Come study in Valencia
Valencia is one of the most attractive educational destinations in Spain, with prestigious universities, an unbeatable climate, and an excellent quality of life. If you’re an international student and want to do a university degree in Valencia, here we explain the whole process.
Admission to Spanish universities - The role of UNEDasiss
For international students, access to Spanish universities is managed through UNEDasiss, a service provided by the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED). Its main function is to review the academic records of students with foreign degrees and to issue accreditations that will grant them access to degree level studies in Spain.
In addition, UNEDasiss offers the opportunity to improve your admission score through the Pruebas de Competencias Específicas (PCE UNED), exams that allow you to obtain a maximum of 14 points in the university selection process.
Admission Requirements for University Degree Programmes in Valencia
Students from European Union (EU) countries, International Baccalaureate (IB) students and those from countries where an agreement is in place
Possibility of gaining direct admission with the grades obtained in your qualification using the UNEDasiss credential (maximum 10 points out of a possible 14).
We recommend taking 2 subjects in the PCE UNED exams to improve your admission score and add up to 4 additional points.
Students from outside the EU
Recognition of the International baccalaureate certificate, or equivalent (maximum 6 points out of a possible 14).
We advise taking the PCE UNED exams to add up to 8 extra points to your admission score.
The universities of Valencia require you to take 4 UNEDasiss exam subjects.
Steps involved in gaining admission to a university in Valencia
1️. Completion of the International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification, and legalisation of documentation
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Completion of the International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualifications in your country.
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Apostille and translate academic documents into Spanish (if necessary).
2️. Start the qualification recognition process (for students from outside the EU)
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Compulsory process for non-European students.
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This can be done at Spanish Embassies or Consulates, at the Ministry of Education in Spain, or online.
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A provisional registration form is issued to sit the entrance exams.
3️. Choose PCE UNED subjects in line with your desired university and degree programme.
4️. Prepare for the PCE UNED Exams, studying with specific materials and doing mock exams.
5️. Register for the exams on the UNEDasiss online platform. There are two exam sessions:
Ordinary: End of May / beginning of June.
Extraordinary: Early September.
6️. Take the PCE UNED Exams. These are face-to-face, and can be taken either at a UNED centre in your own country, or in Spain.
7️. Publication of grades and pre-registration at your chosen university.
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