Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Alicante offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields, including Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences & Law Studies, and Engineering & Architecture.

Academic Programs

• Official Undergraduate Degrees: The university offers over 40 undergraduate degrees in fields such as Spanish: Language and Literature, Arabic & Islamic Studies, French Studies, English Studies, and more.
• Master's Degrees: With over 50 official master's degrees, students can pursue advanced studies in areas like Biology, Marine Studies, Physics, Geology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and others.
• Doctoral Degrees: The university also offers doctoral degrees in various disciplines, providing students with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research and contribute to their field of study.
• UA Own Studies: Additionally, the university provides its own studies and programs, catering to specific interests and professional development needs.

Research Areas

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

• Sustainable Management and Water Technologies
• Biomedicine
• Biotechnology for Health and Sustainability
• Materials Science
• Conservation of Biodiversity and Restoration of the Marine and Land Environment
• Electrochemistry, Science & Technology
• Sustainable Fisheries Management
• Sustainable Management and Water Technologies

Governance and Organization

The university's governance structure includes:

• Administration & Council
• University Bodies: Office of the President, Office of the Comptroller, Office of the Registrar, and more.
• Faculties and Centres: Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, and others.
• Research Institutes: Inter-university Institute for Social Development and World Peace, Inter-university Institute of International Economics, and more.

Specific Program: Specialist in Desalination and Reuse of Water

Objective

The objective of this program is to provide professionals with the scientific and technical training necessary to address problems related to desalination and water reuse.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at young university graduates who wish to acquire specific training in desalination and reuse, as well as professionals from public and private companies who want to acquire, complete, or update their training in the complex interdisciplinary field related to the integral water cycle.

Modalities

The course has an online modality for all theoretical content, complemented by a face-to-face period for visiting desalination plants, treatment plants, and reuse systems.

Admission Criteria

To access this title, students must be in possession of an official higher education degree. The student who has obtained a title of Expert or Expert from the University of Alicante may also access this title of specialist.

Tuition Fees

The price of the registration is 2,400 euros, which is paid in three equal installments of 800 euros each.

Competencies

Students will acquire a series of general and specific competencies, including:

• Capacity for synthesis and analysis of different sources of information.
• Ability to work in a team and lead, organize, plan, and supervise multidisciplinary and multicultural research and work groups.
• Ability to apply acquired knowledge and understand complex and multidimensional problems.
• Ability to process, interpret, and present data using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.

Financial Aid

Two grants of 1,200 euros each will be awarded for every 10 students enrolled in the course. The criteria for awarding these grants are specified in the call published in the BOUA.

Conclusion

The University of Alicante offers a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and professional development courses, catering to the diverse needs of students and professionals. With its strong governance structure, research focus, and commitment to academic excellence, the university is an ideal institution for those seeking to pursue higher education and contribute to their field of study.