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University of Málaga

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world rank  441

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University Overview

Founded in 1972, Universidad de Málaga (University of Málaga) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Málaga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Andalucia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Málaga (UMA) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Málaga (UMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Málaga's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Málaga's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Málaga' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Málaga's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of Málaga
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UMA
Founded 1972
Motto Universitas Malacitana
Colours Ultramarine and silver
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Avenida Cervantes, 2
Málaga
29071 Andalucia
Spain
University of Málaga's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Málaga Phone Number 952 13 10 00
University of Málaga Fax Number 952132680
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Málaga's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Málaga is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

18/08/1972


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Málaga as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Málaga Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Málaga is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Málaga's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Málaga: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Málaga Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Málaga Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Málaga categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Málaga.



University of Málaga: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

University of Málaga Admission Info


University of Málaga's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Málaga is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Málaga's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Málaga has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Málaga 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Málaga's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Málaga's Admission Office Admission Office

Vicerrectorado de Relaciones Internacionales: Aulario Rosa Gálvez nº 5
Málaga 29010
952131111
952137610

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Málaga's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Málaga Size and Profile


University of Málaga's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Málaga has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Málaga's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Málaga's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


University of Málaga's Control Type Control Type

University of Málaga is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Málaga's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Málaga is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Málaga's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Málaga's main campus setting is not reported.


University of Málaga's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Málaga's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


University of Málaga's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Málaga is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Málaga Facilities


University of Málaga's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Málaga's Library


University of Málaga's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Málaga's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Málaga's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Málaga Services


University of Málaga's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Málaga's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Málaga's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Málaga's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Málaga's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Málaga Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Málaga Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Málaga's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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