Overview
Founded in 1979, the Universidad de Alicante (University of Alicante) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Vicente del Raspeig (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Valencian Community. This institution also has a branch campus in Alicante. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Alicante (UA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Alicante (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 44-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Spanish higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Alicante  |
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| Name (English) | University of Alicante |
| Acronym | UA |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Motto | Iter facite eius quae ascendit super occasum Facilitate the path for those who ascend through the sunset |
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University Location
| Address | Carretera S. Vicente del Raspeig, s/n San Vicente del Raspeig 03690 Valencian Community Spain |
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+34 965903400 |
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+34 965903464 |
| Other locations | Alicante |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Alicante's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad de Alicante's Facebook page
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