The 4 best universities in Valencia

Yordan

Updated on Apr 23 • 5 minute read

The universities in Valencia draw over 45,000 students from all over the world every year. It's hardly surprising! Next to the urban beach, cultural events and its weather, Spain's 3rd-largest city's home to 8 universities.

What you need to know before studying in Valencia

The universities in Valencia offer a wide range of English-taught programmes. To help you make a decision, we'll guide you through:

the university programmes,
the tuition fees
the rankings

Public Universities in Valencia

Even though private universities create a supportive learning environment, the public universities in Valencia boast a strong reputation in Spain.

Wondering where to study in Valencia? You can find Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in English or Spanish here:

University	Study Programmes	Degrees	Number of Students	Ranking (Local/ World)	More information
University of Valencia	410 study programmes (Spanish & English)	B.Sc., M.Sc., PhDs, Double Degree	65,000	7/ 485	All Undergraduate Programmes All Postgraduate programmes
Polytechnic University of Valencia	10 study programmes (Spanish & English)	B.Sc., M.Sc., PhDs	52,000	12/ 476	All Programmes

Tuition fees for public universities in Valencia

The regional government of Valencia regulates the costs per credit for public universities. The average number of ECTS per academic year's 60. Given the average price of each credit is €30, you can expect to pay an annual tuition fee of roughly €1,800.

More about University of Valencia

Ranking 485th in the world university ranking and 7th in the national one, the University of Valencia's one of the best Spanish universities for international students. The University of Valencia (UV), has been around since 1499 and currently enrols 65,000 students and employs over 3,000 staff members.

Admission Requirements for the University of Valencia

With an acceptance rate of 60%, you should be aware of the admission requirements for the University of Valencia.

Bachelor's Programmes:

Online Application
Official High School Transcript
Passport Copy
Recent passport size photo
University Exam (PAU)
English certificate (IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL 46/ CEFR B2)
Application deadline: 14th of May

Master's Programmes:

Official Spanish university degree or legalised equivalent degree from a foreign country
English language proficiency at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Application deadline: 15th of June

Tuition Fees

The University of Valencia calculates its tuition fees based on cost per credit, nature of degree and program, and other admin fees. Here’s what the 2023 yearly tuitions look like:

Type of Programme	Cost per Credit	Yearly Tuition Fee
Bachelor and Master studies	from €11.84 – €18	from €710.4 to €1,080
Special Master studies	€35.34 – €150	€2,120.4 – €9,000

Housing options on campus

At the University of Valencia, you get the option to stay at UV’s residence halls or those of partners.

With more than 610 students on campus, it’s the ideal spot to socialise with fellow students. Don't worry if they fill up too quickly. You'll have no problem when you want to find affordable student housing in Valencia waiting for you!

Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

The Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) has been around since 1968 and has established itself as one of the most famous and prestigious higher education institutions in the world. The university’s strongest suits are Engineering & Technology, Natural Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Computer Science.

Admission Requirements for the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

The admission requirements for Bachelor’s programmes are tied to your high school grade average and your score on the PAU examination. Since the requirements are highly variable from programme to programme, check out their simulator.

For the Master’s programmes you’ll have to meet these requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in the field you’d like to pursue your master in
Transcript of the disciplines you have studied
CV
Certification of at least a B2 level of English (for programmes taught in English only)

Tuition Fees

The typical tuition for a first year UPV student in 2023 is between €1,000 and €1,300.

Type of Programme	Cost per Credit	Yearly Tuition Fee
Bachelor and Master studies	€11.84 – €18	€710.4 - €1,080
Special Master studies	€35.34 – €150	€2,120.4 – €9,000

High satisfaction among students

The Polytechnic University of Valencia ranks as the best technological university in Spain. What's even more impressive is that the university has achieved a student satisfaction rate of 93%! Its well-equipped campuses cater for the needs of each of the subjects taught and the student recreation centre assures student wellness.

Private Universities in Valencia

While public universities in Valencia teach on a large scale, private universities offer courses taught on a smaller scale.

Here are the private universities in Valencia:

University	Study Programmes	Degrees	Number of Students	Ranking (Local/ World)	More information
CEU Cardenal Herrera University	11 study programmes (Spanish only)	B.Sc., M.Sc., PhDs	10,000	63/ 2,633	All Programmes
Saint Vincent the Martyr Catholic University of Valencia	101 study programmes(Spanish and English)	B.Sc., M.Sc., PhDs	8,000	N/A / 2,345	All Programmes

Tuition fees for private universities in Valencia

Private universities in Valencia set their own tuition fees and usually have set higher tuition fees than the public ones.

Considering that the average cost per credit is €120 in private institutions in Valencia, you can expect to pay a yearly tuition fee ranging from €5,000 to €22,060.

Student Life in Valencia

Ranking 87th in the Best student cities for 2023 ranking, Valencia has a substantial student population. From cook-off events and exciting nightlife to cultural events and festivals, there’s always something going on in the city.

Besides all the fun events, alumni in tourism & hospitality, IT, engineering, finance and healthcare can easily find a job in one of the national and international companies present in the city!

Cost of Living for Students

Valencia is an affordable student city in Spain. Expect to spend €600 per month on your living costs in Valencia. Broken down into an overview, you can reckon with these monthly expenses: