University of Alicante Exchange Program

Snapshot

Program Details

Location(s)	Alicante, Spain
Term	Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Credit	Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Literature, Math, Management, Marketing
Classes Held	On-site
Housing	Residence Hall
Passport	Required

Program Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Grad credit	Not Available
Non-WIU	No
Pre-requisite	Basic Spanish Skills
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

About the Program

General: The University of Alicante is located in southeastern Spain and is a Mediterranean port. Students participating in this exchange program have options to take a Spanish language course along with other coursework in English or to take coursework in Spanish alongside other Spanish students.

Housing and Meals: The accommodation options at the University of Alicante include homestays, shared apartments, and student dormitories. More information is available the University of Alicante accommodation website. 

Entry Requirements: Students must apply for a visa before entering Spain. Visa requirements can be found on the Spanish Consulate in Chicago website.

Health Insurance: It is a university policy that all WIU students who study abroad are either covered under WIU student health insurance OR have purchased the Patriot Travel Medical Insurance plan through IMG.

Costs (Comparative Table)

ITEMS	WIU	ALICANTE
Tuition 12 semester hours, plan Q	4,603.44	4,603.44
Application Fee		75.00
International Required Insurance		200.00
Passport		170.00
Housing and Meals	4,790.00	3,000.00
Student visa		160.00
Books and Supplies	400.00	200.00
Total	9,793.44	8,408.44*

  *Students will arrange their own airfare. 

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available. 

Semester Dates

Fall: Late August-Mid-December

Spring: Late January-Early June

You can find out more information about the University of Alicante by visiting their website.

Academics

Exchange students are eligible to take most courses offered at University of Alicante. Courses are offered in a wide range of disciplines allowing students to take coursework towards major, minor, and general education requirements during the same semester.

For more options visit website for University of Alicante.