History
The seed of what is today known as the Universitat Politècnica de València was planted in the academic year 1968-1969, when the Higher Polytechnic Institute of Valencia was created. At that time it comprised four schools: the School of Agricultural Engineering, founded in 1959; the School of Architecture, inaugurated in 1966.
Education
At present, the UPV comprises 13 university centres, of which nine are higher technical schools, two are faculties and another two, higher polytechnic schools. In addition, it has a Doctoral School and three affiliated centres (Florida University, Berklee College of Music and EDEM Business School).
Research
The label UPV research structures encompasses all those centres that work in research, development and innovation, and try to respond to the demand -both from the University itself and from its social enviroment- for technological and artistic products. They fall into three categories: UPV's own (unshared) research centres, joint and associated research centres, and inter-university research centres.
Career
The UPV's Servipoli Foundation assists you in finding temporary jobs that are compatible with your studies both on- and off-campus so you can earn extra money without having to miss your classes.
Polytechnic University of Valencia Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Polytechnic University of Valencia. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Go-Again Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
401
2023
401
2022
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
436 40
2024
476 -76
2023
400
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
601
2024
601 200
2023
801
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
635 -65
2023
570
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.
Student services
Services (in alphabetical order)
- Academic Exchange
- Agromuseu de Vera
- Alumni
- Business Chair
- Campus Organisation
- CDL Dep. Direct. Lang. Advising
- CEDAT
- Children's Summer School
- Financial Supervision
- General Registry
- General Vice-Secretary's
- Health and Risk Prevention
- Heritage and Art Collection
- Human Resources
- Information Technologies
- Infrastructures
- Inspection Office
- International Actions
- International Affairs
- Juana Portaceli Health
- Language
- Legal Office
- Lifelong Learning
- Maintenance
- Polytechnic City of Innovation
- Post
- Protocol
- Quality and Accreditation
- Recruitment
- Rector's Office
- Regulations and Inspection
- Research & Innovation Office
- Security
- Senior University
- Strategic Planning
- Student
- Student Office
Housing services
- The UPV provides a free service to students to help them find accommodation that meets their expectations and needs. To do so, the UPV keeps a database with information about students and individuals offering and requesting shared flats, stays with a family or flats to rent.
- The UPV cannot be held responsible by either of the parties for any issues regarding the conditions of the accommodation, the behaviour of tenants or any failure to comply with payments. Its only intention is to help students with their search and to act as a simple mediator between students and the owners of the properties (lessors).
Library services
Library and Scientific Documentation
- It provides and manages the documentation and bibliographic information to support the study, teaching and research of the UPV community, and also offers training activities on management of available resources.
ICT services
Area Information Systems and Communications
- The ASIC is therefore responsible for the overall organization of automated information systems, planning and management of the university network and technical support and material for application development .
Medical services
Integrated Prevention and Health Service is the technical nature intended to perform advisory work and assessment of risks that are inherent to the activities performed by users , and can lead to a reduction in levels of safety and health or which could negatively impact on the members of the university community who were exposed to them.
Campus life
The UPV has campuses in the cities of Valencia, Alcoy and Gandia, all with modern facilities and excellent services. The three campuses share the same philosophy and provide the same opportunities, which has the led the UPV to be considered a model of reference.
Sports facilities
- In Alcoy a project is underway for a large scale sports area with an indoor sports pavilion and outdoor tennis courts, complete with university services. In Gandia an Innova building and the joint headquarters of the UPV and the Spanish Institute of Oceanography are under construction.
- The Campus Vera covers around 700.000 m2 (like 70 football fields) and is almost 2 km from one end to the other. It is a pedestrian campus with over 106,000 m2 of green areas. The cafeterias and terraces, kiosks, banks and other establishments are meant to make your day-to-day university life more comfortable.
Accreditation
It is accredited by Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia, España.