The Universitat de València has recently celebrated the 125th anniversary of the introduction of the studies in Chemistry (you can check this information on the UVnews website following this link: https://links.uv.es/kaq1aOO). Within the framework of this tradition of chemistry teaching, there was until 1993 a specialisation in Industrial Chemistry in the degree in Chemical Sciences. Later in 1993, the studies in Chemical Engineering began at the Universitat de València.

Currently, at the Universitat de València, the degree in Chemistry is taught at the Faculty of Chemistry, and the degree in Chemical Engineering at the School of Engineering.

A double degree programme that responds to the needs of the Valencian industry

Based on these two well-established degrees, the Governing Council of the Universitat de València has approved the proposal of the double degree programme Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

This new double degree will provide students with a solid theoretical and experimental training in these two scientific disciplines.

Thus, the needs of the Valencian industry are addressed: Chemists with solid knowledge of Engineering and Engineers with solid knowledge of Chemistry.

This programme is supported by the Asociación Química y Medioambiental del Sector Químico de la Comunidad Valenciana (QUIMACOVA), representing the companies of the chemical sector in the Valencian Community.

A length of 5 years and 330 credits

The double degree programme unanimously approved by the Governing Council has been promoted by the Faculty of Chemistry and the School of Engineering. It has been unanimously approved both by the respective Centre Boards and by the Academic Degree Committees of the two degrees.

The curriculum has a total of 330 credits that will be done in 5 years, and there are 20 places available.

An innovative degree in Spain, with seals of quality and mobility programmes

This double degree is just taught in two Spanish universities: in Murcia and at the former Instituto Químico de Sarriá of the Ramon Llull University.

In this way, the Universitat de València keeps incorporating degrees of a distinct innovative character that responds to the demands of people and production systems, evolving from the traditional studies which have high levels of quality and employability.

Both degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of the Universitat de València have been recognised with international quality standards with the EuroBachelor® and Eur-Ace® seals.

The Universitat de València is the leading university in Europe in international mobility, both in sending and receiving Erasmus students. International and national mobility programmes will be available for those students who join this new double degree.