programmes: bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The “Double Diploma” and “Double International Diploma” programs are also available.
Faculties:
- Architecture and Engineering;
- Arts and Humanities;
- Exact and natural sciences;
- Health Sciences;
- Social and legal sciences.
Strongest areas: Physics and chemistry, history, linguistics, engineering, medicine, sociology and management, art, literature.
Official website: https://www.uv.es/
Polytechnic University of Valencia
Polytechnic University of Valencia (Universitat Politècnica de València) is a public university with more than 50 years of history (opened in 1968). It is included in the top ten best universities in Spain, as well as in the world tops in terms of the level of teaching and the demand for certified graduates.
The university conducts training in two programs: bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Faculties:
- Arts and Humanities;
- Exact and natural sciences;
- Social and legal sciences;
- Engineering and Architecture: Agriculture, Food and Forestry;
- Engineering and Architecture: Architecture, Civil Engineering and Construction;
- Engineering and Architecture: Health Sciences and Technologies;
- Engineering and architecture: industry and aeronautics;
- Engineering and architecture: information and communication technologies.
Strongest areas: industrial engineering and technology, mechanical engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, chemistry, computer science.
Official website: http://www.upv.es/es
Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Martir
The Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir (Universidad Católica de Valencia “San Vicente Mártir”) is a private higher education institution opened in 2003, and since then it has been consistently included in the TOP 60 best universities in Spain.
The university provides training in three programs: bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral studies.
Faculties:
- Physical Activity and Sports Sciences;
- Medicine and Health Sciences;
- Philosophy and Humanities;
- Veterinary and Experimental Sciences;
- Legal, economic and social sciences;
- Pedagogy and Educational Sciences;
- Psychology;
- Church law.
Strongest areas: sociology, law, psychology, pedagogy.
Official website: https://www.ucv.es/
Universities in Valencia
In addition to the three top universities listed above, there are a number of universities and other higher education institutions in Valencia that provide training in various fields and are very popular among foreign students.
Universities include:
- Cardinal Herrera University is a private university operating since 1970, one of the TOP 60 universities in Spain and one of the five best private universities in the country. Conducts training in three programs (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral studies) in the following areas: health sciences, communications, political science and law, design, pedagogy, management and marketing, sports, engineering, architecture, veterinary medicine and gastronomy.
- International University of Valencia (Universidad Internacional de Valencia), established in 2008 and included in the TOP 100 universities in Spain. Conducts training in three programs (bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral studies) in the following areas: arts and humanities, science and technology, health sciences, communications, education, management and law.
Other higher education institutions in Valencia:
- Higher School of Art and Design of Valencia (Escola d’Art i Superior de Disseny de València) is an educational institution with a 165-year history that trains specialists in the fields of design, fashion, advertising and publishing.
- Higher Institute of Art Education (Instituto Superior de Enseñanzas Artisticas), established in 2007 and training specialists in the field of dramatic art, sculpture, dance, design and music.
- High School of Dramatic Art of Valencia (Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático de Valencia) – state university established in 1990. The school teaches acting and stagecraft, directing and drama.
- Conservatory of Music Joaquín Rodrigo (Conservatorio Superior de Música “Joaquín Rodrigo”), founded in 1879.
Our specialists will help you choose a suitable educational institution in Spain for you or your children, and will take care of the preparation of documents, including homologation of diploma or certificate, will assist in searching for housing for the period of study. Ask your questions to Alegria Service specialists in the field of education in Spain through the communication channels indicated on the website.
