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Locations: Alicante, Spain
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Summer, Winter-Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: USAC

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Winter-Spring	2026	10/15/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Application materials may be reviewed prior to the program's application deadline. (Please note: if all of your boxes are checked-off, your application is complete.) In most cases, for applicants applying to programs led by PSU faculty, interviews and final selection will take place after the program deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Type of Program:	Island	Major/Minor:	Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Chinese, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, Film, History, International Studies, Law & Legal Studies, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Sexuality, Gender, & Queer Studies, Sociology, Theater Arts, Urban Studies & Planning, Women's Studies
Click here for a definition of this term Program Style:	U.S. American Students only	Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Undergraduate GPA:	2.5	Short-Term Program Length:	2-4 weeks, 4-6 weeks, 6-8 weeks, 8-10 weeks
Housing:	Apartment, Homestay	Special Scholarship/Funding Available:	Yes
Minimum Graduate GPA:	2.5	Enrolled in PSU International Health Insurance:	No
Recommended Program:	YES

Program Description:

Program Overview

The Alicante program is ideal for students who wish to experience all that a beautiful Spanish city on the Mediterranean has to offer. Alicante is a modern, welcoming city bathed by the Mediterranean Sea which offers all the advantages of being located in such a setting. The magnificent sandy beaches and blue waters of the coast, sunny weather, rich history, and lovely monuments make Alicante a top destination in Spain. People in Alicante live most of their life outdoors as part of the Mediterranean lifestyle: busy cafés, vibrant nightlife, street markets, and local festivals are abundant. The campus is also one of the most beautiful in Spain, with lovely gardens, fountains, palm trees, and modern architecture. All of these factors create a great learning and social atmosphere for USAC students.

Program Focus

This program offers two diverse academic areas: Intensive Language and Spanish and European Studies. You will have the opportunity to study the Spanish language and the complexities of Spanish and contemporary European societies through a wide selection of academic courses, as well as through personal interaction with the host culture. You may stay for one semester or a full year. Our intensive approach also allows you to complete up to two years of university foreign language coursework in only one semester to help meet Spanish minor or major requirements.

The summer Alicante program offers one 5-week session (Session I) and one 4-week session (Session II), which can be taken individually or combined for a 9-week session. An intensive language approach allows you to complete one year of university foreign language study in nine weeks. You will choose courses from multiple academic areas, including Intensive Language, European Studies, and Women's/Gender Studies.

Fact Sheet

Education Abroad Advisor	Rachel Goff
Get Started	Attend an Ed Abroad 101 Session
Program Provider	USAC - University Studies Abroad Consortium
Travel Dates	Current USAC Calendar
Areas of Study	Anthropology Business Cultural Studies Dance Economics European Studies Humanities International Studies Spanish Language and Literatures
Credits	12-18 semester credits (18-27 quarter credits)
Language of Instruction	English, Spanish
Host Country Language	Spanish
Housing	Homestay, Apartment
Previous Language Study Requirements	No previous language study required.
Class Standing Eligibility	Sophomore Junior Senior Post-Baccalaureate
Minimum GPA Requirements	2.50

Program Costs

Program Fees

PSU Fees

USAC Program Fee Includes the following:

Additional USAC Scholarships are available.