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| The
University of Alicante |
| Founded in 1979, The University of Alicante (UA) is recognized as one of Spain’s most modern and innovative universities, as well as one of the most beautiful campuses in Europe. UA welcomes international students with open arms. With approximately 33,000 students, the University hosts an average of 1,000 students from around the world each year to study Spanish language, culture, and business. You may take undergraduate courses taught in Spanish in a variety of disciplines. With an additional fee, you may take undergraduate business courses taught in English. |
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| Alicante,
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| Located on the Mediterranean coast, south of Valencia,
you will quickly fall in love with Alicante. The city
is modern and fast-moving with beautiful beaches. It
is easy to understand why 290,000 people call Alicante
home! Travel to and from Alicante is easy. Alicante’s
airport has direct flights to major European cities
including Berlin, London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
Numerous buses and trains provide easy travel within
the region, country, and Europe. For example, there
are modern and comfortable trains connecting Alicante
to Madrid and Barcelona. Home to year-round cultural
activities, city parks and gardens, sports events, shopping
and notable local cuisines, Alicante is a wonderful
location to study abroad – consider going for
two semesters! |
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| Program Level: Undergraduate
& Graduate |
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| Program Information Links |
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Study
Abroad University Homepage |
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Program Flier |
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| Application Material |
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UNF Application |
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Note: Students can get this application
and return it to UNF's International Center (Building 10,
Room 2470) |
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Program
Application |
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Copy of Valid Passport (http://travel.state.gov) |
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Note: Submit this material directly to
Kate Mattingly (Building 42, Room 2021) not to the exchange
partner or other UNF offices. |
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| Other Information |
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Estimated Average Costs |
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International Programs and Mobility office
Note: '08-'09 academic year information available in May 2008 |
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UA Grade Conversion Scale |
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UA Credit Conversion Scale |
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UA Guidebook: By UNF students who studied at UA |
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Accommodation and Spanish Language Courses |
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UA’s works with you find accommodations in Alicante. Rent for furnished communal apartments ranges from $180 - $250 per month, depending on preferences. It is common to pay a deposit of one month’s rent and a small contract fee. You can choose to live with a host family or in the residence halls on-campus. |
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International Business Program (classes offered in English) |
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UA’s International Business Program offers a small selection of courses taught in English, requiring no Spanish language background. These courses have an additional fee, paid directly to UA, of approximately $350 per course. Please see website for updated prices. |
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Visa
Information (http://travel.state.gov) |
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Students are required to individually
obtain the necessary visa for study abroad prior to
departure. Most semester programs are more than 90 days.
Students should visit the U.S. Department of State webpage
which links to each country’s Embassy. Many visa
applications must be made in person. Please plan ahead! |
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| Contacts Abroad |
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Dori Urbán (student.mobility@ua.es)
Mobility Office – University of Alicante
Fax: + 34 96 590 9441 |
