There will be two access options for all degrees taught at BVPI: according to the Chinese system and according to the Spanish system. All applications are made online by submitting scanned documents.

Students of Chinese nationality may only apply via the Chinese pre-registration route.

All other students (including those of Spanish nationality) will follow the same application process as for other UPV degrees. In the case of undergraduate degrees, the pre-enrolment process is carried out and places are awarded according to grades obtained. For master’s degrees, the pre-enrolment process is carried out and places are awarded based on merit, taking into account the applicant’s transcript, curriculum vitae, portfolio and motivation letter, according to the criteria established by each degree programme.

Each bachelor’s degree offers a total of 69 or 68 new entry places, of which 23 or 22 are respectively reserved for Spanish enrollment, i.e., through the Generalitat Valenciana application.

Each master’s degree offers a total of 25 places for new students, of which 9 or 8 are respectively reserved for Spanish enrollment, that is, through the application of the Universitat Politècnica de València.

100% of classes and activities will be conducted in English, so a B2 level will be required for students coming from non-English speaking countries;

In this table you will find the list of certificates recognized by ACLES (Asociación de Centros de Lenguas de la Enseñanza Superior en España or Association of Language Centres in Higher Education in Spain) and admitted by the UPV.

The training will meet both Chinese (HEEC) and European (EHEA) standards and will follow the model adopted by EUR-ACE, an international seal of excellence that certifies that the studies broadly meet the professional requirements in the field of engineering.

The methodology is based on project-based learning (PBL) and continuous assessment. Collaborative work in multicultural teams will be encouraged with the help of digital technology. The objective is that students learn to solve problems in diverse environments.

The teaching staff of the BVPI will be composed of 34% UPV faculty and the remaining 66% international faculty.

On behalf of the UPV, a total of around 100 teachers, all of them PhDs, will travel to the Hangzhou Campus. They will stay there for stays of between two and four weeks, providing intensive training. This figure is called flying professor.

The 2026-2027 academic year will begin on Monday, September 7, 2026.

The BVPI will have an internal quality assurance system (IQAS), like the rest of the schools and faculties of the UPV. Learning outcomes will be monitored, academic performance indicators will be analyzed and the opinion of all stakeholders will be assessed, and internal audits will be carried out every two years, which will include specific recommendations for continuous improvement. Each degree program will have a coordinator, jointly appointed by the UPV and Beihang University;

The BVPI will have all the UPV’s own digital resources plus those incorporated by Beihang University. The students of the Hangzhou Campus will work on the PoliformaT platform, which is the UPV’s e-learning tool. They will also have access to the intranet, PoliLabs, UPV Media, UPV[X], Teaching on the NET, Riunet and the Digital Library.

These qualifications are valid for all purposes, just like any other official Spanish qualification, subject to the budgetary constraints inherent in state funding.

As mentioned above, these are official qualifications with academic validity equivalent to any other qualification taken in Spain. They follow a curriculum similar to that of any other official qualification, which can be viewed on the respective websites.

The bachelor’s and master’s degrees offered at the Hangzhou Campus are specific programmes taught exclusively there; they are started and completed there, and have no equivalent at the UPV’s Spanish campuses. It is therefore not possible to transfer between campuses, in the sense of transferring academic records.

Students may apply to continue their studies, which is the process for changing degree programmes and which, at the UPV, opens once a year (around the end of February). In this case, students will need to apply for credit recognition for the modules taken at the Hangzhou campus. Applications with a minimum of 30 recognised credits will be ranked and prioritised according to the criteria established for allocating places on the desired degree programme.

You can find more information about the process of continuing your studies on the Student Service website.

Grades in China range from 0 to 100. To convert the mark obtained by the student at the Hangzhou Campus to their Spanish transcript, a direct conversion will be made by dividing their Chinese mark by 10.

There are no direct equivalents. The degree programmes to be taught at the Hangzhou Campus have been specifically designed for these qualifications and are tailored to an international environment. Details of each module can be found in the relevant curriculum.

It is more than just recommended. It is essential and mandatory for students to have adequate health insurance throughout their stay in China. The UPV will provide information and advice on this matter, although the final decision rests with each student.

Yes, the campus provides basic medical services. Access to specialists will depend on the cover provided by the student’s insurance policy. The UPV will provide information and advice on this matter.

The cost of accommodation in a Chinese university hall of residence is extremely low. It is around 250 euros per year for a shared room with another student on campus, although this figure may vary slightly depending on exchange rates and annual fee updates.

Rooms for undergraduate and postgraduate students are twin rooms: they have two single beds, two desks and a shared bathroom. The campus has communal laundry facilities. There is no kitchen; students generally eat at restaurants or canteens. Meals are heavily subsidised, so students only pay a very small amount.

All students have access to the campus Wi-Fi network. As for access to international services, some tools may be restricted in China and the use of VPNs must comply with current regulations. The UPV VPN works exactly the same as on other campuses.

During the onboarding day, students will be informed of the options available. There will be points across the campus where they can purchase a local SIM card from available mobile network operators, and they will be given assistance throughout the process.

During the onboarding day, support will be provided to help students open local bank accounts. The UPV will offer information and advice on this matter, although the final decision will be left to each student.

Yes. The centre will have a permanent staff from the UPV, including an academic and management team. Some of these staff members speak Spanish, although the working language on campus is English.

As would be the case in Spain, the first point of contact should be the campus security staff, and if necessary, the local authorities will be contacted. The campus, as the region and country, has a very low crime rate and is equipped with CCTV systems that help to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Yes. In fact, diversity in the classroom is a fundamental part of the philosophy behind these types of degree programmes. Consequently, Spanish students and students from other countries will share classes with students of Chinese origin, who make up approximately two-thirds of the total student body, thereby fostering an international and inclusive environment.

Yes. Introductory courses and activities on Chinese culture and language will be offered, and these are highly recommended.