University of Valencia

Founded more than five centuries ago nowadays is a modern international university, leading research in Spain and offering teaching in every area of knowledge: experimental sciences; engineering; health sciences; humanities; social, economic and legal sciences; and educational sciences. On our campuses (Blasco Ibanez, Burjassot-Paterna and Tarongers), over 3,600 teachers and researchers carry out their work, aided by over 1,700 administration and services staff. We hope that you will help us in our effort to build a better society, which is fairer and more developed, sustainable and advanced, promoting an effective equality between men and women and providing citizens with a better quality of life.

Our shared objectives for the near future: To be leaders in education, offering a wide range of degrees, and a pioneer in new postgraduate studies. Excellency in providing teaching, research and cultural diffusion services to society. Emphasis on the achievement of results in internationalisation, employability and knowledge transfer. A firm commitment to the quality of our students education and the development and well-being of the Valencian society.

Foundation year: 1499
Short name: UV
Type: Public
Students: 50930
Faculty: 3060
Faculty/Students Ratio: 17:1
Region: Europe
Location: Valencia, Valencian Community