The senior program is building on its track record and remains committed to quality lifelong learning.
During the 2026–2027 academic year, the Senior University of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its activities on the Gandia campus, a decade dedicated to making university education accessible to people over 50 and promoting lifelong learning.
This anniversary coincides with the consolidation of a program that, during the 2025–2026 academic year, had 2,309 students across all three UPV campuses: 125 in Gandia, 266 in Alcoy, and 1,918 in Vera.
As highlighted by Salomé Cuesta, Vice Rector for Art, Science, Technology, and Society at the UPV, the goal of this initiative is to provide high-quality academic training that combines coursework with cultural and educational activities. The program thus responds to students’ interest in continuing to learn, expanding their knowledge, and maintaining a connection with the university community beyond traditional educational stages.
Ten Years of the Senior University in Gandia
The senior program at the UPV’s Gandia campus is celebrating its tenth anniversary with an offering that includes two senior courses, 15 subjects, and two specialized seminars. The program covers various fields of study and allows students to expand their education and explore new interests.
This tenth anniversary highlights the achievements of a project that brings the university closer to the community and enriches campus life. Its director, Vicenç Almenar, has emphasized the importance of personal relationships and the exchange of experiences beyond the classroom: “The people we meet, the conversations we share, and everything we take with us beyond the classroom.”
New Agreements to Strengthen Cultural and Academic Collaboration
Among the highlights of the 2025–2026 academic year are the signing of three collaboration agreements: one with the Royal Academy of Valencian Culture; another with the Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda, aimed at contributing to the preservation and promotion of Valencian cultural heritage; and a third with San Jorge University in Zaragoza, to promote the student academic exchange program.
According to Ana Muñoz, director of the UPV’s Senior University, these agreements strengthen the cultural and collaborative aspects of the program and open up new avenues for cooperation and exchange between institutions.
With ten years of experience in Gandia and 28 at the Vera campus, the UPV Senior University is solidifying its role as a center for lifelong learning, cultural engagement, and university life for people over the age of 50.