we train professionals. We train people, we train professionals. This presentation intends to be a refreshment session for senior Magellan partners as well as an introduction to new partners that might not know the UPV well enough. Magellan Partners since March 31, 2004 Education for employment.

Location Magellan Partners since March 31, 2004

About Valencia 3rd largest city in Spain About 800,000 inhabitants By the Mediterranean Sea The average annual temperature is 17ºC International Airport

About the UPV The UPV is more than 40 years old, but some of its centres are even older: more than 100 years old. ARWU ranking: 1st technological university in Spain.

Schools and Faculties Higher Technical School of Geodesy, Cartography & Surveying School of Architecture School of Building Engineering School of Engineering Design School of Agricultural Engineering and Environment School of Civil Engineering School of Telecommunications Engineering School of Industrial Engineering Faculty of Business Administration & Management Faculty of Fine Arts School of Computer Science Higher Polytechnic School of Gandia Higher Polytechnic School of Alcoy

Accreditation The UPV offers four degree programmes accredited by the American agency ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), which recognizes them as equivalent to the master's studies taught in the USA in their respective disciplines. In addition, the UPV offers two degrees with the EUR-ACE quality seal and four more with the EURO-INF seal. All degrees in Spain have to pass a National Accreditation Process

Internationalization Well-defined and organized International structure Emphasis on Networking collaboration Financial support to mobility High level of participation in the exchange programs Emphasis on quality

International Exchange 994 Higher Education partner Institutions in 80 countries

International Exchange I wil provide you with some data So that you have an idea of the volume of our international activities

Coming on Exchange at the UPV Structure of International Relations International Exchange Programs Office (OPII) Coordination of exchange programs Representing UPV at international Forums Schools’ International Offices Management of student exchanges ( enrolment, academic advice, school orientation, buddy program, sign Erasmus agreements, etc.)

Coming on Exchange to the UPV Course Offer Students are allowed to take courses from different Schools, however at least 60 % of the selected courses must belong to the hosting school. Around 250 courses offered in English and English friendly: http://www.upv.es/entidades/OPII/menu_urlc.html?/entidades/OPII/infoweb/pi/info/English.pdf UPV Schools recommend / require a minimum course load of 25 credits per semester. Some Schools may have some pre-requisites concerning course selection: announced in the online application form. Some courses may also have pre-requisites which must be considered before making a selection. Insufficient background may result into course denial. Hosting schools can only guarantee for acceptance in their own courses. Enrolment in courses outside the hosting schools will depend on the spaces available after registering their own students.*

Coming on Exchange at the UPV Courses in English/English friendly Available at: www.opii.upv.es

Coming on Exchange to the UPV SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES Pre-semester Intensive language course (Gandia Campus).   Fee Paying 40 hours - 4 ECTS Levels: - A1, A2 - Basic User - B1, B2 - Independent User - C1, C2 - Proficient User http://www.upv.es/contenidos/ORI/info/745949normalc.html Separate registration and transcripts. Regular Spanish language courses Free for Exchange students 3.6 ECTS Courses in Valencia and Gandia - A1, A2 - Basic User - B1, B2 - Independent User Application from the “Spanish” section in the online exchange application form

Coming on Exchange to the UPV Calendar: Coming on Exchange to the UPV Calendar: *Calendars may slightly differ from one School to another. Semester A: September 1st to late January Exams: until 14th February Semester B: February 1st to 24th June Exams: until 18th July

Coming on Exchange to the UPV ACCOMMODATION Sharing or renting a Flat This is the most common choice among exchange students. Price: from 250 to 350€ per month Tools: UPV Searching engine or private providers https://www.upv.es/perfiles/estudiante/alojamientos-buscador-en.html Private companies or tools for rental search: www.beroomers.com Living with a Family Price: from 200 to 600€ per month (higher prices if meals are included) Students dorms There are many student dorms around our Campuses. There is on-campus accommodation in the Valencia Campus, but also many in the near surrounding area. Prices: around 600 to 700€ with meal plans https://www.upv.es/perfiles/estudiante/alojamientos-residencias-en.html

Coming on Exchange at the UPV Buddy Program Buddy Program aims at partnering UPV students with incoming exchange students from the same School. Buddy partners will help with daily life, administrative and academic issues during the stay.

Coming on Exchange at the UPV Orientation sessions UPV receives around 2200 international students each year Upon arrival students receive orientation from their hosting school UPV organizes a general orientation session for all international students in Mid September/Mid February

The best decision you’ll ever make. Come to the UPV Come study at the Universitat Politècnica de València. The best decision you’ll ever make.