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Universidad Europea de Valencia, Spain

Experience the vibrant Spanish language in Valencia, Spain, while studying at the Universidad Europea de Valencia (UEV)! The city of Valencia has much to offer students, including exciting culture, art, architecture, and nightlife.

Location

Valencia, Spain

Term

Academic Year, Spring

Housing

Apartments

Program Highlights

At UEV, Kent State students can participate in an exchange program for a Spring semester or academic year. While students of any major may participate in the exchange program at UEV, it is most recommended for Translation majors and those who are interested in practicing their Spanish language skills. Courses are offered in both English and Spanish; you must have at least an Intermediate II level Spanish fluency to enroll in Spanish-taught courses.

Program Contact Information

Molly Papay

Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Email: mpapay1@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-3067

Application Process

Students will be required to complete two applications:

an internal Kent State Education Abroad application,
and a partner university application.

These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by an Education Abroad Advisor. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Please note that acceptance to the program by �� does not serve as final approval. The host institution or program provider grants final approval for each applicant.

3. Complete the Host University Application

Once your Education Abroad application has been accepted, you will be nominated to the host university. You will complete the host university’s application and wait for official acceptance to the program.

Academics

Eligibility

Full-time, degree-seeking student at Kent State
Any major
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5 or higher
Completion of Intermediate Spanish II is recommended for all students and will be required for enrollment in Spanish-taught courses

Academic Programs

Some courses at UEV are taught in English, but the majority are taught in Spanish. While students from any major may apply for the UEV exchange program, it is best suited for Translation majors and those who are interested in practicing their Spanish language skills. English-taught courses are available in the following fields of study, but seats cannot be guaranteed and students may be placed in the Spanish-taught equivalent:

Business
International Relations
Marketing
Psychology
Tourism Management
Translation

Students must register for the equivalent of 12 US credit hours each semester. .

Transferring Credits

Transfer Credits

With this program, students enroll in courses at a partner (host) institution. You will need to transfer the credits you earn abroad back to ��.

Upon successful completion of the program, the host institution will issue you an official transcript, which will be needed for the credit transfer process.

You must earn passing grades on the courses you take abroad for the credits to transfer.

Prior to departure, students will meet with their academic advisor to complete a Transfer Course Planning (TCP) Form, which will outline the courses you plan to take while abroad and how the courses will transfer to ��.

Some courses have already been pre-approved for transfer to Kent State and can be viewed on the Transfer Credit Guide. Please note that this is only a guide and is NOT a comprehensive list of courses available at each partner institution.

Credit Approval

Prior to departure, it is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you plan to take while abroad.

If a course needs to be evaluated for transfer, you are responsible for working with your education abroad advisor to obtain the syllabus and have it reviewed by Kent State faculty.

Location & Transportation

Valencia, Spain

Living in Valencia means getting the best of Spanish weather--it's milder and warmer than the rest of Spain. Similar to Colorado, Valencia is sunny 300 days of the year and has very little rain. Located on the Eastern coast of Spain, Valencia's miles of beaches offer a taste of nature in the city. In comparison to some other larger Spanish cities, Valencia is quieter and extraordinarily bike-friendly, bursting with bike paths that take you around the city.

In Valencia, two languages are officially spoken, Spanish and Valencian, which is a Catalan dialect. As one of the most intriguing cities in Spain, Valencia is well-known for its City of Science and Arts, a two-kilometer hub of entertainment options and a place students ought to visit; the ultra-modern scientific complex contains astonishing architectural pieces, museums, and clear beautiful water all around. Other famous places are the Valencia Cathedral, the Central Market, and the Old Town. Valencia is a destination that has a very strong Spanish cultural representation, especially through its cuisine, as this is the place where Paella was invented! Valencia is very welcoming to people from all over the world and is a city full of beaches, festivals, botanic gardens, and more.

Campus Information

UEV’s campus is located in the coastal city of Valencia, Spain. Not as large as Madrid or Barcelona, the city still offers all of the Spanish charm on a slightly smaller scale. UEV is undoubtedly a great place to meet other exchange students, as there are more than five higher education institutions nearby. Close proximity to the beach is another attractive feature of studying at UEV.

Transportation

Airports

Valencia Airport is about 45 minutes from UEV’s campus via public transportation or about 25 minutes by car.

Local Transit

Students can navigate Valencia using buses, the metro, or trams. For travel farther from Valencia, students can use trains or the airport.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

It is possible to use your federal financial aid to go on ��-approved education abroad programs. You can learn more on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

It is also possible to use most Kent State scholarships for education abroad costs. You can find education abroad scholarships on ScholarshipUniverse.

If you have any questions about using your financial aid and scholarships for study abroad, you can contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

international travel procedures;
in-country resources;
health and safety resources and information;
culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center.

Visa Information

A visa is a document required by many countries, in addition to your passport, that allows you to enter the country for a certain purpose (whether that’s to stay, transit, or exit). Essentially, it is the country's government giving you legal permission to enter their country to travel, study, work, etc.

Please note, it is solely the responsibility of the student to:

determine the entry, transit, and stay requirements for the country or countries to which they will travel,
and to apply for any necessary visas, stay permits, or any other immigration requirements of the host nation(s).

It is also the responsibility of the student to:

verify the correct documentation required to apply for the required visa(s),
apply for the visa(s) early enough to ensure there is enough processing time,
and pay any fees associated with obtaining the visa(s).

��'s Office of Global Education is available to provide general guidance regarding student visa requirements and procedures; however, each student who travels abroad is expected to manage their own legal obligations regarding international travel.

It is strongly recommended by the Office of Global Education that you carefully review the appropriate consulate or embassy website for the nation(s) you plan to visit in order to determine current entry/study/exit visa requirements.

Costs and Funding

Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and reach out to Financial Aid the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to see how your aid may apply to an international program.

Janson Smith

International Relations and Spanish

“Being in a new culture, you are humbled very quickly. It has been a process of becoming a learner outside of the classroom and getting comfortable with making mistakes. I’m still very early in my program, but I am quickly realizing how impactful it is to immerse yourself in the shoes of others and to strip back your own perspective to understand yourself and your culture better. Being here alone has been intimidating, but it has allowed me to converse more openly with myself without the influences of home and also pushes me to appreciate parts of both lives I never would have noticed.”

Your Journey is Just Beginning

Why Go Abroad

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