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Come to the UPV. 25 reasons to choose the UPV

	1	The UPV is a prestigious institution. The quality of the UPV is proven and recognized, it being the only Spanish technological university ranked as one of the top universities worldwide (according to the world ranking of universities, elaborated by the Jia Tong University, of Shanghai).
	2	That students like and are satisfied with. 95% of our graduates would study at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia again if they had to start all over.

	3	Because of the high employability rates associated with the degrees offered. UPV degree programs are very competitive and include paid internships at companies. As a result, 88% of our graduates take less than six months to find their first job.
	4	At three fully equipped campuses. The UPV has campuses in the cities of Valencia, Alcoy and Gandia, all with modern facilities and excellent services. The three campuses share the same philosophy and provide the same opportunities, which has the led the UPV to be considered a model of reference.

	5	The UPV offers courses taught in Spanish, Valenciano and English. You can pursue a degree taught in Spanish or Valenciano and enroll in over 130 courses taught in English, whose content, level and number of credits are the same as in the case of their counterparts in Spanish.
	6	We take care of our new students. The UPV promotes the integration of newly enrolled students. Faculty members and students will be at your side so that you do not feel lost during your first year in the university.

	7	We help you get settled. On the UPV website, you will find over 1,500 flat share listings in Valencia, Alcoy and Gandia, in addition to 1,700 places in halls of residence. Accommodations cost less than half what you would pay in Madrid or Barcelona.
	8	You can apply for a grant. Government and private entities provide significant financial aid to students from abroad, and the UPV also provides grants and scholarships so that no one is deprived of the opportunity to study.

	9	And study abroad. Exchanges are not only offered in Europe, but also the USA, Canada, Australia, Latin America, Japan and Southeast Asia. Take the opportunity to study abroad: learn another language, discover a new culture, and live a once in a lifetime experience.
	10	We have outstanding sports facilities. With professional instructors. Choose from over 70 different sports: sailing, diving, sport fishing, fencing, climbing, archery, aikido, cycling, beach volleyball, pelota valenciana, etc.

	11	And state-of-the-art computer equipment. The UPV has the largest computer network of all Spanish universities (over 26,000 computers) and is equipped with WiFi technology on all three campuses both inside its buildings and in all outdoor areas
	12	Enjoy films, theatre productions and concerts free of charge The UPV organizes exhibitions, festivals, workshops and all kinds of cultural activities in Valencia, Alcoy and Gandia. It has also entered into agreements with museums, cinemas, theatres and auditoriums under which students gain free admission.

	13	And combine your studies with a part-time job. The UPV's Servipoli Foundation assists you in finding temporary jobs that are compatible with your studies both on- and off-campus so you can earn extra money without having to miss your classes.
	14	The UPV is among the universities preferred most by Erasmus students. Each year hundreds of foreign students choose us because of our academic level and our typically Mediterranean life style: hot summers and mild winters, not to mention the great atmosphere and night life.

	15	The Alcoy and Gandia campuses provide you with a more personalized education. The number of students per group is smaller than in the other public universities. You receive one-on-one attention, which will ultimately lead you to be more successful in your studies.
	16	A formula backed by 150 years of history. Alcoy has been educating engineers for a century and a half at three fully restored historical buildings dating back to the industrial revolution. The UPV ranks second among public universities in Spain in terms of years of experience educating engineers.

	17	You will have access to modern facilities and services. The Gandia campus just inaugurated a 13,000 m2 Resource Centre for Learning and Research (CRAI), which is much more than just a large library: it houses a multimedia library, computer rooms, study and group work rooms and even a language centre.
	18	Because the campuses are continually changing. In Alcoy a project is underway for a large scale sports area with an indoor sports pavilion and outdoor tennis courts, complete with university services. In Gandia an Innova building and the joint headquarters of the UPV and the Spanish Institute of Oceanography are under construction.

	19	We have a beautiful campus in the city of Valencia. The Campus Vera covers around 700.000 m2 (like 70 football fields) and is almost 2 km from one end to the other. It is a pedestrian campus with over 106,000 m2 of green areas. The cafeterias and terraces, kiosks, banks and other establishments are meant to make your day-to-day university life more comfortable.
	20	Valencia, Alcoy and Gandia offer options for all budgets. Eat at the UPV for less than 5 euros, half the price of a meal off-campus. Groceries are cheaper than average in Valencia, Alcoy and Gandia , and are far more affordable than in Madrid or Barcelona.

	21	And they are connected to multiple destinations. Podrás volver a tu ciudad tan a menudo como desees. Valencia está muy bien comunicada por tierra (trenes y autobuses), mar (ferrys con las islas) y aire (líneas aéreas de bajo coste). Alcoy está a 40 km del aeropuerto de Alicante y Gandia cuenta con tren de cercanías.
	22	Getting around the city is fast and inexpensive. The UPV encourages the use of bicycles and public transportation. In Valencia there are a number of underground and bus routes, time tables and travel passes. Alcoy is perfect for walking and in Gandia students receive a free bus pass.

	23	Alcoy combines history, nature and festivities. Explore the natural parks of Font Roja and the Sierra de Mariola, areas of great landscape and ecological value. Also get to know the city of Alcoy, its modernist route, museums, monuments and its famous Feast of Moors and Christian's festivities.
	24	Gandia is sunny 300 days a year and has a beachfront campus. Gandia is situated between the sea and the mountains and hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year. It preserves a rich heritage from the time of the Borgias, including the Ducal Palace and collegiate Church of Santa María.

	25	And Valencia is home to major events. The city hosts major sporting events: the America's Cup sailing regatta match, the Valencia Tennis Open 500 and the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe 2010 race to be contested on the street circuit around the City of Arts and Sciences.
		Take the challenge. Study what you really want. Learn to be independent and take care of yourself. Demonstrate what you are capable of. See just how rewarding it is.