Program highlights for Alicante, Spain

• Study at one of the most beautiful campuses in Spain with gorgeous landscaping, modern architecture, and an extensive sports center.
• Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with volunteering opportunities, internships, workshops, conversation partner program, and excursions.
• Experience a Mediterranean lifestyle, including lively celebrations, sunny weather, lovely beaches, open-air marketplaces, and tasty local dishes.
• Outdoor lovers can choose from a large variety of recreational activities, while history buffs can visit the medieval Castle of Santa Bárbara or the historic neighborhood of Casco Antiguo.
• Adjust to life abroad easily with support of your full-time on-site USAC Resident Director and staff, and participate in the included cultural immersion activities like field trips and tours to have the best study abroad experience possible.

Why study in Alicante?

Study and live in a city rich with culture, historical sites, outdoor activities, and a great atmosphere. Alicante has over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, making it easy to enjoy Mediterranean living and experience all that the city has to offer.

There’s something for everyone in Alicante: abundant cafés, vibrant nightlife, street markets, local festivals, lovely beaches next to blue waters, interesting monuments, stunning mountains, and beautiful historic architecture. Take a stroll along the artistic Explanada de España, or try a water activity like sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, or scuba diving.

Alicante is an excellent destination if you are interested in studying Spanish, European, and Mediterranean studies, or taking intensive Spanish courses to accelerate your language skills, where you can complete up to two years of university foreign language study in one semester.

Choose the timeline that works best for your goals: you can study for one or two summer sessions, a January session, semester, or year. Your work in the classroom will be combined with cultural immersion activities such as field trips, Madrid field studies , cultural events, and village festivals to enhance your study abroad and have a true Spanish experience. Advanced language students also can take academic courses, workshops, and internships at the University of Alicante, providing an unparalleled opportunity for integration.