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University of Alicante

San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain · Public · Est. 1979

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Established

1979

Type

Public

Location

San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain

QS World University Rankings 2027

851–900 in the world

About the university

The University of Alicante is a public university founded in 1979, with its main campus in San Vicente del Raspeig. THE notes that it inherits the legacy of the University of Orihuela, established in 1545.

It has about 22,400 students, around 10% of them international, and runs a catalogue of official master's degrees.

For Indian students, the main questions are teaching language and cost. Most programmes at Spanish public universities are taught in Spanish. We could not confirm UA's 2026–27 tuition for non-EU students, so check the fee on each master's page before applying.

Founded
1979; THE notes it inherits the legacy of the University of Orihuela, established in 1545
Type
Public university
Main campus
San Vicente del Raspeig
Students
About 22,400 (THE World University Rankings data)
International students
About 10% (THE data)
Student–staff ratio
13.4 to 1 (THE data)

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    851–900 in the world

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    1001–1200 in the world

Popular courses with Indian students

University of Alicante doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.

    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • UA bachelor's degrees are not generally taught in English; check the language of each degree.
      • Students with Class 12 from India must have their school qualification accepted for Spanish university access; ask UA about the route.

      Postgraduate

      • A bachelor's degree that gives access to master's study in India; each master's sets its own admission profile.
      • Apply through UA's official master's pre-enrolment within the published period.
      • Check each master's page for the teaching language and any Spanish or English certificate it asks for.

      Documents

      • Passport
      • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, legalised (Hague Apostille for India) and translated where required
      • Language certificate (Spanish or English) as the programme states
      • CV and any documents listed in the programme's selection criteria
      • Proof of funds and health insurance for the student visa

      Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.

      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      English-taught master'sFew; check each UA master's page for the teaching language.
      Spanish-taught master'sMost programmes are in Spanish, so expect to show Spanish at around B2 where required.
      Test scoresWe could not open UA course pages to confirm IELTS or TOEFL requirements.

      Accommodation and living costs

      We could not open UA accommodation pages for this research, so no costs are listed. Check the university's student services for housing near the campus.

      Accommodation and living costs
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      Campus and location

      UA's main campus is in San Vicente del Raspeig.

      • About 10% of students are international (THE data).
      • The student–staff ratio is 13.4 to 1 (THE data).

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      We did not find published employment figures for international master's graduates. See our Spain guide for post-study work rules.

      Graduate outcomes
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      Studying in Spain

      Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Spain. Our country guide covers them in detail:

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      FAQs

      How much does a master's at the University of Alicante cost?

      We could not confirm UA's 2026–27 tuition for non-EU students. Check the fee on the master's page or ask UA's admissions office, and ask whether non-EU students pay a different price.

      Can I study in English at the University of Alicante?

      Only in a few programmes. Most master's are taught in Spanish, so check the teaching language before applying.

      Where is the campus?

      The main campus is in San Vicente del Raspeig.

      Is the University of Alicante ranked?

      It is in the 851–900 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 and the 1001–1200 band of the THE World University Rankings 2027.

      Sources

      1. University of Alicante: home page (opens in a new tab)
      2. THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Alicante (opens in a new tab)
      3. QS World University Rankings 2027 (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.ua.es (opens in a new tab)

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