Universidad de Malaga

The city has played a crucial role in UMA's founding: all aspects of the province (citizens, notable figures, and mass media) have been key drivers for the establishment of our University. It all began in 1968 with the development of the "University of Málaga's Friends Association" an organization that advocated for a University in the province by raising awareness on the issue and mobilizing citizens, which finally all led to its founding.

We are a young, growing university which has made quality teaching, cutting-edge research and knowledge transfer its trademark.Privileged in its geographical location, the University of Malaga is renowned for its highly qualified teaching and research staff. It maintains strong ties to the productive and academic sector of the region.Courses at the University of Malaga combine traditional subjects with many specialised degrees and postgraduate courses that allow students to design the studies that best suit their needs and interests. In addition, complementary cultural activities give students an all-round education.

The University of Malaga, together with the University of Seville, make up the Campus of International Excellence, ‘Andalucía Tech’, which works in leading areas of research and knowledge transfer and maintains strategic alliances with more than 150 companies.Currently, about forty thousand students are enrolled at the University, entrusting in us to help them become the professionals the 21st century demands.

With the aim of becoming a top-level full institution, UMA developed an expansion plan regarding fields of study and infrastructure. Thus, once established in El Ejido Campus, the University expanded towards Teatinos, an area that initially comprised the School of Medicine, the School of Humanities, and the School of Science, and gradually developed into a whole campus providing a full range of academic studies and services.

At present, the University of Málaga remains highly committed to making scientific development and innovation the grounds on which social progress rests. The efforts made to promote mobility and attract international talent have stood out in the recent years, resulting in an open and cosmopolitan university involved in top-level research projects.