العربيةStudy abroad at Alicante
Overview
Country
SpainPopulation
350,000
Universities
3
Summer / Winter Temperature
Summer: 25°C–32°C / Winter: 8°C–18°C
Why study at Alicante
Alicante is the sun-kissed jewel of the Costa Blanca in southeastern Spain, famous for its historic Santa Bárbara Castle, palm-fringed Explanada de España promenade, pristine Mediterranean beaches (Postiguet and San Juan), and over 300 days of sunshine per year. Alicante is home to the prestigious University of Alicante (Universidad de Alicante - UA, founded in 1979, renowned for its modern American-style 1-million-sqm open-air campus, and top-tier faculties of Computer Science and AI, Economics and Business, Law, Translation and Interpreting, and Health Sciences) alongside Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH - renowned for its Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy just 20 minutes away). Degrees are taught in Spanish and English within the European Bologna framework. International students benefit from affordable Mediterranean coastal living, welcoming cosmopolitan student community, and official Spanish Student Visa (Estancia por Estudios) and TIE residency support.
Fees
Tuition fees in Alicante at public state universities follow the Valencian Community regional regulated rates for international students: Bachelor's degree (Grado) programs in Computer Science, Business, and Humanities range from €1,200 to €2,800 per academic year, while official Master's degrees range between €1,800 and €3,500 per year. Student shared apartments (pisos compartidos) in San Vicente del Raspeig (next to the UA campus) and Alicante city center range from €220 to €450 per month, while private 1-bedroom apartments range from €500 to €850 per month. General monthly living expenses range between €550 and €900.
Cost of Living
| Category | Cost (Euro) |
|---|---|
| Student room in shared apartment in San Vicente del Raspeig / UA campus (monthly) | €335 |
| Rent, 1-bed private apartment in Alicante Centro / Postiguet Beach | €800 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in San Juan / Playa San Juan | €675 |
| Utilities (heating, electricity, water) | €135 |
| Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - Movistar/Vodafone) | €33 |
| Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls - Orange/Digi) | €15 |
| Monthly public transport & Alicante TRAM student pass (TRAM Line 2 directly to UA) | €30 |
| Monthly grocery & Mediterranean dining budget (Mercadona / Consum) | €310 |
| Coffee / Beverage in seaside café on Explanada | €3 |
| Cinema ticket (Kinepolis / Yelmo Cines) | €9 |
Admission requirements
Secondary School Certificate & Homologation (Homologación de Bachillerato)
Certified secondary school certificate and official transcripts with Apostille / Legalization, translated into Spanish by a Sworn Translator (Traductor Jurado), and credential evaluation through UNEDasiss / Ministry of Education.
Language Proficiency (DELE / SIELE B2 for Spanish; IELTS for English)
DELE B2 or SIELE B2 certificate for Spanish-taught bachelor's and master's degrees; IELTS Academic (6.0+) or TOEFL iBT for English-medium programs.
Student Visa
International non-EU students require a Spanish Student Visa (Visado de Estancia por Estudios). Key requirements include: official Letter of Admission from University of Alicante, proof of financial solvency (minimum 100% IPREM, approx. €600/month), comprehensive medical health insurance with full coverage in Spain (Sin Copago - Sanitas/Adeslas), and medical certificate. Upon arrival in Alicante, students apply for their Foreigner Identity Card (TIE - Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) at the Foreigners Office (Oficina de Extranjería).
How to Study
Choose your degree program at University of Alicante (UA) or Miguel Hernández University (UMH).
Submit your academic credentials through the university portal or UNEDasiss for homologation.
Receive your official Letter of Admission (Carta de Admisión).
Apply for your Spanish Student Visa at the Spanish Consulate / BLS International.
Fly to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Complete campus registration, take TRAM Line 2 to the university, and register your padrón and issue your TIE residence card.