Dirección General de Cooperación

The University of Alicante, within the framework of  its International Relations policy with Latin America and especially with great interest in the Cuban people, has since 1996 made a great effort to develop academic training and volunteer activities in Cuba together with the Cuban higher Institutions. These activities are all financed through the University's International Co-operation Office. The Havana Project is an initiative carried out by the following Institutions: the International Centre for Patrimony Preservation, the University of Alicante and the Havana City Historian's Office (Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana) in order to contribute both in cultural, social and economic development and in reinforcing the links of friendship between Cuba and Spain. This agreement allows the University of Alicante to have available an office located within the House of Mexico. This office facilitates relations between Cuban Institutions and the University of Alicante.

At present, some agreements of collaboration are being held with ten universities and several higher education centres in Cuba.

The University of Alicante has received the International Co-operation Prize, awarded by the International Centre for Patrimony Preservation.