University of Alicante
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The University of Alicante (Valencian: Universitat d'Alacant, [univeɾsiˈtad dalaˈkant], Universidad de Alicante, [unieɾsiˈðað ðe aliˈkante], also known by the acronym UA) was established in 1979 on the basis of the Center for University Studies (CEU), which was founded in 1968. The university main campus is located in San Vicente del Raspeig/Sant Vicent del Raspeig, bordering the city of Alicante to the north. As of 2011/12 academic year, there are approximately 27,500 students studying there.
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