XuanXiao
University of Alicante
(UA)
About
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 34 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,841
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 9%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 45 | 110.2 | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
QS
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2020 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-330 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment/Ecology | =358 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 444 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 446 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =521 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 540 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =547 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =627 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =894 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =918 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =980 | 40.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,241 | 40.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Alicante?
University of Alicante's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =1,022.
When was University of Alicante founded?
University of Alicante was founded in 1979.
What are the top subjects at University of Alicante?
Top subjects at University of Alicante include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Nursing, Chemistry, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is University of Alicante located?
University of Alicante is located in Alicante, Spain.