Polytechnic University of Valencia Spain

The Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV) is a Spanish public educational institution founded in 1968 that has a very high level of student satisfaction: 95% of its graduates would study there again were they to start afresh, due to the high employability rates of the degrees it offers, the bonds it has created with the best educational and research institutions worldwide, its outstanding sports facilities, and its wide range of continuing education opportunities. The UPV comprises three fully equipped campuses: Vera (in Valencia city), Alcoi, and Gandia, with a total of 36,711 students and 4,197 staff members. The UPV is one of the best starting points for a career in research in both public institutions and private companies. Internationally, it is the leading university in technological research in many areas, and it is one of the top three Spanish universities regarding R&D Copperation agreements with private companies. It is also a leader in patents and technology licensing.