The award, presented at the 10th edition of the awards ceremony, highlights the institution’s international reach through the Beihang Valencia Polytechnic Institute in Hangzhou.
The 10th edition of the Levante-EMV Awards, which honor individuals, companies, and institutions that contribute to the development and progress of the Valencian Community, has recognized the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) with the Education 2026 Award.
This award recognizes the milestone marked by the creation and opening of the Beihang Valencia Polytechnic Institute (BVPI) in Hangzhou. This project represents the first permanent academic center of a Spanish university on Chinese soil to receive official accreditation from the Ministry of Universities.
During the official ceremony held at the Palau de la Música in Valencia, the UPV’s rector, José E. Capilla, accepted the award presented by the president of the Generalitat, Juanfran Pérez Llorca.
This award recognizes the efforts of the university community to showcase the UPV’s excellence in teaching and research on an international level, thereby strengthening an educational and scientific bridge between the Valencian Community and the global technology sector.