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University of Alicante

Spanish university

The University of Alicante was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies (CEU), which was founded in 1968. The university main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north. As of 2011/12 academic year, there are approximately 27,500 students studying there.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1979Founded1
  • HeadquartersSan Vicente del Raspeig1
  • Websitewww.ua.es

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Campus università di Alicante
Photo: User:Luca83, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

The University of Alicante (Valencian: Universitat d'Alacant, IPA: [univeɾsiˈtad dalaˈkant]; Spanish: Universidad de Alicante, IPA: [uniβeɾsiˈðað ðe aliˈkante]; also known by the acronym UA) was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies (CEU), which was founded in 1968. The university main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north. As of 2011/12 academic year, there are approximately 27,500 students studying there.2

Corporate structure

University of Alicante sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • University of Alicante San Vicente del Raspeig
    • Biblioteca de la Universidad de Alicante Subsidiary · San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

The university inherits the legacy of the University of Orihuela that was established by Papal Bull in 1545 and remained open for two centuries (1610–1808).

From Wikipedia’s article on University of Alicante, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • Biblioteca de la Universidad de Alicante

Divisions

  • Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Alicante
  • University of Alicante, Faculty of Education

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Timeline

  1. 1979Founded Founded1

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