Quick Summary
Universitat de València, in Valencia, Spain, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1499. Ranked #485 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 55843 students including 11% from outside Spain. Known for strengths in Physics, Remote Sensing, Food Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 40%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Combines 500 years of history with world-class research in a vibrant Mediterranean city.
Subject Strengths
PhysicsRemote SensingFood ScienceEconomicsNursing
Founded1499
TypePublic
Total Students55843
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio12.4
CampusUrban
Campus Size210
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Clínic Universitari, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Hospital General Universitari, Hospital Universitari Dr. Peset
AccreditationMinistry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#485
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401-500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
67 Bachelor's degrees, 112 Master's programs, 64 Doctoral programs
Programs
64
PhD Programs
Limited (mostly blended or hybrid Master's)
Online Programs
IFIC (Institute of Corpuscular Physics), ICmol (Institute of Molecular Science), IRTIC (Institute of Robotics), IILP (Inter-university Institute for Lopez Piñero)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Spain
Accreditation
04
Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate40%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high EBAU/EvAU scores for high-demand health sciences; international students should apply for UNEDasiss accreditation early.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,100/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€9,600/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€2,600/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€10,730/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableMinistry of Education Scholarships, UV Internal Merit Grants, Erasmus+ Grants
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidGrants for low-income students provided by the Valencian Generalitat
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 67 Bachelor's degrees, 112 Master's programs, 64 Doctoral programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Physics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$32,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with ADEIT Foundation for local and international internships
Industry Connections
Ford MotorsScience Park (Parc Científic)Generalitat Valenciana
Notable Alumni
Joan Fuster, Pedro Cavadas, Santiago Posteguillo, Adela Cortina
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Servei d'Esports (Tarongers and Blasco Ibáñez campuses), swimming pools, tennis courts
Student Clubs
Over 50 associations including cultural, political, and sports groups
Library Resources
13 libraries, Historical Library (Biblioteca Histórica), over 1.5 million volumes
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, SICUE (Spanish exchange), International Exchange Programme (USA, Asia, Australia)
Summer Programs
UV Summer School in Economics and Business, various Cursos d'Estiu