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STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
Partner University Data Sheet
Name of University
Universitat de València
Erasmus code – EUC number
E VALENCI01
Website
http://www.uv.es/relint
Link to degrees and course programmes
http://www.uv.es/uvweb/universitat/en/estudisgrau/graus/oferta-graus-1285846094474.html
Address (postal)
Servei de Relacions Internacionals
Av/ Menéndez Pelayo, 3, baixos
46010 València (Spain)
Apartat Oficial 22085
Address (visitors/courier)
Servei de Relacions Internacionals
Av/ Menéndez Pelayo, 3, baixos
46010 València (Spain) Fax
+34 963 983 462
E-mail
relaciones.internacionales@uv.es
LLP Institutional Mobility Coordinator
Alfredo Rosado Muñoz
MOBILITY OFFICE CONTACTS
Carlos Pomer Monferrer
E-mail: relaciones.internacionales@uv.es
Rosa Rutea
Tel: +34963864731
E-mail: outgoing@uv.es
Karin Wascher
Tel: +34963864731
E-mail: karin.wascher@uv.es
Head of International Relations Service
Outgoing Erasmus students
Incoming Erasmus students
E-mail for nominations
incoming@uv.es
Deadline for nominations
(Student’s data needed are: (1) Last name, first
name - (2) E-mail address - (3) Field of study (4) Exchange period - (5) Date of birth)
1st term : 15th June
2nd term : 15th November
1st term: 10th July
2nd term: 10th December
Deadline for application forms
General e-mail for enquiries
relaciones.internacionales@uv.es
Erasmus Bilateral Agreements
María José Flores
Tel: +34963864802
E-mail: mjflores@uv.es
www.uv.es/relint > Agreements > Erasmus
Agreements
Teaching Staff Mobility
Rosa Ortí Cotino
Tel: +34963983367
E-mail: rosa.orti@uv.es
Last update 15/2/2013 1 of 2 MOBILITY CONTACTS IN THE FACULTIES IN CASE OF DECENTRALIZED ORGANIZATION
In case of academic questions or
special requirements, please
contact with the academic
coordinator for your field of
study.
International Office - Burjassot
Campus
Find out who is our academic coordinator for your
field of studies:
http://www.uv.es/webrelint/1_Programa_Erasmus_Estudis/1_1_Outgoing/
1_1_1_Informacio_General/coordinadores_Titulacion.pdf
María José Matheu
Biblioteca de Ciències - Ground floor
Burjassot campus
Tel: +34 96 354 44 14 – E-mail: relint.burjasot@uv.es
GENERAL INFORMATION
1st term: 10th September – 1st February*
2nd term: 2nd February – 20th June*
1st term: 10th January – 1st February
2nd term: 25th May – 20th June
*Resit (optional) : 21st June – 15th July
1st term: 1st September
2nd term: 25th January
Spanish (75%), Catalan-Valencian (20%),
English (5%). There are usually several groups
for each course.
Academic calendar
(approximate dates)
Examination Periods
(approximate dates)
Recommended arrival dates
(probable dates)
Language of courses
Courses taught in English available
Economics, English Studies, Law, Pharmacy,
Psychology, Tourism
Yes
ECTS
EXCHANGE RELATED INFORMATION
Orientation sessions for incoming
students
Usually within the first week of the semester or
a few days earlier
Spanish and other languages courses
available to international students
http://www.centreidiomes.es/
Catalan-Valencian courses available to
international students (also EILC)
http://www.uv.es/spl
E-mail: centreidiomes@uv.es
Email: eilc@vives.org
Not requested.
Language / Certificates requirements
It is highly recommended that applicants have at
least a basic level of Spanish before coming to our
university, since our classes are taught mainly in
Spanish. Catalan (Valencian) can also help. In
addition, they are encouraged to take the Spanish
intensive course in September before the beginning
of classes and/or apply for the EILC (Catalan)
The International Relations Service does not
accept freemovers
Freemovers
HOUSING INFORMATION
Website for housing information
www.uv.es/relint > Erasmus Study Programme
> Incoming Students > Accommodation
ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION
Roughly 600 €, including rent. On average, a meal at
the campus can cost you around 6 euros.
Living expenses
Last update 15/2/2013 2 of 2 Table of Contents
Valencia ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Flights: ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Alicante to Valencia ........................................................................................................................ 2
Train: ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Bus to Valencia: ............................................................................................................................... 6
Bus station in Valencia ........................................................................................................................ 6
Getting around in Valencia ..................................................................................................................... 7
Bus....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Bike...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Metro & Tram ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Steps to be followed when you arrive in Valencia.................................................................................. 8
First step: Arrival ................................................................................................................................. 8
Long-Term Visas .................................................................................................................................... 10
Student visa at the Spanish Embassy in Dublin ................................................................................ 11
Study Permits .................................................................................................................................... 12
End of Attendance ............................................................................................................................ 14
How to get to campus ....................................................................................................................... 15
Accommodation ................................................................................................................................ 16
Halls of Residence owned by the University ................................................................................. 16
Shopping ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Restaurants ................................................................................................................................... 18
Banks ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Public Services............................................................................................................................... 19
Supermarkets ................................................................................................................................ 19
Happy Erasmus.................................................................................................................................. 19
Valencia
Flights:
Ryanair flights to Valencia from Dublin only go during the tourist season. They stop at the end of
October. You can fly from Alicante to Dublin all year round and get the train or bus to Valencia. You
can also fly Barcelona to Valencia.
Alicante to Valencia
Alicante airport is situated 9 km southwest of the capital, in the municipality of Elche. Therefore you
will need to take a taxi or bus to the train or bus station. Taxi will cost and estimated €20.
Below is the bus itinerary, it goes every 40min. Route C-6. Normally costs around €2.90. Local Buses
to Alicante, Benidorm, Torrevieja, Denia, Murcia, Santa Pola and Elche stop only outside the
departure Area (level 2). Journey can take 40 min.
Train:
You can book your train ticket before leaving Ireland from renfe.com.
Go to Horarios to get the time table, normally the last train is the cheapest around €17.
You will then see the timetable displayed and click “consultar y comprar” to see the price. Click on
the shopping trolly to go to the buy page. Choose the train you wish to take and complete the buy
process.
Please note that there are two train stations in Valencia

Estacion de Nord,
Calle Xàtiva, nº24
Valencia
46007- VALENCIA

Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla ( AVE trains).
C/ San Vicente Martir, 171
Valencia
46007- VALENCIA
So be sure to check as to which you are arriving/ departing from/to. There are 700m apart,
not a huge distance but if you are late….
There is a shuttle bus between them but sometimes it’s quicker to walk.
http://www.adif.es/es_ES//infraestructuras/planos/estaciones/plano_65000.pdf
http://www.adif.es/es_ES//infraestructuras/planos/estaciones/plano_03216.pdf
The bus station in Alicante is located:
Alicante Bus Station – Estacion de Autobuses Alicante
Muelle de Poniente S/N
Alicante
Telephone: 965 13 07 00
The c-6 bus route, to Alicante from the airport, has a bus stop just opposite to the
bus terminal building.
Bus to Valencia:
There are about 37 buses a day to Valencia and the first bus leaves Alicante destined for
Valencia at 6.30 and the last bus is at 0.25. There are different destinations in Valencia and
you need to get the right timetable for your destination by using www.alsa.es
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Bus station in Valencia:
Estación de autobuses de valencia
Avenida Menéndez Pidal 13
46009 Valencia (Valencia)
Tel.:+34 963466266
Getting around in Valencia
Bus and metro transportation is the most economical way to traverse Valencia (aside from
walking). One ride costs about 1.25€ and most people simply pay upon boarding the bus;
however, "bonobuses" (10-ride cards) may be purchased in estancos (tobacco and
newspaper stands) for about 8€.
Bus
Extensive bus routes connect all Valencia neighbourhoods, including the beach, and run
frequently during the day. There are also several hourly night bus routes. A bus ticket costs
1.25 euros or students may purchase a 10-trip pass for 9.00 euros. For current schedules,
pricing, and information, please consult the website by clicking here.
Bike
Valencia has an extensive and safe system of bike lanes throughout the city. Students who
are in Valencia for an extended period of time may find biking a convenient way to travel.
Bike rental for daily use is also available. Valenbisi offers students the opportunity to
purchase a weekly (10 euros per week) or an annual card (18 euros per year). The majority
of the bicycle rental stations are located along Blasco Ibañez Avenue, near the University of
Valencia.
http://www.valenbisi.es/
Metro & Tram
Valencia's modern and efficient subway system (metro) connects most parts of the city to
the beaches and the outlying suburbs. The system is made of both underground trains and
streetcars, and both run throughout the day. A one-trip ticket costs 1.60 euros or students
may purchase a 10-trip pass for 9 euros.
http://www.metrovalencia.es/page.php?page_id=1
Steps to be followed when you arrive in Valencia
First step: Arrival
If you are an Erasmus student coming to the Blasco Ibáñez Campus or the Tarongers
Campus, you should present yourself at the International Relations Office,
Avenida Menéndez Pelayo, 3,
Ground Floor,
46010 Valencia,
to register your arrival as soon as you get to Valencia. You will be provided with a Certificate
of Arrival and useful information about the University.
We are sorry to say that crowded line-ups and waiting time are commonplace in the days
prior to the start of the academic year. To avoid this as far as possible, you can make an
appointment beforehand by selecting the date and time to come to the International
Relations Office.
You will be able to apply for an appointment from 15th July. You will have to use this form,
where you will enter your e-mail address (the one that your home university gave us) in the
corresponding field and click on the magnifying glass on the right to get your data. Your
names are partially hidden for your security.
Choose the date carefully as you can apply only for one appointment.
Students without appointment will be attended by the International Relations Office in the
order determined by the numbered ticket dispenser situated in the office hall. To take a
ticket you must first select the INCOMING STUDENTS option. However, we cannot assure
that you will be attended on that same day, as our service capacity is limited. We thus
recommend that appointments be made beforehand.
If you are an Erasmus student coming to the Burjassot Campus, you should present yourself
at the International Relations Office located inside the Library Building "Biblioteca de
Ciències" at Burjassot Campus, Avenida Doctor Moliner, 50, 46100 Burjassot. You will be
provided with a Certificate of Arrival and useful information about the University .
Second Step: Confirm your Learning agreement
The Exchange Coordinator for your field of studies will assist you with academic issues and
the confirmation of your Learning Agreement. Remember that you must bring an initial
proposal, signed by the academic coordinator from your home university. Here you will find
a list
of
the
UV
academic
/
departmental
coordinators.
Third Step: Enrolling
At your home university or faculty you will have been given instructions regarding the
procedure for enrolling in the courses that you decide to take at the University of Valencia.
Enrolling usually takes place one or two weeks after the beginning of classes so that
students can be sure of the courses they wish to take. However you are free to attend all
the classes you wish until you enrol. Remember that it is compulsory that students enrol for
at least 50% of their credits in the same field of study and in the faculty to which you have
been
nominated
by
your
home
university.
In some cases you will have to take along two passport-sized pictures (3x3 cm) and a
photocopy of your passport or identity card so that your student card can be generated.
This card will entitle you to full library services and discounts (sports centre, theatres,
museums, etc). You will also receive a username and password for your UV online student
account with which you will be able to access online services and your personal email
account. You will also be given a bill (to be paid at Bankia or any other bank or financial
institution) for the amount of around 8 euros (administrative charges).
Hours of Operation
Hours of operation at the International Relations Office, as well as at the secretarial offices
of the different faculties or schools are from 9 to 14 from Monday to Friday. Academic /
departmental coordinators have their own office hours for students. Hours of availability c
can be found at each coordinator’s respective department.
Entry & Registration
All students belonging to a European Union or European Economic Area member state, as
well as the Swiss Confederation, and who intend to reside in Spain for a period of time
longer than three months must register at the Central Registry Office for Foreigners
(Registro Central de Extranjeros) in order to be issued a certificate of registration and an
identity number for foreigners (NIE - Número de Identificación de Extranjeros).
The certificate of registration can be obtained without prior appointment and in person at
any of the national police stations (Comisaría) of your place of residence.
The documents you will need to provide are the following:
- Two photocopies of the registration form (EX18)
- A valid passport or national identity card (original and one photocopy)
Long-Term Visas
These visas entitle their holders to reside, work, study or research in Spain.
Procedures and conditions for issuing these visas can be found in Organic Law 4/2000 and
in its Regulations, approved by Royal Decree 557/2011.
These visas entitle their holders to reside, to reside and work, to study, or to research in
Spain. All foreigners wishing to enter Spain to reside, reside and work, or study, need to
hold a visa of this kind, unless they are citizens of the European Union, Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
Applications for long-term visas must be submitted through a duly completed application
form (original and copy), which may be downloaded for free on this website or may also be
obtained for free at Spain's Diplomatic Missions or Consular Posts abroad.
Visas must be applied for in person or through a duly accredited representative at the
Spanish Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post of the district in which the applicant legally
resides.
When submitting an application for a visa, an established fee must be paid (generally € 60),
which shall not be refunded in the event of the application being denied. In certain cases,
which should be consulted at Spanish Diplomatic Missions or Consular Posts, current
legislation sets forth a reduction or waiver of the fee. Other requirements should be
consulted at the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post where the visa is to be applied for,
because they can vary depending on the reason for the trip and the applicant's country of
origin.
Persons wishing to reside in Spain must obtain prior information about the procedures from
the relevant bodies, mainly from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of
Employment and Social Security.
The deadline for processing long-term visa applications is one month after the application
has been submitted, except for the case of non-lucrative residence visas, in which the
deadline shall be three months. In the event that a visa is issued, it must be collected
personally at the relevant Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post, although it is possible for a
duly authorized representative to collect it, within a month after notification of issuance.
In the event that a visa is refused, the applicant shall be notified by means of a standard
form indicating the grounds for refusal. In this case, a contentious-administrative appeal
may be lodged before the High Court of Justice of Madrid within two months after the
notification date, or, optionally, an appeal for reversal before the same Diplomatic Mission
or Consular Post within a month after the refusal notification date.
Student visa at the Spanish Embassy in Dublin
Visa for study purposes
Applications will only be accepted by appointment
REQUIREMENTS
Please provide original documents plus one photocopy of each. Thank you.
1. Application form duly completed and signed
2. Recent passport size photograph
3. Passport with a minimum validity of the period of the visa applied for
4. Full blank page on the passport to affix the visa
5. Certificate of registration in an official or recognized school. If applicable, this certificate
would have the code number assigned to it by the “Registro nacional de universidades,
centros y enseñanzas” o by the “Registro estatal de centros docentes no universitarios”
both Register Offices are part of the Department of Education and Science. This certificate
should specify the type of studies, syllabus and the academic qualifications that can be
obtained, if any.
6. Proof of scholarship or grant if applicable
7. Proof of previous studies, if any
8. Accommodation details for Spain for the duration of the proposed studies.
9. Proof of sufficient funds (Up to date bank statement) to cover the stay in Spain and to
return to the country of origin if needed.
10. Travel insurance (including medical expenses and repatriation) for the duration of the
stay in Spain
11. Minors (under 18) can only apply for a visa themselves, if they are at least 16 years old.
For younger applicants, at least one parent must be present when the visa application is
made. Both parents must sign the application form. Birth certificate (also stating the names
of parents) and written consent of legal guardian with certified signatures are also required.
12. 60 euros fee. This fee is not refundable
For stays in excess of 180 days the following additional documents are required:
13. A certificate of no criminal records issued by the authorities of the country or countries
where the applicant(s) has resided for the last 5 years. These certificates must be legalised
through diplomatic channels, or in the case of a country signatory of the Hague Accords, of 5
October 1961, they must have the Apostille of the Hague Accords. Moreover, a translation
duly legalised of the document is required.
14. A health certificate issued by a doctor stating that the applicant does not suffer from any
disease with serious public health impact according to the International Health Regulations
2005 (Please refer to http://www.who.int/ihr/en/).
For stays in excess of 180 days the applicant must apply for a student card within a month of
arrival in Spain
Study Permits
If you are a national of a non-EU country you may need a student visa in order to enter and
stay in Spain, please check with the Spanish Embassy in the country where you are a
permanent resident.
Find the closest Spanish Embassy or Consulate. Once you are here, we can help you with the
study permit procedure in case you need one. You can find more information at this link.
Initial
Exchange students are required to apply for a student card in Spain or another country of
the Schengen Area to legally regularise their stay in Spain. The request must be made during
the first month of stay in Spain and before the expiration of the entry visa.
The Spanish government will assign an Identification Number for Foreign Citizens (NIE) with
the residence permit.
If you wish to complete this formality through the University of Valencia, please go to the
International Relations Office with the required documents from 9:00 h. to 14:00 h.
Remember that your visa must not be expired.
If you prefer to complete this formality directly, go to:
PATRAIX POLICE STATION (Comisaría de Policía de Patraix)
c/ Els Gremis, No. 6
46014 VALENCIA
Documentation to be submitted
 Official application form (original and 1 copy)
 Valid passport or valid document to enter Spain or, if applicable, valid registration
certificate. Entry stamp in Spain or travel tickets. Original and a copy.
 90-day student visa (original and copy).
 Certificate of enrolment as a student in official or recognised institutions, indicating
the timetable and length of the course. NOT LESS THAN 3 MONTHS. (original).
 Students under the age of 18 who wish to travel to Spain to study need parental or
guardian consent, which states the institution and intended length of stay. (original)
RENEWAL
In accordance with the reforms of the Organic Law 4/2000 on the Rights and Freedoms of
Foreigners in Spain, the International Relations Office at the University of Valencia is
authorised to process RENEWALS for students by means of the Delegación de Gobierno in
Valencia. If you wish to complete the renewal through our office, please come from 9:00 h
to 14:00 h.
Documentation to be submitted
 Official Application Form Ex00 (Original and 2 copies)
 Copy of the receipt of payment Fee 052 for the Administration (for the extension
of the study permit, select 1.3)
 More information on Fee 052
 Valid passport or valid document to enter Spain or, if applicable, valid registration
certificate. (original and COPY OF ALL PASSPORT PAGES.)
 Certificate of enrolment as a student in official or recognised institutions, indicating
the timetable and length of course, not less than 3 months. (original)
 Proof of means of support to stay and return to your country and, if applicable, of
family members. This can be done by: Bank certification of the amount, origin and
periodicity of your income (original)
 Certificate of scholarship/grant or proof of other financial means available to you
(original and copy)
 Guaranteed health care for the length of your stay through public or private health
insurance arranged with an insurance entity authorised to operate in Spain. (original
and copy of the policy, as well as the last receipt of payment).
 Students under the age of 18 who wish to travel to Spain to study need parental or
guardian consent, which states the institution and intended length of stay (original).
 Certification (from the institution) of your studies from the previous
period.(Original).
 Card you would like to renew. (original and copy).
 Certificate of registration in the City Hall (empadronamiento) if you have changed
your address.

You do NOT need to have repatriation insurance.
End of Attendance
If you are an Erasmus student coming to the Blasco Ibáñez Campus or to the Tarongers
Campus, by the time you end your stay at the UV, just before your departure, you should
pick up your certificate of attendance personally at the International Relations Office;
Avenida Menéndez Pelayo, 3,
Ground Floor,
46010 Valencia.
If you are an Erasmus student coming to the Burjassot Campus, you should pick up
your certificate of attendance personally at the International Relations Office located inside
the Library Building "Biblioteca de Ciències" at Burjassot Campus, Avenida Doctor Moliner,
50, 46100 Burjassot.
You must be aware that you may lose your grant and probably have to return the money
you got as an Erasmus student if you don't provide your International Relations Office with
this document.
How to get to campus
The Universitat de Valencia extends throughout the city of Valencia and its metropolitan
area on three university campuses: the campus linked by Blasco Ibáñez Avenue, the
Tarongers campus and the Burjassot-Paterna campus.
Three campuses physically linked by the underground and tram and home to numerous
research institutes, eighteen faculties and the School of Engineering are what make up the
Universitat de Valencia of today.
Blasco Ibañez Campus


Located in Blasco Ibáñez Avenue in Valencia, this Campus includes the Office of the Principal
and the Central Services of the University Avenue, as well as the University Odontological
Clinic, the Lluís Vives Hall of Residence, the Joan Reglà Humanities Library, the Health
Sciences Pelegrí Casanova Library, the Psychology and Sports Library, the Sports Campus
and the following Faculties: Faculty of Nursing and Chiropody, Faculty of Medicine and
Dentistry, Faculty of Geography and History, Faculty of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy
and Education Sciences, Faculty of Language Studies, Translation and Communication,
Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, and the Faculty of Physiotherapy.
EMT Buses: 9, 10, 12, 29, 30, 31, 40, 41, 70, 71, 79, 80, 81, 89, 90
Tube: line 3; "Facultats" stop
Burjassot - Paterna Campus


Located in the municipal districts of Burjassot and Paterna, this Campus is connected to the
other university campuses by the tram network and consists of the following faculties:
Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry,
Faculty of Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy and the School of Engineering.
EMT Buses: 63
Tram: line 4; stops: "Campus de Burjassot", "V. Andrés Estellés" , "TVV" (if you're going to
the ETSE) and "Santa Gemma - Parc Científic UV" (Zone B)

Tube + municipal bicycle : line 1 till "Empalme" tube stop and then link with the Mibisi
municipal bicycle system.
Tarongers Campus


It is the most recent campus of the University, built around the Ramon Llull and Tarongers
avenues in Valencia.
On this campus are located the Faculties of Law, Economics, Social Sciences and Education
Sciences.
EMT Buses: 29, 30, 31, 40, 41, 71, 81, 82
Tram: lines 4 and 6; "Tarongers" and "La Carrasca" stops
Accommodation
The University of Valencia has no accommodation service. The SEDI (Information Service)
maintains a catalogue with information about lodging in Valencia and in Burjassot open to
students. This catalogue may be obtained at the SEDI offices or by sending an email to
allotjament@uv.es. You will find more information about lodging in the Accommodation
Section of our web site and in The UV Guide for Foreign Students.
Halls of Residence owned by the University
Halls of Residence are university centres that provide accommodation, preferably for
members of the university community, and that promote human, cultural and scientific
training for its residents. University residences can be either owned by or affiliated with the
university. The two halls of residence owned by the University are the "Lluís Vives" Hall of
Residence (closed for renovations) and the "Rector Peset" Hall of Residence.
"Rector Peset" Hall of Residence
The "Rector Peset" Residence Hall is located in the historic city centre of Valencia and takes
up a restored stately manor, adapted in 1997. It provides residence preferably to members
of the University of Valencia and has a capacity for 179 students and 70 teachers and
researchers. It also provides human, cultural and scientific training for its residents and
hosts a regular schedule of exhibitions, gigs and diverse academic and cultural activities. It
has a computer room, two libraries, four television rooms, a gym with a solarium, an
assembly hall, the Sala de la Muralla, the Seminar Room, a music and rehearsal room, a
cafeteria and two dinning halls.
Col·legi Major Rector Peset
Pl. Forn de Sant Nicolau, 4. 46001 València
Tel.: 963 166 000
cmrpeset@uv.es
www.uv.es/cmrpeset
"Damià Bonet" Hall of Residence
"Damià Bonet" Hall of Residence
Since the 2009-2010 course, the University of Valencia has a residence hall with a capacity
for 440 students. Located in Tarongers Campus, the "Damià Bonet" Hall of Residence offers
students, teachers and researchers of the UV, single or double studio apartments, full
furnished, with bathroom, kitchen, HVAC, telephone and internet connection. The residence
also includes a cafeteria & restaurant, study rooms, common rooms, gym, laundry and
parking.
Residència Universitària Damià Bonet
C. Serpis, 27. 46022 València
Tel.: 962 050 500
damiabonet@resa.es
www.resa.es/esl/residencias/damia_bonet
Renting
A lot of students live around the areas around Tarongers/ naranjos, Avda Blasco Ibanez,
Benimaclet, El Carmen and towards the beach, La malvarrosa, but the closest blocks of flats
to tarongers or universidad politecnica are on Calle San Rafael numero 1, 2 or 3.
Calle Vicente La Roda the first few numbers.
Calle Ingeniero Fausto Elio.
Most Spanish advertise their apartments through posters and flyers stuck up everywhere
along the streets, so you just go along and get the numbers and organize a viewing or you
can use the real estate agents either. There are a few along Avda Blasco Ibanez that
mention Erasmus students. Try to get some Spanish flatmates; it will really help your
Spanish.
The Spanish grading system
Grades in Spain follow the assessment scale as seen on the table below:
International scale
Spanish scale
A
(excellent)
10 - 9.00 (Matrícula de Honor (MH) - Sobresaliente)
B
(very good, with few errors)
8.99 - 8.00 (Notable alto)
C
(good, with some errors)
7.99 - 7.00 (Notable bajo)
D
6.99 - 6.00 (Bien)
(satisfactory, with many errors)
E
(sufficient)
5.99 - 5.00 (Suficiente)
Shopping
The City has many Shopping Centres. Two of the most well known are Nuevo Centro
(Avenida Pio XII nº 2) and El Saler (Autopista el saler, nº 16).
Calle Colón is the main shopping street in the centre and possess shopping centres and
smallers shops of all sorts (clothes, perfumeries, shoe shops etc...)
Cheaper shops available are those such as 1€ shops and Chinease shops which stock almost
everything at very cheap prices (household goods, tools, clothes, stationary and gifts).
For second hand articles such as bicycles, televisions and chairs, visit El Rastro, situated in
the Football Stadium carpark.
Almost every district has its own market (Mercadillo) where all kinds of items can be found.
Yet you are advised to get there early in order to discover the best bargains.
Monday - Agirós, Mercado Central and Ruzafa
Tuesday – Jerusalén, Nazaret and San Pedro Nolasco
Wednesday - Benimamet, Av. del Cid, el Grao and Mosén Sorell
Thursday – El Cabañal and Torrefiel
Friday – Benimaclet, Malvarrosa, Monteolivete and Castellar
Saturday – Benialap, Jesús Patraix and Rojas Clemente
Sunday and bank holidays – PL. Redonda and el Rastro.
The opening hours for most shops throughout the country are from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday. From 2 p.m. to 5p.m. shops are closed for the
famous Spanish "siesta". On Saturdays many small shops (i.e. the majority of "Estancos") are
only open to 2 p.m. Major shopping malls, department stores and supermarkets stay open
without a break from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. or in some cases until 10 p.m.
Restaurants
Restaurants start serving lunch from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. In
small restaurants and bars it is normally possible to get served a fixed number of menus at
any time of the day.
Banks
Banks are open from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Monday to Friday, exempt from October to April
where banks also are open Saturday from 9a.m. to 1 p.m.
Public Services
The majority of public services (i.e. the city hall, health centres) are open from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. Monday to Friday.
Supermarkets
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Mercadona is the most common and usually is the cheapest supermarket.
Dia - discount supermarket chain
Consum
Lidl
Aldi
El Corte Inglés- more expensive
Carrefour
Happy Erasmus
Happy Erasmus organizes a lot of events for Erasmus students and it's a great way to make
friends.
Their website provides lots of information about Valencia.
http://www.happyerasmus.com/
STUDYING AND LIVING / ESTUDIAR Y VIVIR
UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA / UNIVERSITAT DE VALÈNCIA
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Bienvenido
Bienvenue
Bun venit
Tervetuloa
Üdvözlöm
Välkommen
Velkommen
Vitajte
Vítejte
Welcome
Welkom
Willkommen
Witamy
THE PRINCIPAL WELCOMES YOU
Welcome to Valencia, a cosmopolitan city shaped by the crossroads of cultures over the centuries.
Since 1499, the University of Valencia has held classes and conducted research, thereby contributing
to the development of the city. As part of its urban fabric, the three University campuses (Tarongers,
Blasco Ibáñez and Burjassot-Paterna) are the venues of teaching and research carried out in all areas of
knowledge. The centre of Valencia is home to our historic building “La Nau”, the bicentennial Botanical
Garden and the Rector Peset Residence Hall, which was built from a former palace in the Carmen
neighbourhood and exemplifies the recovery of Valencian architectural heritage.
Basic and experimental sciences, engineering, social, economic and legal sciences, health sciences,
educational sciences and humanities are combined in the academic experience: the University.
I would like to welcome you to the University of Valencia and thank you for joining thousands of
international students at the University of Valencia, which is ranked second in Europe in receiving
Erasmus students and is an international reference.
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Offering the broadest range of undergraduate, Master’s and
PhD programmes in the Valencian Community and one of the
widest ranges of programmes in Spain, the University has had
remarkable results in leading scientific production and research
activity. This has led the University to be recognised twice as a
Campus of International Excellence by the Spanish Ministry of
Education.
I invite you to get to know Valencia and make the most of all
the possibilities that the University of Valencia offers you.
Thousands of professors, lecturers, researchers, technical staff
and administration staff are ready to help you broaden your
knowledge and enjoy a once in a lifetime experience that reminds
you that the University of Valencia is and always will be your
university.
You are now part of the University of Valencia – a modern,
dynamic university promoting cultural activity and scientific
dissemination. It is also a community with shared values that has
made a firm commitment to our society.
Esteban Morcillo Sánchez
PRINCIPAL
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HISTORY
At the beginning of the XV century, the
Judges of Valencia brought together the
courses depending on the city and the
church, leading to the establishment of the
Universitat de València on the 30th of April,
1499 with a their own Constitutions, created
at the request of the Council of the city of
Valencia.
In 1501, the Pope Alejandro VI signed
with the royal privilege of Fernando II
the pontifical pope’s bull, sealed a year
later, leading to the official opening of
The Estudio General de Valencia in 1502
and was compared in prerogatives and
distinction to the universities of Rome,
Bologna, Salamanca and Lleida on the 13th
of October, 1502.
Initially there were studies of medicine,
humanities, technology and law, but new
programs and institutes were added and
gave form to the university we know today,
a modern European university. It offers
practically all branches of knowledge in
humanities, basic and technical sciences,
health sciences and education as well as social
sciences, legal sciences and economics.
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An important effort is made to the study and
transmission of the results in science and
scientific knowledge, to the commitment of
developing our society and to the promotion
of sports and culture.
THE UNIVERSITAT
TODAY
Today, the Universitat de València is a
research oriented, general, public, European
university. The university has 18 faculties and
46,000 students in degrees, diplomas and
engineering, another 8,000 in postgraduate
studies and 12,000 students following other
courses. The university is situated in Valencia,
the third biggest Spanish city and the 21st
most populated one of the European Union.
Here are the most important figures:
The Valencian UNIVERSITAT with the largest
number of students: more than 45,000 in
diplomas, degrees and engineering, more than
8,000 in masters and doctorates and more than
5,500 following postgraduate studies of our own.
The Valencian UNIVERSITAT with most
staff: more than 4,000 teachers and researchers, and 1,800 technicians and administrative and services staff.
The most internationalized Valencian
UNIVERSITAT:
2,000
students
in
undergraduate studies and 952 students
in masters, coming from institutions from
around the world.
The Valencian UNIVERSITAT with the
most research done: more than 50 million
euros budgeted towards research.
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largest bibliographic collection: almost
1,200,000 monographs on paper, some
28.000 in electronic version; nearly 5,000
periodicals on paper and more than 35.000
in electronic version; around 100 online
databases.
The Valencian UNIVERSITAT with wellestablished buildings: 18 faculties and
schools, 19 institutes of research and 92
teaching and research departments.
most degrees in undergraduate studies,
masters and doctorates
CAMPUS
Valencia-Tarongers: 119,670 m2
Campus
Valencia-Blasco Ibáñez: 186,015 m2
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Burjassot-Paterna:142,135 m2
CAMPUS
The UV is structured in three urban
and specialised campuses: Blasco Ibañez
186.015 m2; Tarongers 119.670 m2;
Burjassot-Paterna 142.135 m2.
physiotherapy. Here you can also find the
Rectorado or main administrative building
and the central services of the Universitat
de València.
Blasco Ibáñez Campus
Where you can find the faculties of medicine
and dentistry, psychology, geography and
history, philosophy and education sciences,
philology, translation and communication,
and the faculties of nursing and
Tarongers Campus
Where you can find the faculties of
economics, law, social science and teaching
training.
Burjassot-Paterna Campus
Where you can find the faculties of biology,
physics, chemistry, mathematics and
pharmacy and the school of engineering.
The scientific park of the Universitat is
located here, it’s also the place where
you can find research centres, and a
complex companies that are scientific and
technology based.
On http://www.uv.es/webuv/visita/indexsp.html you can take a virtual tour of the teaching institutions, libraries,
sports facilities and more.
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CAMPUS
OTHER CENTRES OF THE UNIVERSITAT DE VALÈNCIA
CAMPUS de BURJASSOT
JARDÍ
BOTÀNIC
CAMPUS de BLASCO IBAÑEZ
CAMPUS de TARONGERS
Besides these campuses, the Universitat also has other buildings in the city,
like the historical office of the Universitat, known as La Nau, which you
can find in the street named after the building. Now this area is a cultural
centre, with the Botanic garden situated in the heart of Valencia, calle
Quart, no 80, and the Palau de Cerveró where you can visit the historical
museum of science, in the middle of the historical centre of Valencia.
The Universitat de València, also organizes activities in Ontinyent and
Gandia, through a University Extension and the International Centre of
Gandia respectively.
LA NAU
The University of Valencia
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STUDIES
The Universitat de València offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies (master
and doctorate). You can find all academic
information about each of our degrees in
the following websites:
•Undergraduate students access at:
www.uv.es/acces
•Postgraduate students access at:
www.uv.es/postgrado.
If you want to know more about the Universitat,
you can find more information by:
•Viewing the videos of each research centre
and institution of the Universitat
• Accessing the You Tube video of
the Universitat de València at: www.
youtube.com/uvmedia
• Viewing the TV channel of the Universitat
at http://www. mediauni.uv.es
www.uv.es >The University > UV Life
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HISTORY
The city of Valencia was founded in 138
B.C. by the consul of Rome Décimo Junio
Bruto. Since then, our city has seen a mix
of cultures. It was Muslim capital for five
centuries between the year 711 and the
conquest of King Jaume I, who established
the old Valencian Kingdom.
silk and other materials, like tiles or glazed
ceramic in the XVIII century, a major
exporter in the XIX and XX centuries and a
tourist destination since the second half of
the past century.
Valencia was an important commercial port
in the XV century, a main manufacturer of
As a consequence of constant evolution,
dynamism, intensive cultural life and the
mixture of cultures, the changes can be seen
across the city. You can enjoy a Roman,
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Arabic, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque,
modern and rationalist Valencia, along
with its constant growth and expansion,
its welcoming and integrating nature, all of
which together comprise the latest trends
worldwide.
VALENCIA TODAY
Valencia is the capital of the Comunidad
Valenciana.
Today, Valencia is the 3rd largest and most
important city of Spain, with a population
of the same rank of 810,000 inhabitants.
This number doubles when the metropolitan area is taken into consideration, which
assumes that the city of Valencia, on its
own, accounts for 16% of the population of
the Comunidad Valenciana.
The geographic location of the city allows
for the enjoyment of one of the mildest cli-
mates of Europe: a soft Mediterranean climate, with average temperatures between
11° and 26°. The natural environment, the
attractive culture and the beaches with fine
sand have turned the city into a tourists international centre.
Today Valencia is a city that offers services
not only in its own municipality but also
beyond its boundaries, mainly focused on
retail businesses, and commercial small and
wholesale of specialized services for firms
and professional activities. This accounts
for 74% of the local employment. It’s an
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important industrial basis for branches in
paper and graphic art, wood and furniture,
steel products, shoes, textiles and car
manufacturing.
Valencia has important cultural institutes
and a rich heritage of art history such as
the Lonja – a monument declared a World
Heritage site-, the Torres de Serranos and
Quart, the cathedral and the basilica of the
Virgen de los Desamparados, situated in
Plaza de la Virgen where you can also find
the Palacio de la Generalidad Valenciana,
where the local government resides.
VALENCIA TODAY
To these facts, we can add the
important entrepreneurial acti
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ties that take place in the
Valencian Fair and in the city´s
Palace of Congress, and in the
large international sport events.
+ info:
www.valencia.es
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THE CITY: HOW
TO ARRIVE
Situated on the east cost of
Spain, Valencia is situated by
the Mediterranean sea, 217.48
mi (350 km) from Madrid and
Barcelona.
Valencia is easy to reach by
plain, boat, train and road.
There is access to Valencia
by plain through the airport
of Manises situated 4.97 mi
(8 km) from the city centre (it
takes 20 minutes and costs 2
euros), with metro access. The
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airport has direct connections
with the main Spanish cities
and with other European ones
like London, Dublin, Paris,
Amsterdam, Brussels, Munich,
Frankfurt,
Milan,
Rome,
Krakow, Bucharest, Sofia and
others.
of the city and has railway
connections to the rest of Spain
and Europe. On the other hand,
you can travel from Madrid
to Valencia on the AVE (Alta
Velocidad Española = Spanish
High Speed), which arrives
at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla
Station.
 By
boat, given the main
commercial port and harbour.
 By
road, using a bus or a
car via the European network
connection of the Mediterranean
Highway E-15 and AP-7,
 By train - its modern central
station is situated in the heart
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which runs along the seaside of
Levante, and the highway A-23
Sagunto–Somport, and the A-3
Madrid-Valencia.
+ info:
Spanish airports (AENA):
(AENA): wwww.aena.es
Port of Valencia:
www.valenciaport.com/es-ES/
Paginas/default_es_ES.aspx
Spanish Railway Company
(RENFE):
www.renfe.es
THE CITY: HOW
TO ARRIVE
BURJASSOT-PATERNA AREA
In these two municipalities, you can find the campuses of BurjassotPaterna of Universitat de València.
Burjassot has more than 38,000 inhabitants whose origins date back
to the Muslim period.
Paterna has circa 62,000 inhabitants and in this municipality, there
are different industrial complexes: the Parque Tecnológico and the
Parc Científic de la Universitat de València.
Only 4,5 mi away (7 km), the area is very well connected with lines 1
and 4 of Metro Valencia, and bus lines of the Municipal Transportation
Bureau (Empresa Municipal de Tranportes EMT) and the Municipal
Transportation Consortium (Consorcio Municipal de Transportes
CMT).
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PLANNING YOUR
STAY IN VALENCIA:
FOREIGNER’S
IDENTITY CARD
If you are not a citizen of the European
Union and you stay within it will be for
more than six months to study, you need a
foreigner’s identity card.
Through the International Relations Office,
the Universitat de València offers a service
to process this identity card. If you prefer
to apply on your own, you have to appear
at the police station, once you arrived to
Valencia.
The foreigner´s identity card must be
obtained within one month of your arrival
to Spain. Whether you apply for the card
on your own or through the university, the
documents you need to have are.
 Passport photocopy
 Document in which date of arrival is
stated (for example: plane tickets, stamp
of arrival)
 Study permit type D
 Registration in an official education
institution (in this case, the Universitat
de València). You need to register before
obtaining the foreigner’s identity card.
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+ info:
+ info:
www.uv.es/relint
Comisaría Valencia-Patraix
C/ dels Gremis, 6
Polígono Vara de Quart
LANGUAGE
COST OF LIVING
Valencia´s spoken languages are Castilian or Spanish, as well as
Valencian, the native language of the Comunity of Valencia, which
is spoken in other Spanish territories, like in Catalonia, in the South
of France and in Andorra, where it is the only official language. It
is also spoken in Alghero, an Italian city situated on the island of
Sardinia.
Approximately and as an indicator only, these are some of the
expenses students can expect in Valencia.
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Costs for electricity, water and gas (on average per person, if you
share an apartment): around 25€ monthly.
 Internet Access. At the Universitat de Valencia and in its halls
of residence, internet is free for all students, using the UV WiFi network (eduroam). If you want to have broadband Internet
access at home, it will cost you approximately 40€ monthly.
Both Castilian and Valencian are present in everyday life. Both
of these languages are spoken at the Universitat de València.
The Universitat offers various free services, to allow you to learn
Valencian if you are interested. The Servei de Política Lingüística
offers help and educational courses.
 Food at the cafeterias of the UV can come in a daily menu (two
courses, dessert and a drink): around 6€.
 Grocery shopping and toiletries:approximately 200€/month.
Public transportation (EMT bus network): less than 2€ per trip
and less than 10€ for a card with 10 trips.
+ info: www.uv.es/spl
 Room in a shared flat (without utilities): between 200 and 250€/month.
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FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
YOUTH CARD
Financial institutions such as banks and savings banks, are open
Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm, while some banks may be
open for longer hours. Most banks have ATM or cash dispenser
machines (24 hours).
If you are 30 years old or younger, you can obtain a youth card at
the Valencian Youth Institute (Instituto Valenciano de la Juventud
(IVAJ). (It costs approximately 9 euros.)
With this card you can obtain discounts at certain cinemas, theatres,
museums, shops, hostels, hotels, restaurants, etc . There is also a
debit card version of this card, which allows you to use it as a form
of payment.
There is a great variety of banks and savings banks, some of
which have offices on campus. Some institutions like Santander
offer favourable conditions to students who are registered at the
Universitat de València.
Banco Santander Campus Blasco Ibáñez
Av. Blasco Ibáñez, s/n
(Aulario I)
46010 Valencia
Tel.: 96 393 48 33
Banco Santander Campus dels Tarongers
Av. Naranjos, s/n
Banco Santander Campus Burjassot-Paterna
Av. Dr. Moliner, 50 (en
(Aulario Norte, Acceso Oeste)
edificio dentro del Campus)
46022 Valencia
Tel.: 96 372 83 02
46100 Burjassot
Tel.: 96 390 03 66
+info:
www.gvajove.es
Phone: 963 108 670 (TURIVAJ)
Address: C/ Guardia Civil, 21
Opening hours: 9 am - 2.30 pm
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ACCOMMODATION
Valencia is a city with several
universities where some thousands of students live. Students
are responsible for arranging
their own accommodation,
since the University of Valencia
does not have a Housing Office Therefore, you are able to
choose to live on residence, in
the main Residence Halls, or to
find shared accommodation at
a rented apartment.
 Halls of residence of the
The Universitat de València
has has one hall of residence:
“Rector Peset”, a palace located
in the historic centre of Valencia.
 Damià Bonet Hall of Residence
The recently built Damià Bonet
Residence is located in the
Tarongers Campus.
+ info: RESA
www.resa.es
+34 902 44 44 47
+ info: Colegio Mayor Rector
Peset, Pl. Horno San Nicolás, 4
46001 València
www.uv.es/cmrpeset
+34 963 16 60 00
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 Other Halls of Residence
There are other Halls of Residence in València. The Information Service of the Universitat de València (SEDI) can give
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you more information about
these halls of residence.
+ info: Information Service
(SEDI)
www.uv.es/SEDI
 Sharing a Place
Valencian students normally
share an apartment with other
students. In Spain, rent is paid
monthly at the beginning of
every month. It is common to
HEALTH CARE
be requested a security deposit.
There are different real estate
and other agencies that offer
apartment rentals.
+ info: SEDI
www.uv.es/sedi
 Hotels and Youth Hostels
When you arrive in Valencia,
it is normal to stay in a hotel
or youth hostel while you are
looking for a more permanent
place.
You need to explain the reasons
and conditions of your stay, as
well as the means you have to
sustain yourself.
+ info:
www.turisvalencia.es
+ info:
www.interior.gob.es
 Health Care
If you are a citizen of the
European Union, you need to
apply for the health card of the
European Union before leaving
your country.
If you are not a European, you
will have to inform yourself about
health care before going to Spain.
The Spanish government requests that non-European students possess a medical insurance to cover for health care and
repatriation related expenses in
case of death.
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The registration of the academic
year includes a school insurance
if you are younger than 28. This
insurance covers for accidents
occurring within the university.
For other first aid you need to
use your medical insurance.
HEALTH CARE
On the other hand, the UV Health
Offices offer a service of attention
to students:
• Assistance in case of common
illness, during office hours.
There are some countries with
an agreement with the Social
Security. They are given medical attendance. To find out
which is your health centre, you
can phone the information service of the Valencian government / Generalitat Valenciana:
012 or 963 866 000. It depends
• Health education and information
on your address. At the health
centre, they will appoint a family doctor to you. There will
be no problem in arranging
examinations, making blood
tests or special proofs. It would
be helpful if you could bring the
health insurance student card
when you go to health office.
Schedule of the UV Health Offices:
BLASCO IBAÑEZ CAMPUS
Faculty of Geography and History
Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 11:00 h.
Monday and Wednesday: 16 to
18 h.
Phone: 96 386 42 87
• Emergency Assistance and
First Aid
• Assistance in case of accident
• Health promotion
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TARONGERS CAMPUS
Building of the Gregori Maians
Library, ground floor
Tuesday and Thursday: 16 to 18 h.
Phone: 96 382 8764
BURJASSOT-PATERNA
CAMPUS
Behind Block B of the Faculty of
Biology (Dr. Moliner, 50)
Monday and Wednesday: 16 to
18 h.
Phone:96 354 4321
GETTING AROUND
VALENCIA
Valencia´s good climate and
orography makes walking and
biking a perfect way to get around.
If you bike, there is an extensive
bike track (CarrilBici) across the
city, but remember to follow the
circulation rules.
Furthermore you have the
possibility to use Valenbisi;
bikes which are placed all
over Valencia. At the station
of Valenbisi you take a bike by
using your season ticket and
return it at the station of your
destination without paying
anything during the first 30
minutes.
Valencia also has a vast network of
public transportation comprised
of buses, metro and tram or
streetcar, which allow you to move
through the whole city.
Valencia with other communities
adjacent to the city. These
buses (yellow colour) are called
MetroBus.
There are various types of tickets
and passes for buses and the
metro, as well as combined ones
that allow you to use different
transportation networks. The
metro of Valencia also has
a system of intelligent cards
(Mobilis) which can be reloaded
at automatic ticket machines or at
ticket booths.
The 57 EMT bus lines (red colour)
allow you to get everywhere in
the city. 5 metro lines connect
other places of the city and the
metropolitan area. Through lines
4 (Tarongers station), 1 (Burjassot
station) and line 3 (Facultats
station) you can go to the campus
of Valencia-Tarongers, BurjassotPaterna and Valencia-BlascoIbáñez respectively (it takes half
an hour, approximately). There is
also a bus service that connects
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Fares, tickets and pass types,
network maps, and search engines to view routes you can take
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can be found on the web pages
of the Municipal buses Office
(EMT) and Metro Valencia.
The Universitat de Valencia has an
agreement with Metro Valencia
for students to get special rates.
+ info:
EMT telf: 963158515
www.emtvalencia.es
METRO telf.: 900461046
www.metrovalencia.es
VALENBISI
www.valenbisi.es
CULTURE
Valencia is a city with a rich
culture that has a lot to offer.
+ info:
www.palaudevalencia.com
in the Palace of Marqués de Dos
Aguas.
The city has many theatres, out of
which the Main Theatre (Teatro
Principal) is the most important.
Valencia also has two big concert
halls: the Palau de les Arts Reina
Sofía, in the Arts and Science City
(Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències), and
the Palau de la Música.
The city also has a wide range of
The Universitat de Valencia also
shelters the museum of Science
History in Cerveró Palace,
situated in the historical centre
of Valencia.
+ info: teatres.gva.es
museums with temporary and
permanent exhibitions. Among
the many museums in the city,
some not to be missed are the
science
museum
Príncipe
Felipe at the Arts and Science
City, the IVAM, the museum of
Ilustration and Modernity, the
Museum of Fine Arts, or the
National Museum of Pottery
and Sanctuary Arts, sheltered
+ info:
www.valencia.es
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+ info:
Museo Valenciano de la
Ilustración y la Modernidad:
www.muvim.es
+ info:
Museo Nacional de Cerámica:
mnceramica.mcu.es
+ info:
Museo de Historia de la Ciencia:
www.uv.es/IHCD/
museo.html
CULTURE
The Universitat of València
plays an important role in
cultural activities, especially
in its facilities at the historical
building in the city centre “La
Nau.” Here, several events
take place such as exhibitions,
film screenings, theatre plays,
concerts
and
conferences
together with other activities.
At the main student residences
of the Universitat, there are
continous cultural activities as
well, and it is where the botanic
garden can be found. Visit the
websites to keep up to date with
all the cultural activities your
university has to offer.
+ info:
www.uv.es/cultura
+ info:
Colegio Mayor Rector Peset:
www.uv.es/cmrpeset
+ info:
Jardín Botánico:
www.jardibotanic.org
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BEACHES, GARDENS
AND NATURAL SITES
Valencian beaches add up to
12.12 mi (19.5 km). Some of
them are public such as “La
Marvarrosa” and “Las Arenas”.
+ info:
www.valencia.es
www.turisvalencia.es
In Valencia, you can also find
the Parque Natural de La
Albufera with of surface of 51,89
acres (21.000 hectares). This
park is one of the best known
natural sites of the Valencian
Community and is formed by
the great lake of La Albufera, the
largest of the Iberian Peninsula.
The Parque Natural de La
Albufera has many beaches like
Pinedo, L’Arbre del Gos, El
Saler, La Garrofera, el RecatíPerellonet and the unexplored
beach of La Devesa.
city of flowers and of the
Mediterranean light.
Across the city, you can find a
lot of historical and picturesque
gardens. The Jardines del
Turia cross the city of Valencia
throughout the old riverbed
of the Turia, The Jardines de la
Glorieta are characterized by
centuries old trees. The Jardines
de Monforte and the Jardines
del Real are of neoclassic and
romantic style from the XIX
century. A beautiful area of
gardens and landscape houses
+ info:
Parque Natural de La Albufera:
www.albufera.com
Valencia is known as the
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the cultural complex of the Arts
and Science City, an example of
modern international design,
located in the old riverbed of
the Turia.
A place that is worth mentioning
is the Jardín Botánico de la
Universitat de València which
dates back to the XVI century,
located in the heart of the city
Centre.
+ info:
www.jardibotanic.org
LEISURE AND
FESTIVALS
Valencia is a Mediterranean city, fond of festivals, group celebrations,
preservation of traditions, festivals and habits. .
The climate and lifestyle make possible the enjoyment of various
meeting points around the city. Areas to spend time out in patios,
pubs and night clubs in Valencia are: Aragon Avenue, next to Blasco
Ibañez Campus, La Plaza de Cedro, next to the Tarongers Campus,
La Plaza de Cánovas and the area of La Malvarrosa at the beach, or
El Carmen.
Mostly, festivals in Valencia are celebrated in the streets due to the
good climate and are enjoyed in groups. Music, gunpowder and fire
are the main ingredients accompanying celebrations, reflecting a
millennial Mediterranean heritage.
One of the most famous festivals in Valencia is “Las Fallas,”
celebrated in March and ending on the 19th of the month. Also “El
Corpus Christi,” “La Semana Santa Marinera” and “October 9” are
other remarkable celebrations.
+ info:
www.fallas.es
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GASTRONOMY
Valencia is famous for its
gastronomy and especially for
its world famous paella.
There are several types of paella as well as different typical
rice dishes, such as the “arroz
al horno”, “el arroz negro” or
the “arroz a banda” and other
internationally well known valencian meals, like the “fideuà”.
THE VALENCIAN
COMMUNITY: MORE
THAN JUST VALENCIA
The valencian gastronomy is
typically Mediterranean, based
on meats, fish, vegetables, olive oil and fruits. You can´t
skip the Mediterranean diet,
a healthy, nutritious and wellbalanced one.
to get to know Valencian wines,
which are more and more valued for their quality and the
grape varieties used for their
production.
In all the faculties and schools of
the Universitat de València you
can find cafeterias where snacks,
sandwiches, combined plates and
set daily menus can be found.
One of the Valencian traditions
is tapas style dinners in bars,
where you will have the chance
Valencia is much more than
just a city. Given its location,
you can enjoy the seaside as
well as the nearby mountains,
allowing you to enjoy an urban
and rural environment.
We advise you to visit other
villages, cities and places in
the Comunitat de Valenciana,
which includes a rich ecological
environment and a great tourist
attraction.
+ info:
www.comunitatvalenciana.com
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LIVE THE UNIVERSITAT
Studying at the Universitat de València is much more than just going to class. That’s
why the Universitat de València offers you a series of services and facilities to improve
your stay at university.
To organize yourself, take note of timetables of your courses. You can find them on the
web pages of your faculty or school where you are enrolled. Many program courses
have morning or afternoon-evening times, and others take up a whole day some days
of the week. In the morning, classes normally start at 8 or 8:30 am. In the afternoon
classes normally begin at 3 or 3:30 pm and finish before 9:30 pm.
+ info:
www.uv.es>Studying at the University
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CULTURE
The Universitat de València organizes
multiple activities such as exhibitions,
concerts, seminars, conferences and
more.
There are also important cultural
activities organized on campus:
 The Orquesta Filarmónica and the
Orfeón Universitario de Valencia.
 Cinema: cinema screenings, conferences and seminars.
 Theatre: theatre, dance and workshops,
and theory-practice scenic seminars.
 Poetry:
Presentations,
recitals,
debates and promotion of novel
poets.
the European Theater Project. Go to
escena.erasmus@uv.es if you want to
participate.
 Debates Forum: a place where conferences and round table discussions are
organized about current topics of academic and social interest.
The main residence halls and the
Botanic Garden of Valencia play also an
important role in the cultural activities.
As student of the Universitat de
València you can participate in all of
these activities. Some of them, such
as theatre, have specific activities
for international students such as
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+ info:
www.uv.es/cultura
SPORTS
The Universitat de València
has a wide range of sports in its
Sports Campuses, located in the
València-Blasco Campus and
Tarongers Campus.
In the Burjassot-Paterna Campus, in addition to the sport
facilities, there is an agreement
with the municipality of Burjassot to use the municipal sports
facilities, next to the Campus.
Among the main sports practiced are soccer, indoor football,
basketball, handball, volleyball,
rugby, judo, karate, taekwondo,
kendo, tennis, table tennis, badminton, fencing, squash, padel
tennis, frontenis, track and field
athetics and triathlon among
others.
At the Universitat de València,
there are male as well as female
teams participating in different
leagues and competitions university wide, where awards and
recognitions has been gained.
+ info:
Sports Service
www.uv.es/sesport
The university also organizes
sporting and recreational activities such as aerobics, contemporary dance, jazz, Spanish dance,
sevillanas, yoga, martial arts
and others.
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INFORMATION
SERVICES
WELCOME WEEK
The Universitat de València has
an Internet Wi-Fi (eduroam)
network in all of its buildings
and facilities, where students
have free access to internet
using their student id and
password.
There are also various computing services available to the
students, professors and staff
members for student administration activities. The Virtual
classroom, the Virtual secretariat and the Student Hall.
In addition, all the students
of the Universitat have an
e-mail account, room to store
information on a virtual drive,
personal space to have web pages
and a personal blog service.
+ info:
Service about information
technology:
www.uv.es/siuv
The students delegation through
the Information Service (SEDI)
Guidance
and
Promotion
Service (CADE), organizes
every year in the second half of
October a welcome week for the
students of the Universitat. It’s
a week with diverse activities,
dedicated to new students of
the Universitat filled with music
concerts, sport competitions,
debates, exhibitions and more.
+ info:
www.uv.es/sedi
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STUDYING AT THE
UNIVERSITY
ADMISSION PROCESS FOR ERASMUS STUDENTS
If you want to come to the University de València with the Erasmus
Program, the first step is to check if there is a bilateral agreement
between your home university and the University of Valencia in the
field of your degree. Otherwise, you cannot come as an Erasmus
Student.
After receiving your nomination, the International Relations
Service will check if you can be accepted according to our bilateral
agreement and send you an e-mail with your password. Thus you
will be able to fill in the online application form and upload the
following documents:
Because of that, it is necessary the existence of a bilateral agreement
between both your home university and the University of Valencia
in the field you wish to study here in Valencia. Then your home
university must confirm to us before our deadline that you have
been granted the status of an Erasmus Student.
• Passport or identity card
• Photograph (passport size, jpg format)
• European Health Card or a private medical insurance covering the
full length of your stay in Spain
To find out more about the different areas of the Universitat you can
visit http://www.uv.es/webuv/visita/indexsp.html where you can
enjoy a virtual tour inside the centre where you are going to study, the
libraries and the sport facilities of the Universitat de València.
Our deadlines to receive nominations from universities are: Fall
semester or Whole year stays (starting in September): June 15th.
Spring semester (starting in February): November 15th.
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INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS SERVICE
On arriving in Valencia, please
go to the International Relations
Service of the Universitat de
València to register your arrival.
If you are going to study at the
Blasco Ibáñez or Tarongers
Campus, you have to go to the
central office of International
Relations, located behind the
Rectorado building, Avenida
Menéndez Pelayo 3. However,
if you are going to study at the
Burjassot-Paterna Campus, you
have to go to the International
Relations Service located in
that campus, inside the library
building.
LECTURES
Once your arrival is registered,
you will be instructed on
how you can complete your
enrolment.
Each centre of the Universitat
de València has its own school
timetables, labs and other
activities.
+ info:
www.uv.es/relint
Normally, each class lasts
one or two hours. Many of
the programs have more
than one set of schedules.
Each of these courses´
syllabi outline the necessary
skills, assessment criteria,
topics to cover, bibliography,
additional activities to fulfil
(internships,
solution
of
cases and tasks, and others),
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professors and office hours
for each department.
www.uv.es>
Undergraduate Studies
After clicking on the desired
degree, you will have to take the
following steps:
Click on “Curriculum” > Click
on “Check info” for the courses
you are interested in > Click
on “Teaching guide” > A pdf
with all the information on the
course will emerge
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The academic calendar is divided
into semesters, although some
courses have an annual calendar.
The academic year begins
towards the second week of
September and the first semester
ends in December. At the end of
the semester, when classes finish,
students have two weeks of exams
in January.
The second semester starts by the
end of January until the second
half of May. After this semester
the exams run until mid-June.
From the end of June to the second week of July you can repeat
LIBRARIES
the exams of the first as well as of
the second semester.
The Universitat de Valencia has
several big libraries in each of its
academic campuses: the science
library “Eduard Boscà”, the
science library for health “Pelegrí
Casanova”, the humanities library
“Joan Reglà” and the social
science library “Gregori Maians”,
and other libraries located in
some of the faculties and schools
of the Universitat.
You can find a detailed calendar
with schooldays, days off and
festivities on
www.uv.es/relint > Erasmus
Study Programme >
Calendars, subjects and
schedules
These libraries have almost
1,200,000 monographs on paper,
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sion; nearly 5,000 periodicals on
paper and more than 35,000 in
electronic version; around 100
online databases.
+ info:
biblioteca.uv.es
In addition to its vast programs,
COMPLEMENTARY
EDUCATION
AND LANGUAGE
EDUCATION
conferences and debates, the
Universitat de València offers an
important range of complementary educational activities for
other qualifications, managed
by the University Extension
Service.
+ info:
University Extension Service:
http://extensiouni.uv.es/
You can improve your Spanish
or learn another languages at
the Universitat de València
Language Centre, situated in
the Blasco Ibañez Campus
where you have access to a wide
range of courses and activities.
Erasmus students registered
at the university get a special
price. Additionally, you can
prepare yourself for exams to
obtain your diploma in Spanish
as a foreign language (DELE
certificate). More information:
http://diplomas.cervantes.es).
Universitat de València includes
the possibility to learn the
Valencian language through the
Language Policy Service. In the
three campuses you can find
resources, help and possibilities
to practise with other students.
+ info: www.uv.es/spl
The Confucius Institute, located
in the Blasco Ibañez Campus,
is an official centre authorized
by the Chinese government to
teach the Chinese culture and
language abroad.
Confucius Institute
+ info:
www.centreidiomes.es
+ info:
www.uv.es/confucio
The language offer of the
You have also the opportunity to
learn Chinese and Japanese at the
Confucius Institute of the university.
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TEACHING SUPPORT
COMPUTING
SERVICES
A dial up and wireless network (Wi-Fi)
allows you to have access to the internet, to
have an e-mail address, a personal website
and disk space. In addition, the university
has created a “Aula Virtual” (Virtual
Classroom) to support education where
students have access to information about
their courses, to maintain contact with
professors and to download information
professors provide in this section.
A Virtual Secretariat Service is also
accessible through the virtual classroom,
where students can look up information
about their academic records.
All these services are accessed from the
student webpage “Portal del Alumno”.
+ info:
www.uv.es/portalumne
+ info:
aulavirtual.uv.es
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The Universitat de València is part
of your future. Get to know it,
share it and get passionate about
it in every dimension. Certainly
not everything is mentioned in
this guide nor on the web
www.uv.es/acces.
Get to know it thoroughly and
create your own experience.
w
Av. Menéndez Pelayo, 3 bajos
46010 València
Estudiants UV (outgoing)
(+34) 96 386 49 53
(+34) 96 398 33 91
Estudiants internacionals (incoming)
(+34) 96 386 49 91
(+34) 96 386 41 80
(+34) 96 398 34 62
Opening a bank account in Spain
Regardless of your nationality, you must document your situation,
whether as a resident or as a non-resident, in order to open a bank
account in Spain.
If you have already formalized your residency and you have the card
that proves it (NIE), all you have to do is present it at a bank when you
open an account.
If you do not have a residency card and you are an EU resident there
are two options:
1. The first is to go to the Police Headquarters (Dirección General de
la Policía) with your passport (original and photocopy) and ask for a
"certificado de no residencia" (a certificate of non-residency). Ten
days later (approximately) you will have to go back there to pick it up.
With your passport and this certificate you can go to any bank to open
an account. It will be operative from that very moment, and the money
deposited in it will be immediately available.
2. The second option is to go to the bank with your passport and ask
to open an account. In this case, it is the bank itself that requests the
certificate of non-residency with a permission form that you can sign
at the bank. If you open a bank
account this way, it won’t be operative until the bank receives this
document, and any money deposited will be blocked until that time.
If you don’t have a residency card and are from of a non-EU country
You can only open an account by presenting a passport.
However, it is possible that if in less than two months you have still
not obtained your residency card the bank may block your funds. It is
therefore very important that you apply to open a bank account only
after turning in the paperwork required for the NIE.
There is no minimum deposit required to open bank accounts in
euros, for other currencies there are minimums depending on which
one it is.
We recommend before choosing a bank that you visit the ones on the
university campus. In some cases, they will allow you to open an
account without asking for any documentation as long as you present
your student identification.
Finally, we remind you that banks usually charge for certain
transactions, such the opening and maintaining of an account. It
therefore makes sense to compare the different banks before
choosing.
Cancelling your bank account
Once your time in Spain has ended, you should close your bank
account. If you don’t annul the contract binding you to your bank and
choose to simply leave your bank account at zero, account fees
quickly put your balance into the negative. When this occurs, it will be
impossible to close the account until the balance is positive again
after paying the bank any fees and penalties it deems appropriate.
If the account you want to cancel is associated with more than one
name, the application to cancel the account should be signed by all of
them.
Cancelling the account obliges the bank to give the account holder/s
back the balance left in the account. It also requires that the account
holder/s return effects associated with the account, such as bank
cards, bank books, checks, etc.
It is considered bad practice to reopen an account that has already
been cancelled, so if further charges are made to the account using
means of payment associated with the account, the bank should
reclaim the ensuing debt but may not “reactivate” the cancelled
account in order to cover the movements in question.
Students from outside of the European Union (non-EU) - Types of
Visa
If you are a Non-European Union citizen and you are preparing to study in Spain, you need to
arrange your legal situation, depending on the duration of your stay.
Period of studies up to three months:
1) The European Directive EC Nº 539/2001 March 15th, 2001 includes in its annex II the countries
whose nationals are exempted from the obligation to obtain a visa for study periods of up to three
months. Those have to fulfill the legal requisites described in article 5 of the Schengen Code, and
in case of having to prolong the stay, it is possible to request an extension for a maximum of three
more months (for more information consult Form 02 from the government).
2) The European Directive EC Nº 539/2001 of March 15th, 2001 includes in its annex I the
countries whose nationals are submitted to the visa obligation (type C) to enter the Schengen
Area. For more information, consult here.
Period of studies up to six months:
There is a visa (type D) for studies that allows you to stay in Spain for a period of up to 180 days
(Visado D Estudios hasta 180 días). This type of visa does not allow you to obtain the Residence
Card for foreign students (TIE), but it does allow you to request the Identity Number for foreign
students (NIE), by verifying the existence of economic, professional, or social interests. For more
information, consult here (Form 35).
Period of studies longer than six months:
Those non-EU citizens who are going to study in Spain for a period of more than six months have
to apply for an "open" visa for studies (type D). This type of visa (Visado D Estudios,
Investigación) is valid for three months for entering the Schengen Area and once you have entered
Spain you have to obtain the Student Residence Card for Foreigners (TIE) in order to remain
legally in Spain. For more information, consult here.
The TIE is a temporary permit that permits you to stay in the country for the period of your
studies. The card is valid for a maximum of one academic year and can be renewed annually until
you finish your studies. Your academic performance will be taken into account when renewing your
permit. The document gives you the right to remain legally in the country while you study.
You will have a maximum of 30 days after entering the European Union to begin the process of
applying for the Student Residence Card (TIE). For this, you will need to present your flight ticket
(boarding ticket) or the stamp on your passport showing the date in which you entered the
European Union.
You can apply for a visa through your nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate.
Important: A visa can never be changed once you are in Spain. The only visa valid is the one
obtained from the Spanish Embassy or Consulate before coming to Spain.
Mobility within the European Union:
Information for non-EU students admitted in another Member State of the European
Union and who will take part in an exchange or complete their studies in Spain.
Non-EU students who have been admitted to study or extend their studies in another Member
State of the European Union may seek to pursue or complete part of their studies in Spain, and
are - since a change in Immigration Law from June 30th, 2011 on - exempted from the
obligation to obtain a Spanish visa for their studies.
Instead of a visa, the student has to apply for a Student Residence Permit, either before
the entry into Spain in the Spanish Consular Office where the student currently resides,
or after entering Spain, within the period of one month after the entry, in the Foreigner's Office
in Barcelona. The documents have to be presented personally by the student.
Important: All foreign official documents must be previously legalized and, if necessary, must be
translated into Spanish or official language of the territory where the application is submitted.
For more information, see the Official Information Form nº 9 of the ministry (in Spanish).
Applying for a Student Residence Authorization for the First Time
UAB's International Welcome Point can give you assistance with the application process. You will
have to apply for your Student Residence Authorization at the National Police Station of the town
where you are registered.
All documents must be presented in either Catalan or Spanish. If your original documents are in
another language, they must be certified (Form 37) and accompanied by a sworn translation into
Catalan or Spanish.
Documents needed:
1. Official form (EX -17) (original + 2 photocopies)
2. Photocopy of your passport
3. Photocopy of your Type D student visa
4. Photocopy of the EU entrance stamp or your flight ticket (boarding ticket)
5. Photocopy of your enrolment form and receipt of payment (or document accrediting you are a
grant holder)
6. Document stating the duration of your studies (e.g. acceptance letter from the university
specifying the duration of the course)
7. Passport-size photos (3)
8. Certificate of census Registration
You will be issued a provisional copy of your Student Residence Authorization Card which will be
valid until you will receive the original card in one or two months. The period of validity will depend
on the duration of your studies.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS AUTHORIZATION WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS AFTER
ENTERING THE EUROPEAN UNION. For this, you will need to present your flight ticket (boarding
ticket) or the stamp on your passport showing the date in which you entered the European Union.
If you wish to obtain the N.I.E., you will find all the necessary information
athttp://extranjeros.empleo.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/documento
s2/97.pdf
For information on renewals please visit:
http://extranjeros.empleo.gob.es/es/InformacionInteres/InformacionProcedimientos/documentos2
/08.pdf
UAB's International Welcome Point can help you get started with the application process. You also
can renew your Student Residence Authorization Card at the Government Subdelegation
(appointment needed): Oficina de Extranjeros, Carrer de Múrcia, 42, 08027 Barcelona. Request a
preliminary appointment here by following these steps.
More information.
All documents must be presented in either Catalan or Spanish. If your original documents are in
another language, they must be certified (Form 108) and accompanied by a sworn translation into
Catalan or Spanish. The copies must be in DINA4.
Regardless of whether you renew your card at the UAB (IWP) or the national police station, you
must provide the following documents:
1. Residence tax: The TAX must be paid before presenting the renewal application and a copy
must be provided of the receipt of payment along with the other documentation. Paying the tax
does not automatically imply that renewal has been granted but it is not possible to favourably
resolve the application unless it can be shown that the corresponding fees have been paid. If you
have any problems downloading this PDF, you will also find the document at the end of this page.
2. Official Form Ex-00 (original + 1 photocopy) THE FORMS MUST BE TYPED. HANDWRITTEN
FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you have problems downloading this link, you can find the
document at the bottom of this page.
3. Valid passport + photocopy
4. Photocopy of your Student Residence Card (front and back)
5. Certified copy of your enrolment application, and receipt of payment or document
accrediting you are a grant holder (You can ask for a copy of the bank transfer; if you are a
master's or doctoral student, you may ask for a receipt of payment at the Graduate
School Administration Office).
6. One passport-size photo
7. Certified photocopy of last year's academic transcript if applicable, or a letter from the
thesis tutor or director (you will find a draft at the bottom of this page) in the case of research
projects and doctoral theses.
8.If you have changed your residence, you must present the up-to-date Certificate of census
Registration.
9. Economic means. Please check here the required amounts.
10. Photocopy of the medical insurance policy that covers illness and accidents during the
whole stay in Spain as well as the medical expenses.
As a good and fairly inexpensive option the following company offers a private medical insurance
for international students, researchers and professors of UAB:
ÓMNIBUS - ACE Europe:
Insurance CUM LAUDE MOVILIDAD "IN" for 78,52€ per year.
For more information on the benefits of this health insurance policy take a look on the according
document below the rubric "Documents". In the same section you find the application form.
There is also an insurance exclusively for repatriation available. To consult the price you have to
contact directly with the insurance company.
Download the form, fill it in and send it - together with the receipt of payment - by e-mail
to:uab.movilidadin@omnibusbcn.com
IMPORTANT: To be applicable for this insurance you have to be enrolled at UAB. Therefore you
have to enter in the application form your NIU (the identification number of enrolled students,
researchers or professors), NIA (the identification number of admitted students, researchers or
professors) or NIP (the identification number of international exchange students).
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must apply for a new card at least 15 days before the date of
expiry. Even if you do not present all the necessary documents, you must apply for a new
student residence card before the old one expires.You will be able to present the remaining
documents later on. Note: this is only valid when renewing your card.
If you have a Work Authorization linked to your NIE, it is recommendable to request the renewal of
theNIE as soon as possible (the maximum time are 2 months before the expiry date of the NIE).
Work permit for Students from outside the European Union
Non-EU students who wish to work in Spain and have an offer of employement may apply for a
work permit, the procedure for which is outlined in Royal DecreeRD 2393/2004, of 30 December
2004 and also on the website of the Catalan Employment Service (SOC):
http://www.oficinadetreball.cat/socweb/opencms/socweb_ca/home.html
To make an appointment and to check which documents you require, you can visit the following
website:
http://www.oficinadetreball.cat/socweb/opencms/socweb_ca/ciutadans/estrangeria/cita_previa.ht
ml
For further information: http://www.gencat.cat/treball. Click on: "Estranjería".
This permit only allows you to do part-time paid employment - or full-time for a maximum of
three months, as long as these hours are compatible with your academic timetable. The permit
expires at the end of the employment contract and/or on expiry of your NIE (Foreign resident
identification card), although tis renewable.
Health Cover non-EU citizens
Any foreign student, researcher or professor coming to a catalan university must have medical
insurance cover.
If you are from outside of the European Economic Area you should check whether there is an
agreement for healthcare between the Social Security of your country and the Social Security of
Spain. If there is such an agreement, you should submit the necessary documents in your country
so that you can have free access to Spanish public healthcare.
In the case of renewing your Residence Card (NIE, TIE) you have to check if the above
mentioned document replaces the obligation to present a private medical insurance regarding
illness and accidents (Social Security does not include the repatriation to your home country). For
more information, contact the IWP.
If your country has no healthcare agreement with the Spanish Social Security system, you should
take out private insurance cover for the whole time of your stay in Spain.
A good and fairly inexpensive option for incoming international students, researchers and
professors of UAB is to take out insurance with the company ÓMNIBUS - ACE Europe that covers
medical expenses referring to illness, accidents and repatriation, among others, and
costs 78,52€ per year:
Insurance policy benefits CUM LAUDE MOVILIDAD "IN"
Insurance application CUM LAUDE MOVILIDAD "IN"
Download the form, fill it in and send it - together with the receipt of payment - by e-mail
to:uab.movilidadin@omnibusbcn.com
Important: To be applicable for this insurance you have to be enrolled at UAB. Therefore you
have to enter your NIU (identification number of enrolled UAB students, researchers or
professors), NIA (identification number of admitted UAB students, researchers or professsors) or
NIP (identification number of admitted UAB exchange students).

Opening a bank account in Spain

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