Valencia

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If you're looking for a sunny, welcoming, and affordable place to study in Europe, Valencia should be high on your list.

Located on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, the city offers the perfect mix of beach life, vibrant culture, and top-quality education. It’s big enough to keep things exciting, but still feels personal and easy to navigate, ideal for international students.

From lively festivals like Las Fallas to relaxed afternoons by the beach, Valencia offers a student experience that’s both fun and enriching.

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Living in Valencia as a student

Valencia is often described as the “just right” city: big enough to always have something going on, but small enough to feel manageable. It’s walkable, bike-friendly, and has a real sense of community.

Student rent typically ranges from €300 to €600 per month, depending on location and whether you’re sharing. Areas like Benimaclet, El Carmen, Ruzafa, and Algirós are super popular with students, each with its own personality, loads of cafés, and great connections to campus.

And the food? Let’s just say it’s hard to beat. Valencia is the birthplace of paella, and whether you're carnivore, pescatarian, or vegan, the food scene is both delicious and budget-friendly. Plus, the city’s markets are perfect for picking up fresh produce for your own cooking.

Study.eu tip: Get a bike pass, it’s a cheap and fun way to get around, especially if you want to sneak in some beach time between classes.

Universities in Valencia

Valencia has a strong academic reputation and a large international student population. Many programmes are offered in English, especially at Master’s level, and Erasmus+ is a big part of the scene.

Here are some of the top institutions:

• University of Valencia: One of Spain’s oldest and most respected universities. Offers a wide range of programmes in humanities, sciences, law, health, and social sciences.
• Polytechnic University of Valencia: A top university for engineering, architecture, and technology, with a strong focus on innovation and internationalisation.
• CEU Cardenal Herrera University: A private university with modern campuses and English-taught programmes in health sciences, architecture, business, and law.
• ESIC Business & Marketing School: Well-regarded for business and digital marketing education, offering globally-focused Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.
• European University of Valencia: Offers degrees in English and Spanish with a hands-on, international approach to learning.

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Work opportunities for students

International students from EU/EEA countries can work freely in Spain. If you're from outside the EU, you can typically work up to 20 hours a week on a student visa (check your visa terms to be sure).

Many students find part-time jobs in hospitality, language tutoring, or retail. If you’re fluent in English, teaching or babysitting can be popular side gigs. Internships in areas like design, engineering, and business are also available, especially if you speak some Spanish.

While many locals speak English, learning Spanish will seriously boost your chances of landing a job or internship and make daily life easier. You’ll also hear Valencian (Valencià) spoken around the city, it’s the local co-official language alongside Spanish. You won’t need to learn it perfectly to get by, but it’s an important part of what makes the local culture unique and gives you an extra layer of immersion while living here.

Getting there and around

Valencia is well-connected both locally and internationally. The Valencia Airport (VLC) has plenty of low-cost flights around Europe, and you can reach Madrid or Barcelona in under 2 hours by high-speed train.

Within the city, the metro, buses, and trams are affordable. Many students use a monthly Bonometro travel pass, which offers discounted fares. 

 

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