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.
University of Valencia Key Statistics & Highlights
- #201 Ranking
- 27 Scholarships
- 2,089 Academic Staff
- 22,562 Students
- 3,610 Students (int'l)
- 9,476 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of Valencia Overview
University of Valencia Scholarships
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University of Valencia Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | 201 | 201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 15 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 485 | 445 | 430 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | - | - |
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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.
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.
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University of Valencia Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 31 Reviews
- 4 Star 52 Reviews
- 3 Star 12 Reviews
- 2 Star 3 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.1
- Admission Process 4.1
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
Overview of the university
What I really liked about the university is the quality of teaching and the commitment of the professors. The courses are well structured and combine theory with practical applications, which helps students develop real skills. I also appreciated the academic environment, which is motivating and encourages personal and professional growth. What can be improved is communication and administrative processes, which could be faster and more organized. In addition, offering more practical projects, internships, or partnerships with companies would further enhance students’ professional experience. Overall, my study experience was very positive. The university provided me with solid academic knowledge, valuable skills, and a strong foundation for my future career.
Well rounded student life
The institution offers all the conveniences required for a well-rounded student life on a tidy, contemporary campus. Always willing to share their knowledge and inspire pupils to think critically, the teaching team is enthusiastic and encouraging. The curriculum has been carefully crafted to give students a wealth of research possibilities in addition to academic knowledge and practical skills. Students can thrive in this vibrant atmosphere thanks to the well-equipped study spaces, labs, and fitness centers as well as the student support services.
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I was great but I need to learn more and I’m open to learning
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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