Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester. This exchange program applies to:
(PRA2029) Clinical Practice: Patients with Acute, Critical or Chronic Diseases part 1: Specialist Health Care Services
Academic calendar
September - January, January - June. Exams are held in January in Spain. Students must be prepared to attend in person.
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
8 students per academic year (places shared between faculties).
Housing
Students can apply for both on- and off-campus housing. The university cannot guarantee on-campus housing. Here you can find more information about student housing.
Cost of living
You can find general information about living costs in Spain here: Cost of living according to Numbeo
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of higher education, equivalent to 60 ECTS. Note that some academic programs may have additional program admission requirements and course prerequisites.
A valid passport is required at application stage.
Language requirements
University of Alicante recommends English CEFR B2 and/ or Spanish CEFR B2.
Exchange students from non-EU/EEA countries must apply for a visa/study permit before entering the country of destination. Generally, students must be able to satisfy the financial documentation in order to be issued visa. For more information, go to: Visa - Spain
All exchange students must have valid health insurance, regardless of their nationalities. Students may be expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay, in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries. EU/EEA students must bring their EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students need to show that they have valid health insurance that covers their whole stay. For more information, go to:
University of Alicante
The University of Alicante, founded in in 1979, is a public university located on the Mediterranean coast. It is a diverse university with one of the best campuses in Spain, not only in terms of infrastructure, but also in terms of the beautiful location. The multidisciplinary university is home to 32 000 students.