Flats, rooms and residences near the UV

This Spanish institution hosts many international students who come to Valencia to enjoy the Spanish culture and gastronomy, as well as the beaches and the good student atmosphere in the city. The University of Valencia has a wide educational offer and large campuses that allow you to enjoy university life to the fullest.

In this article, we will share with you some details you need to know if you want to find accommodation near the UV.

Flats and rooms for students near the University of Valencia

To find accommodation near this institution, you first have to identify which campuses it has, in order to know which one you are going to. Then you should compare the different neighbourhoods that are near, or in the same neighbourhood as the university, seeing which ones are more expensive or cheaper and which ones have more leisure and restaurant options.

Where is the University of Valencia located?

This prestigious institution has four campuses spread between the city of Valencia (where two of the campuses are located), Burjassot and Ontinyent.

Blasco Ibáñez Campus

This is the main location of the institution. It is located next to the famous Museum of Natural Sciences of Valencia, in the neighbourhood called Ciutat Universitària. Here you can find:

• Faculty of Physiotherapy

• Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry

• Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences

• Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication

• Faculty of Philosophy and Education Sciences

• Faculty of Geography and History

• Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

• Faculty of Psychology

Campus dels Tarongers

This is also located in the city of Valencia, in the Algirós neighbourhood, and very close to other areas frequented by young people. The faculties here are:

• Faculty of Social Sciences

• Faculty of Economy

• Law School

• Faculty of Teaching

Campus of Burjassot-Paterna

Located between the towns of Burjassot and Paterna, this campus welcomes numerous international students every year. Among its faculties, you will find:

• Higher Technical School of Engineering

• Biological Sciences Faculty

• Faculty of Mathematical Sciences

• Pharmacy faculty

• Faculty of Physics

• Faculty of Chemistry

Campus of Ontinyent

This campus is the farthest one from the city of Valencia, located in the town of Ontinyent. It has the following departments:

• Faculty of Business Administration and Management

• Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences

• Faculty of Nursing

• Faculty of Teaching

Best neighbourhoods to live near the University of Valencia

We tell you which are the most convenient areas to live, according to the location of the different campuses of the University of Valencia:

Benimaclet (Valencia)

This is the neighbourhood preferred by university students who study at either of the two campuses of the University of Valencia in the Valencian capital. Here you will find a wide range of leisure and restaurants, as well as cheap shared flats.

Algiros (Valencia)

This area is ideal if you are going to the Campus dels Tarongers of the UV. It has many bars and affordable places for students, as well as green areas around the main avenue Blasco Ibáñez.

Burjassot - Godella

This neighbourhood is one of the most chosen to live in by young people, not only because it has easy access to the UV campus, but also because it is close to the metro stops that take you to Valencia quickly.

Student residences near the University of Valencia

The UV has its own university hall, the Colegio Mayor Rector Peset, and a residence, the Damià Bonet Student Residence. There are other attached six residence halls and private residences in the city of Valencia. Each of these accommodations has different characteristics and locations, so you have to evaluate which one is ideal for you.

Erasmus in the University of Valencia

We will tell you some relevant details if you are going to go on an exchange to this institution:

• At the UV you will be able to enrol in several language courses, both Spanish and Valencian and even other foreign languages.

• Use the service of Valenbisi! Young people take advantage of the good weather to get around by bike while enjoying the atmosphere of the city. You can also get a second-hand bike if you prefer to have your own.

• In Valencia, you will be able to taste the famous Valencian Paella. Some people say that it is the original paella, and is made with rice, chicken, rabbit and vegetables. You can't leave without trying it!

FAQ about the University of Valencia

 

Where do University of Valencia students live?
This depends on the UV campus they are going to. To be near the Blasco Ibáñez Campus, you can consider neighbourhoods such as Ciutat Universitària and Benimaclet. If you are going to Campus dels Tarongers, you can consider Algirós, as well as Burjassot - Godella if your campus is Burjassot. Finally, for the Ontinyent campus, you should look in the centre of that town.
How to get to the University of Valencia?
Fortunately, the UV campuses have very good connections with the city centre and the liveliest places. You will be able to reach all of them by bus, tram, metro and even bicycle.
How much does student housing cost near the University of Valencia?
In general, in the neighbourhoods mentioned above, you will find rooms in shared apartments with an average price of €400 per month. However, keep in mind that it always depends on the characteristics of the accommodation.
What’s near the University of Valencia?
Near the campuses that are in the city of Valencia, you will find one of the main attractions of that city: the City of Arts and Sciences. In addition, the neighbourhoods that are close to the campuses are usually full of bars, restaurants and nightclubs frequented by students.
Which are the best Apps for Erasmus students at the University of Valencia?
One of the best apps that you can download is Erasmus Play since in it, you will be able to connect with other students who will be at the institution at the same time as you, as well as find accommodation near the campus you are going to.