GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2019/2020
2
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Sonsoles Oñate
Ph.: +34963864731
incoming@uv.es
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Carmen Sanchez Cebria
Tel: +34963864016
programa.internacional@uv.es
APPLICATION WEBSITE
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
N/A
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Architecture and Engineering Branch
Chemical Engineering; Computer Engineering; Data Science; Industrial Electronic Engineering; Multimedia Engineering; Telecommunications Electronic Engineering; Telematics Engineering
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Arts and Humanities Branch
Catalan Studies; Classical Philology; English Studies; Hispanic Studies: Spanish Language and Literature; History; History of Art; Modern Languages and Literatures; Philosophy; Translation and Interlinguistic Mediation; Language B English; Translation and Interlinguistic Mediation; Language B French; Translation and Interlinguistic Mediation; Language B German
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Sciences Branch
Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences; Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Environmental Sciences; Gastronomic Sciences; Mathematics; Physics
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Health Sciences Branch
Food Science and Technology; Human Nutrition and Dietetics; Nursing; Optics and Optometry; Pharmacy; Physiotherapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Speech Therapy
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Social and Legal Sciences Branch
Business Administration and Management; Audiovisual Communication; Criminology; Economics; Finance and Accounting; Geography and the Environment; Information and Documentation; International Business; Journalism; Labour Relations and Human Resources; Law; Pedagogy; Physical Activity and Sports Science; Political Sciences and Administration; Preschool Education; Primary School Education; Social Education; Social Work; Sociology; Tourism
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
N/A
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
No
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
No
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
None
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Medicine and Dentistry
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
For a Semester: Minimum - 8 ECTS | Maximum - 36 ECTS
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Upon arrival.
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
Upon Arrival
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Spanish
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Not requested. However, it is highly recommended that applicants have at least a basic level of Spanish before coming to our university, since our classes are taught mainly in Spanish. Catalan (Valencian) can also help. In addition, they are encouraged to take the Spanish intensive course in September.
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
Yes
The Language Centre of the University of Valencia offers reduced price Spanish courses to all exchange students.
Dates
Option 1: October to February
Option 2: February to JuneDuration: 60 hours
Price: 65€. (only applicable for one semester)
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
Registration
All students must take at least 50% of the courses in the area to which they have been nominated by their home university. They can take courses in other areas of study as far as there is availability and no further restrictions apply.
Buddy Program
Almost all UV Faculties/Schools take part in the buddy programme. The buddy is a UV student who will contact you one or two months before you travel to Valencia and will help you to settle down in Valencia.
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ADDITIONAL NOTES
DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
If you wish to send us your student nominations, please be aware that you must fill in the following online nomination form.
Please, click for your new nomination here and start with your nominations.
Write the following token to fill in the form:
Token: Ineva19S
* Please, note that we will not accept nominations by email, post or any other way anymore.
* We will only accept nominations sent by a nominating international office or a nominating university staff member.
Should you have any doubt with the online nomination form, do not hesitate to contact us at nominations@uv.es
After receiving the nominations, the international relations office will check if they are acceptable in accordance with the bilateral agreement and will send to the students an e-mail with the information they need to fill in the online application form.
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Deadlines for receiving nominations from universities
Semester 1/Fall: 31 May
Semester 2/Spring: 31 October
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester 1/Fall: 10 September – 1 February
Semester 2/Spring: 2 February – 20 June
EXAMINATION PERIOD
Semester 1/Fall: 10 January – 1 February*
Semester 2/Spring: 25 May – 20 June*
*Resit (optional) : 21 June – 15 July
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
No
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
Students will receive information about their UV Reception Day, which will usually take place during the week before the semester starts. The date of arrival will be the date of the Reception Day. The Reception Day is free of cost.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)
Roughly 800 €, including rent
HOUSING
300 €
MEALS
200 €
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
100 €
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
100 €
HEALTH INSURANCE
100 €
OTHER
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes, as long as it covers:
Medical assistance in case of accident as well as of illness
Repatriation or medical transport in case of injury or illness
Repatriation or transport in case of decease
Travel costs for a family member in case of illness or decease
Public liability
If they have "extended" a preexisting policy, please ask for a certificate specifying the coverage.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
No
HOUSING OPTIONS
Residence halls, shared flats
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
N/A
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
Yes
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
No
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
No
ADDITIONAL NOTES
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS UNIVERSITY
University Video:
http://consigna.uv.es/g?recoge:es:5193_1394_4140_7459
University or Departmental Brochures:
