1. 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.

2. Location
Magellan Partners since March 31, 2004

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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. International Exchange
994 Higher Education partner Institutions in 80 countries

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

10. 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.)

11. 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:
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.*

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

13. 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
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

14. 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

15. 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
Private companies or tools for rental search:
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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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.