Universities and admissions in Valencia

Universities in Valencia for Russian speakers — in brief

Leading universities: Universitat de València (UV), Politècnica de València (UPV), private UCV.

Cost (for non-EU):

• public universities: ~€1,500–3,500/year for undergraduate (per-credit fees), master’s €2,000–4,000
• private: €6,000–12,000/year

What is needed:

• diploma recognition (homologación) + PCE exam (UNEDasiss) for undergraduate admission
• Spanish DELE B2 (or English-taught programmes — IELTS)
• apply through UNEDasiss and the university directly

Residence permit: student visa at the consulate, then TIE (student card) after arrival. Proof of funds ~€600/month.

Data as of 2026. Source: UNEDasiss, UV/UPV.

Valencia: budget programmes and admissions

Public universities (UV, UPV) — the most affordable option: bachelor’s ~€1,500–3,500/year for non-EU students (credit-based tuition).

How to apply for an undergraduate programme:

1. Homologación of school leaving certificate (Spanish Ministry of Education)

2. PCE exams via UNEDasiss (subject-specific papers)

3. Application by score via UNEDasiss

Language: Spanish DELE B2. English-language programs are available at UPV (engineering) and at the graduate level.

Scholarships: Becas MEC (for residents), university grants, Erasmus+ for those already enrolled.

Data as of 2026. Source: UNEDasiss, Generalitat Valenciana.

Valencia: documents, degree recognition, student residence permit

Documents:

• school certificate + apostille + sworn translation
• homologación / credencial UNEDasiss
• DELE B2 or IELTS
• international passport, photos, criminal record certificate

Master’s: bachelor’s diploma + apostille; recognition is not always required — the university decides.

Visa → residence permit:

• student visa (estancia por estudios) at the consulate
• proof of funds ~€600/month (100% IPREM)
• health insurance
• after arrival — TIE; studies lasting more than 6 months allow part-time work up to 30 hrs/week

Private: UCV, EDEM — €6,000–12,000/year.

Data as of 2026. Source: Spanish consulate, UV.