Universidad de Alicante

About

The Universidad de Alicante, a vibrant public institution, is renowned for its strong faculties in Economics and Business, Law, and Sciences, alongside a growing reputation in Engineering and Arts. For international students, UA offers a welcoming environment with extensive support through its International Relations Office, facilitating numerous exchange programs like Erasmus+ and providing dedicated Spanish language courses. While primarily teaching in Spanish and Valencian, the university is expanding its English-taught offerings, particularly at the postgraduate level. A distinctive characteristic is its stunning, modern, and environmentally conscious campus, often considered one of Spain's most beautiful, providing an excellent backdrop for academic and social life in a Mediterranean setting.

Background

The University of Alicante (Valencian: Universitat d'Alacant, IPA: [univeɾsiˈtad dalaˈkant]; Spanish: Universidad de Alicante, IPA: [uniβeɾsiˈðað ðe aliˈkante]; also known by the acronym UA) was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies (CEU), which was founded in 1968. The university main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north. As of 2011/12 academic year, there are approximately 27,500 students studying there.

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