Valencia is Spain’s sweet spot: coastal, creative, and quietly iconic without the constant rush.

You’ll live in a city where mornings start with espresso and sunshine, afternoons are made for bike rides through the Jardín del Turia, and nights stretch out over shared tapas and “one more walk” energy. It’s Mediterranean living with actual room to breathe.

Academically, UCV gives you a semester that feels connected to real life especially if you’re in health, life sciences, psychology, education, and other human-centered fields. With Hop’s built-in Rome or Prague escapes and our exclusive alpine Hop Well-Come in the Austrian Alps, your story stretches beyond Spain into a bigger European chapter. 

This is the kind of place where you stop feeling like a visitor pretty quickly. That’s the whole point. Hop in.

Your Academic Journey

Universidad Católica de Valencia offers a unique study abroad experience for students who want their learning to feel hands-on, and connected to real professional pathways. This is a semester that doesn’t just stay in the classroom, it’s designed to connect study, city, and future career paths.

Refer to the Course Finder for available courses.

 

Academic Partner: Universidad Católica de Valencia

Established in 2003, Universidad Católica de Valencia builds on Valencia’s long-standing tradition of Catholic and humanist education while operating as a modern, multidisciplinary institution. Today, UCV serves more than 11,000 students across eight academic faculties and 18 research institutes, with a strong emphasis on teaching quality, student mentorship, and applied learning. The university maintains 4,000+ company agreements supporting internships and experiential learning. Grounded in a mission of service, inclusion, and social engagement, UCV positions education as both an academic and civic responsibility blending historic educational values with contemporary, career-connected study in one of Spain’s most dynamic cities.

Studying at UCV means you’re stepping into an academic community shaped by both tradition and innovation.

Your Abode

You’ll live in professionally managed student apartments located in Valencia’s urban core, designed for international and study abroad students who want both comfort and connection.

Housing is apartment-style, with single-occupancy bedrooms and shared kitchens and living spaces that balance independence with community. Interiors are modern, light-filled, and built for daily life, whether that’s cooking with friends, late-night study sessions, or planning weekend adventures by the rooftop pool.

Local Vibes

You’ll connect with local students through UCV’s Buddy-style community programs, designed to help you plug into Spanish life socially, linguistically, and culturally from the start.

Between old-city wandering in Ciutat Vella, long rides through the Jardín del Turia, and evenings that unfold over shared plates and conversation, Valencia becomes less about sightseeing and more about rhythm.

Excursions

Well-come to Europe: Kick off your study abroad journey with Hop’s exclusive Well-Come Abroad program in Mayrhofen, Austria—a holistic, energizing start that supports your mental and physical well-being while immersing you in the European culture.

Rome: Tour the Colosseum, indulge in authentic Italian gelato, and explore the vast riches of the Vatican Museums. Rome wasn’t built in a day but see it all in a Hop weekend.

Prague: Hit all the highlights on your Hop weekend trip to the fairytale city of Prague.

Inclusions

• Semester tuition at Universidad Católica de Valencia
• Single room in urban student housing in central Valencia
• Your choice of Rome or Prague weekend escapes
• The Hop Well-come in Mayrhofen, Austria (and travel to Valencia)
• Airport reception and pickup
• 24/7 Hop support and your Hop Go-To (other programs say Resident Director)
• Pre-departure advising to get you ready
• Health & travel insurance

International airfare not included

Hop Education Abroad is an educational study abroad organization based in Chicago, IL. As the new kid on the block, we are all about flipping the script on traditional study abroad. Our semester, summer, and internship programs across 10+ countries ignite the wanderlust within every student, creating unforgettable study abroad adventures that blend learning, laughter, and cultural immersion. We believe in breaking boundaries, expanding horizons, and turning every passport stamp into a chapter of personal growth. 
Are you ready to hop into a study abroad experience that's as unique as you? We can't wait to explore the uncharted, laugh through the lessons, and grow alongside you. Please reach out to welcome@hop.education with any questions. Let's hop to it!