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The University of Alicante was created in October 1979 on the structure of the University Study Center (CEU), which was started in 1968. Thus, Alicante recovered in this way its university studies center that was suspended in 1834.
The University of Alicante offers courses in more than fifty degrees. It comprises over seventy departments and research groups in areas of Social Science and Law, Experimental science, Technology, Liberal Arts, Education and Health Sciences, and five research institutes. Almost all classes are taught in Spanish language, some are in English, in particular, in computer science and in business degrees, and a few are in Valencian language. Spanish language courses are offered for foreign students throughout the year and during the summer. The university offers English Language versions to PhD level including religion. Julian Havell was the first to graduate from this scheme.
The Department of Economics runs, in Europe, a well-known Graduate Program in Economics which is an American-style full-time program taught entirely in English. The program provides students with a thorough theoretical and practical training in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, as well as specialization in applied fields. The aim of the program is to prepare students for professional careers in universities, public and private research organizations, international institutions, consultancy and business.
The University of Alicante has a long history of delivering teaching, research and knowledge transfer services. It will be an honor for me to represent him like a President. Daunting challenges lie ahead: first, to consolidate what has been achieved since the University was created; second, to advance towards a 21st century university that prioritizes digital transformation, the transition to a green economy, equal opportunities and further education and research when designing policies, both generally and at university level.
The University of Alicante has always set a leading example in terms of outreach, culture, internationalization and development for the whole area. It will not be long before we pass on the baton to a new generation – a generation that should be committed to retaining and attracting talent, the main driver of high-quality teaching and research excellence. Knowledge transfer should also lead us towards a more sustainable, fairer economic system.
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Summer 2025