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CIEE Business + Culture in Alicante, Spain (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Alicante, Spain
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Business, Culture Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Business + Culture

Alicante, Spain

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Alicante blends Spain’s thriving business environment and a broad selection of business courses with warm Mediterranean charm and culture. You’ll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU.  Explore co-curricular and extracurricular activities like hiking up Santa Bárbara Castle for panoramic city views, relaxing at Playa del Postiguet, taking part in Spanish cooking and paella classes, and attending local startup pitch events. Alicante’s mix of coastal beauty, vibrant culture, and growing business community creates a setting that’s both energizing and unforgettable.

Unique Experiences

Visit leading hotels and tourism venues across Alicante

to learn how hospitality businesses design guest experiences, manage operations, and serve travelers from around the world

Explore the University of Alicante Science Park (Parque Científico de la UA)

to see how universities support business creation, technology transfer, and startup growth

Take part in a guided tasting of traditional Alicante products

to sample regional specialties like olive oil, local wines, and Mediterranean ingredients central to Spanish cuisine

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major. 
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations. 
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes. 
  • Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.
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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Alicante will open doors for you to explore Spain’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.       

Samples of excursions and activities: 

  • Visit the Chocolates Valor factory to learn about the history, production process, and global growth of one of Spain’s most recognized confectionery brands 
  • Explore how Helados Alacant, one of Spain’s leading ice cream manufacturers, manages large-scale production and distribution across domestic and international markets 
  • Experience the traditional fish auction at El Campello’s fish market while learning about the role of fishing heritage in Mediterranean culture

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

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What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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