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Locations: Alicante, Spain
Program Terms: Fall, Full Year Exchange, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2027	02/15/2026	02/16/2026	TBA	TBA
Fall	2026	02/15/2026	02/16/2026	09/03/2026	12/21/2026
Full Year Exchange	2026-2027	02/15/2026	02/16/2026	TBA	TBA

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	Spanish	Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Liberal Arts program in Alicante lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses and host institution courses delivered in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Spanish culture. Live and learn in Alicante!

Unique Experiences

Study Alongside International Peers

at Universidad de Alicante's modern, vibrant campus

Engage in Language Exchanges

with local students to practice Spanish and immerse yourself in student life

Explore Spanish Cities

like Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Murcia, and Granada

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Alicante will open doors for you to explore Spain’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Explore the historic Santa Bárbara Castle and Archaeological Museum of Alicante, delving into centuries of regional history and culture
Try your hand at cooking tapas to partake in Alicante’s traditions with local peers
Go on walking tours of the neighborhoods of Alicante and its surrounding villages and towns

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and host institution courses that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Three-day orientation – an introduction to Spanish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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