Valencia, January 20, 2026 – The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) strengthens its position as a leading university in Spain and internationally, as highlighted in the UPV global ranking 2025 by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (GRAS), one of the world’s most respected rankings for its rigorous, discipline-level analysis.
UPV ranks first in Spain for Agricultural Sciences, Civil Engineering, and Energy Science and Engineering, while also appearing among the top 75 in Civil Engineering and the top 100 in Agricultural Sciences worldwide.
Strong global ranking presence
UPV appears in 19 disciplines worldwide, with notable results:
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Top 75 worldwide: Civil Engineering
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Top 100 worldwide: Agricultural Sciences
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Top 150–300 worldwide: Food Science & Technology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Instrumental Science & Technology
These results confirm UPV as a center of academic and scientific excellence recognized internationally.
National leadership in multiple fields
In Spain, UPV ranks among the top three universities in nine subjects:
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1st place: Agricultural Sciences
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2nd place: Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering
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3rd place: Telecommunications Engineering, Remote Sensing, Instrumental Science & Technology, Food Science & Technology
UPV is the only Spanish polytechnic university in the global Top 500, ahead of other polytechnics like UPM and UPC.
Excellence at Vera Campus
The Vera Campus combines high-quality teaching with practical training and applied research. Students gain skills to become highly qualified professionals ready to lead in strategic international sectors.
Consistent international recognition
For 21 consecutive years, UPV has appeared in the Top 500 worldwide, showing its ability to attract talent and drive cutting-edge research.
Boosting Valencia as an innovation and talent hub
UPV helps position Valencia as a center for innovation and knowledge, attracting students, researchers, and companies. The city benefits from UPV’s global presence, becoming a strategic destination for education and innovation, while supporting economic, cultural, and scientific growth.
