University of Alicante: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #580 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #228 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #17 of 75 | In Spain |
| #162 of 2,062 | For Pharmacy |
| Top50% | For 170 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ua.es
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachiller) and pre-university examination (madurez). Entrance examination for adults |
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
We've calculated the 60% 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 29,711 scientific papers published and 492,366 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Alicante majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 128 | 319 |
| 1991 | 141 | 541 |
| 1992 | 164 | 582 |
| 1993 | 182 | 787 |
| 1994 | 205 | 935 |
| 1995 | 275 | 1023 |
| 1996 | 299 | 1210 |
| 1997 | 290 | 1534 |
| 1998 | 292 | 1834 |
| 1999 | 268 | 2020 |
| 2000 | 378 | 2493 |
| 2001 | 410 | 2839 |
| 2002 | 482 | 3378 |
| 2003 | 514 | 3845 |
| 2004 | 524 | 4408 |
| 2005 | 663 | 5523 |
| 2006 | 819 | 6913 |
| 2007 | 853 | 8176 |
| 2008 | 929 | 10570 |
| 2009 | 987 | 12112 |
| 2010 | 1082 | 14024 |
| 2011 | 1126 | 16700 |
| 2012 | 1255 | 18607 |
| 2013 | 1221 | 21322 |
| 2014 | 1318 | 24104 |
| 2015 | 1455 | 25300 |
| 2016 | 1491 | 26832 |
| 2017 | 1558 | 28719 |
| 2018 | 1636 | 30584 |
| 2019 | 1697 | 35967 |
| 2020 | 2004 | 44198 |
| 2021 | 2163 | 55559 |
| 2022 | 1801 | 53558 |
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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Eduardo Zaplana
- Enrolled in the University of Alicante
- In 1984 graduated with licentiate in legal science
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticianminister
- 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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Eva García Sáenz de Urturi
- Occupations
- manageruniversity teacherwriternovelist
- Biography
-
Eva García Sáenz de Urturi is a Spanish novelist.
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Leire Pajín
- Enrolled in the University of Alicante
- Studied in 1993-1998
- Occupations
- politiciansociologist
- Biography
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Leire Pajín Iraola is a Spanish socialist politician. She served as a minister under José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
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Pilar Llop
- Occupations
- judgepolitician
- Biography
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María Pilar Llop Cuenca is a Spanish judge and politician who has been serving as minister of Justice of Spain and ex officio First Notary of the Kingdom since 2021. Previously, she served as the 61st president of the Senate of Spain. She has been Spanish Senator designated by the Assembly of Madrid, an assembly of which she has been part since June 2019. Previously, she was member of the Assembly of Madrid from 2015 to 2018 and Government Delegate for Gender Violence of the Government of Spain from 2018 to 2019.
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 | 59,000 |