Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) is a leading technical university in Valencia, Spain. With three fully equipped campuses in the cities of Valencia, Alcoy and Gandia, UPV ranks high for many of its engineering departments.
Valencia and the surrounding region in which UPV is located is well known for cultural activities and festivals throughout the year, drawing large numbers of students and tourists each year. At UPV, you can enjoy studying and immersing yourself in the Mediterranean lifestyle of sunny summers, mild winters and lively atmosphere.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | February–July |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | September–January |
View the UPV academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
UPV has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
UPV has 3 campuses available to exchange students:
- Vera (Valencia) - main campus
- Alcoy campus
- Gandia campus
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits at UPV is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at UPV.
Language
Language requirements vary slightly depending on your exchange program and your host UPV School or Faculty. In most cases (but not all) the required level is B2 of Spanish to enrol in courses taught in Spanish. The main language of instruction at UPV is Spanish and courses offered in English are limited. A good level of Spanish and flexibility in course choices will make things easier.
Study Options
You must choose to be nominated to a primary UPV school based on your UQ majors. You cannot choose more than 2 courses from outside of your nominated school.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the UPV course catalogue.
List of courses for exchange students.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
UPV does not provide on-campus accommodation. Once enrolled, students can seek advice and assistance from UPV to find accommodation. UPV provides a free service to students to help them find accommodation that meets their expectations and needs. More information can be found here.
Cost of living
Study in Spain provides students with a guide to the average cost of living in Spain to help prepare for daily expenses.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All UPV students need adequate health insurance to cover any illness or accident that may occur. Students should check their current private medical coverage to see whether it will cover them while studying in Spain.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the Spanish Consulate for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)