University of Alicante (UA)

The largest university in the region, the "brain center" of Alicante and parent of the innovative PCA hub.

Address: Carretera de San Vicente del Raspeig, s/n 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante (Spain) — 7 km from central Alicante, adjacent to the Parque Científico de Alicante, but on a separate campus.

Key facts:

• Founded: 1979 (based on an older college from 1968)
• Students: ~28,000 (undergraduate + master's + PhD)
• Faculty: ~2,500
• Faculties: 7 (Law, Economics, Philology, Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Education)
• Programs: >130 (including English-taught: Business, Law, Data Science)

Why UA matters for the summit:

• Parent institution of PCA — the university founded and supports the science park
• R&D centers: leaders in AI, biomedicine, renewable energy
• Startup incubator: UA Emprende Lab — over 300 projects since 2015
• International hub: students from 90+ countries, Erasmus+ programs

Campus by the numbers:

• Area: 1 million m² — one of the largest in Spain
• Library: open 24/7, 1 million books, digital access
• Sports: 2 swimming pools, 10 courts, climbing wall
• Accommodation: 1,200 dormitory spots

How to get there (15–20 min from central Alicante):

• Tram L2 → Universidad stop (right at the entrance)
• Buses: 02, 24, 36 → Universidad de Alicante
• Bicycle: 30 minutes via bike path along A-70 highway
• Car: A-70 → exit 11 → free parking

UA is not just lectures and exams. It’s an ecosystem where startups are born that will soon appear at EXPO FUTURA in the neighboring PCA.

University of Alicante — the region's largest university, 28,000 students, 7 faculties, 1 million m² campus.

Parent of PCA, startup incubator, and partner of the Alicante Futura 2025 Summit. Just 15 minutes by tram from the city center — and you’re at the heart of science and innovation!