Polytechnic University of Valencia: Statistics

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#380 of 14,131 In the World
#159 of 2,785 In Europe
#11 of 75 In Spain
#2 of 3 In Valencia
#34 of 1,048 For Hydrology and Water resources management
Top100 For 17 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
28,450
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
www.upv.es
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachiller) or recognized foreign equivalent, and pre-university examination (prueba de acceso a la universidad)
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; January-June)
Enrollment28,450

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Polytechnic University of Valencia based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Polytechnic University of Valencia is a world-class research university with 66,307 scientific papers published and 1,467,446 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
66,307
Citations
1,467,446

Polytechnic University of Valencia majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
42,011 / 1,045,370
Physics
34,439 / 874,164
Chemistry
31,853 / 946,135
Computer Science
30,943 / 644,889
Biology
30,935 / 906,113
Environmental Science
28,996 / 706,376
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
28,643 / 514,093
Quantum and Particle physics
23,944 / 585,876
Materials Science
19,529 / 575,280
Organic Chemistry
17,470 / 610,051
Philosophy
16,503 / 226,766
Biochemistry
15,289 / 571,090
Mathematics
15,138 / 286,300
Geography and Cartography
14,611 / 307,121
Geology
14,119 / 365,010
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14,093 / 291,614
Medicine
14,071 / 342,208
Business
13,100 / 268,281
Ecology
12,637 / 333,076
Genetics
11,299 / 327,252
Optical Engineering
10,875 / 264,125
Political Science
10,874 / 218,198
Electrical Engineering
10,586 / 216,885
Statistics
10,238 / 204,612
Law
8,927 / 207,860
Telecommunications
8,829 / 170,775
History
8,711 / 173,987
Psychology
8,364 / 168,030
Archaeology
8,305 / 170,153
Mechanical Engineering
8,161 / 187,536
Paleontology
7,830 / 193,308
Management
7,369 / 155,032
Art & Design
6,690 / 123,237
Computer Networking
6,495 / 126,003
Machine Learning
6,466 / 147,813
Metallurgical Engineering
6,414 / 216,304
Botany
6,326 / 201,033
Economics
6,247 / 128,504
Sociology
6,079 / 116,139
Physical chemistry
6,046 / 228,156

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 145 442
1994 211 689
1995 200 797
1996 266 1172
1997 328 1446
1998 352 1900
1999 431 2488
2000 517 3097
2001 551 3551
2002 940 5454
2003 1011 6291
2004 1046 7940
2005 1314 10672
2006 1444 12579
2007 1642 16049
2008 1701 19426
2009 2098 23093
2010 2455 28827
2011 2783 35867
2012 2684 42055
2013 2779 48259
2014 3023 55006
2015 3090 59913
2016 3141 65307
2017 3315 71745
2018 3516 81178
2019 3781 94455
2020 3968 114252
2021 4221 132813
2022 3867 133544
2023 4078 140689
2024 3176 138749
2025 1876 120556
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Polytechnic University of Valencia gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Duration (years) Annual Tuition (EUR)
Bachelor's Degree 4 1,200
Master's Degree 1-2 1,500
Doctoral Degree 3-5 1,000

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Polytechnic University of Valencia.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Título de Graduado Architecture, Engineering
Máster Propio Agricultural Business, Aquaculture, Computer Science, Industrial Design, Management, Marine Transport
Máster Universitario Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Natural Sciences, Surveying and Mapping
Doctor Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Food Science, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Production Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology

Polytechnic University of Valencia alumni

  1. Santiago Calatrava

    Santiago Calatrava
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1951-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    architectstructural engineersculptorconservatorcivil engineer
    Biography

    Santiago Calatrava Valls is a Spanish-Swiss architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter, particularly known for his bridges supported by single leaning pylons, and his railway stations, stadiums, and museums, whose sculptural forms often resemble living organisms. His best-known works include the Olympic Sports Complex of Athens, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Turning Torso tower in Malmö, Sweden, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, the Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas, Texas, and his largest project, the City of Arts and Sciences and Opera House in his birthplace, Valencia. His architectural firm has offices in New York City, Doha, and Zurich.

  2. Nuria Roca

    Nuria Roca
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1972-.. (age 54)
    Enrolled in the Polytechnic University of Valencia
    Studied in 2003
    Occupations
    actorwriterannouncertechnical architectjournalist
    Biography

    Nuria Roca Granell is a Spanish writer, TV presenter, actress, radio announcer and architect.

  3. Diana Morant

    Diana Morant
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1980-.. (age 46)
    Enrolled in the Polytechnic University of Valencia
    In 2007 studied telecommunications engineering
    Occupations
    engineerpolitician
    Biography

    Diana Morant Ripoll is a Spanish politician who has been Minister of Science and Innovation since 12 July 2021. She has been Secretary-General of the Socialist Party of the Valencian Country since 2024 and Mayor of Gandia (Valencia) from June 2015 until July 2021. She was also member of the Corts Valencianes, the regional assembly of the Valencia region, from July 2015 to May 2017. She started her political career in the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) on 11 June 2011.

  4. Joan Ribó

    Joan Ribó
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1947-.. (age 79)
    Occupations
    secondary school teacherpoliticiantrade unionistprofessorengineer
    Biography

    Joan Ribó Canut is a Spanish politician and engineer who was the mayor of Valencia from 2015 to 2023. Ribó is a member of Coalició Compromís.

All 21 notable alumni

Polytechnic University of Valencia faculties and divisions

Faculty : Business Administration and Management Administration, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration
Faculty : Fine Arts Fine Arts, Restoration of Works of Art
School : Agricultural Engineering and Natural Environment Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry
School : Architecture Architecture
School : Civil Engineering Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geological Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Transport and Communications
School : Computer Science Computer Science, Data Processing
School : Construction Engineering Building Technologies, Construction Engineering, Materials Engineering
School : Design Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering
School : Geodesy, Cartography and Surveying Engineering Surveying and Mapping
School : Industrial Engineering Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Materials Engineering
School : Polytechnic Communication Studies, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism
School : Polytechnic Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering
School : Telecommunications Engineering Telecommunications Engineering

General information

Alternative names UPV
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Founded 1968
Accreditation Ministry of Universities

Location and contacts

Address Edificio 3A, Camino de Vera, s/n
Valencia, 46022
Spain
City population 841,000

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