University of Alicante: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #543 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #221 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #17 of 75 | In Spain |
| #162 of 3,237 | For Inorganic Chemistry |
| Top50% | For 176 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ua.es
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (madurez). Entrance examination for adults |
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for University of Alicante based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Alicante is a world-class research university with 41,040 scientific papers published and 831,521 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Alicante majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 222 | 1026 |
| 1994 | 276 | 1238 |
| 1995 | 317 | 1434 |
| 1996 | 369 | 1599 |
| 1997 | 356 | 2034 |
| 1998 | 342 | 2380 |
| 1999 | 353 | 2642 |
| 2000 | 439 | 3270 |
| 2001 | 498 | 3769 |
| 2002 | 597 | 4549 |
| 2003 | 673 | 5600 |
| 2004 | 663 | 6251 |
| 2005 | 824 | 7620 |
| 2006 | 1025 | 9636 |
| 2007 | 1059 | 11129 |
| 2008 | 1097 | 14028 |
| 2009 | 1173 | 15921 |
| 2010 | 1290 | 18365 |
| 2011 | 1432 | 22088 |
| 2012 | 1490 | 24690 |
| 2013 | 1541 | 28367 |
| 2014 | 1610 | 31029 |
| 2015 | 1776 | 32610 |
| 2016 | 1820 | 35241 |
| 2017 | 1858 | 37796 |
| 2018 | 2010 | 42133 |
| 2019 | 2068 | 48496 |
| 2020 | 2392 | 59764 |
| 2021 | 2441 | 68055 |
| 2022 | 2311 | 71080 |
| 2023 | 2522 | 76292 |
| 2024 | 2061 | 77531 |
| 2025 | 1159 | 68567 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Alicante gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Cost per year (Euros) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,200 |
| Master's degree | 1,500 |
| Doctoral degree | 2,000 |
The University of Alicante has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Alicante.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Título de Graduado | Arabic, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Catalan, Dietetics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Music Education, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Optics, Optometry, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Máster Universitario | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Social Sciences |
| Doctor | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Law, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
University of Alicante alumni
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Carlos Mazón Guixot
- Enrolled in the University of Alicante
- 1992-1997 graduated with law
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Carlos Arturo Mazón Guixot is a Spanish politician who served as president of the Valencian Government from 2023 to 2025.
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Eva García Sáenz de Urturi
- Occupations
- writernovelistmanageruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Eva García Sáenz de Urturi is a Spanish novelist.
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Eduardo Zaplana
- Enrolled in the University of Alicante
- In 1984 graduated with licentiate in legal science
- Occupations
- ministerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Eduardo Andrés Julio Zaplana Hernández-Soro is a Spanish politician who served as Minister of Labour and Social Issues from 2002 to 2004, President of the Valencian Government from 1995 to 2002 and Spokesperson of the Partido Popular (PP) in the Spanish Congress of Deputies from 2004 to 2008.
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Leire Pajín
- Enrolled in the University of Alicante
- 1993-1998 graduated with licentiate in sociology
- Occupations
- politiciansociologist
- Biography
-
Leire Pajín Iraola is a Spanish sociologist and politician of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) who has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament since 2024.
University of Alicante faculties and divisions
| College : Polytechnic | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Multimedia, Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Philosophy | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Catalan, English, Geography, History, Latin, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philology, Phonetics, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Economics, Public Relations, Sociology |
| Faculty : Education | Foreign Languages Education, Music Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dietetics, Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Optics, Optometry |
| Faculty : Law | Administrative Law, Canon Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Comparative Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Fiscal Law, History of Law, International Law, Labour Law, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Statistics |
| Institute : Applied Modern Languages | Modern Languages |
| Institute : Biodiversity | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Institute : Chemical Process Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Institute : Electrochemistry | Chemistry, Electronic Engineering |
| Institute : Environmental Research | Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Geography | Geography |
| Institute : International Economics | International Economics |
| Institute : Materials Research | Materials Engineering |
| Institute : Organic Science | Natural Sciences, Organic Chemistry |
| Institute : Tourism | Tourism |
| Institute : Valencian Studies | Philology |
| Institute : Water and Environmental Sciences | Environmental Studies, Water Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UA Universidad de Alicante |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Universities |
| Motto | Iter facite eius quae ascendit super occasum Facilitate the path for those who ascend through the sunset |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carretera San Vicent del Raspeig, s/n San Vicent del Raspeig, Alicante, 03690 Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |