About Us
The University of Alicante (UA) is a public university founded in 1979, offering a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. With approximately 30,000 students, UA provides a broad educational portfolio spanning sciences, humanities, engineering, social sciences, and health, across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
UA combines academic excellence with a strong commitment to student development, fostering an environment that supports learning, creativity, and personal growth.
Research
The University of Alicante (UA) is strongly committed to research excellence, fostering robust research activity through more than 70 departments, numerous interdisciplinary research groups, and 18 specialised research institutes devoted to scientific, technical, and artistic inquiry.
UA supports both established and emerging research teams and drives knowledge creation and dissemination across disciplines, while facilitating technology transfer and innovation collaboration with industry and international partners. Its research environment promotes impactful outcomes that address societal and economic challenges and strengthen cooperation across sectors.
