History
The University of Alicante was created in October 1979 on the structure of the University Study Centre (CEU), which was started in 1968. Thus, Alicante recovered in this way its university studies centre that was suspended in 1834.
Education
The university of Alicante is a public, diverse, friendly and young university with an excellent campus.
Research
The University of Alicante is firmly committed to high-quality work and one of its priorities is the development of intense research activity that contributes to the generation and transfer of knowledge.
In order to ensure our research activity under appropriate conditions, we consider it essential to have both strong support to our already existing research groups and to encourage and promote the consolidation of emerging research groups.University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
801
2024
801
2023
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
1001 200
2023
1201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
-
2023
501 100
2022
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Housing services
UA wants you to take advantage of your time here, going beyond your professional training. You can also enrich your campus experience by participating in our cultural life, in our concerts, visiting our exhibitions and attending our workshops and our clubs in drama, music, etc
Library services
The University of Alicante Library (hereafter University Library), is a University Service in support of learning, teaching, research, culture and all the activities relating to the operation and management of the University as a whole.
It is a central service of the University and has 7 service points distributed mainly within the University Campus.Campus life
On-campus green area is rich and varied and plays a leading role. We have an ‘Enlightened Forest’, a palm-tree grove and many other species. Our campus is managed from the most advanced criteria of energy efficiency, recycling and social commitment.
You can meet students at your faculty or other by having a drink in our social clubs where you will always find healthy set menus. Discover the milestones in our campus and remember our history and famous people. You can either follow our recommended tour or go at your own will!Sports facilities
The University of Alicante is committed to sports and to the transmission of its inherent values as well as to professional training , research and competitions .
Sports are a strategic commitment of the University of Alicante which is provided with fully-equipped sports facilities (sports centre with indoor pool, gym, squash, outdoor courts ... athletics, sea sports, basketball, hockey, tennis, etc.)Student clubs
UA wants you to take advantage of your time here, going beyond your professional training. You can also enrich your campus experience by participating in our cultural life, in our concerts, visiting our exhibitions and attending our workshops and our clubs in drama, music, etc