GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

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3 3 GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT The University of Malaga is a public institution dedicated to achieving excellence in the fields of higher education and scientific research. In half a century, it has managed to become one of the best universities in Spain, appointing Doctors Honoris Causa of great prestige, such as the Nobel Prize winners Mario Vargas Llosa and Severo Ochoa. The University of Malaga offers a wide educational range, including Bachelor s, Master s and Doctoral Degrees in every knowledge field. We encourage the creation of multidisciplinary teams and we firmly believe in the collaboration between universities. We have received the highest distinction granted by the Spanish Government in the education field, the Campus of International Excellence qualification. Our facilities are state of the art in infrastructures and we are strongly committed to society through cooperation programs for the development and respect to the environment. The international vocation of the University of Málaga reflects the multicultural tradition established by the history of our environment, an example of hybridization of civilizations. Our vast experience in international programs and outstanding offer for learning Spanish allows us to offer the best possible conditions to potential students and researchers from other countries. In addition to the high quality of the services and facilities provided by this University, our mild climate -probably the best in Europe-, and the natural and cultural charm of our environment guarantee a unique experience in the academic life of foreign visitors. The efforts we have made to support innovation, our enterprise and our close ties with the productive fabric have led this University to one of the reference positions in the transfer of knowledge. The excellent skills of our teaching staff and the success obtained by our graduates have turned the University into a leader in the creation and attraction of talent. I invite you to join your talent to ours and let us contribute to your future success. Adelaida de la Calle President of the University of Malaga

4 MUSEO PICASSO MÁLAGA 1. THE CITY OF MALAGA The University of Malaga is located in the capital of the Costa del Sol. Malaga was Picasso s home town and has a population of around 500,000 people. It is located in the Eastern coast of Andalusia and is easily accessible by different means of transport: high-speed train, seaport, a renewed freeways network and the (AGP) Malaga Airport (AGP) -Spain s third airport in terms of air traffic-, which takes travellers to Madrid in 45 minutes and to London or Paris in 2 hours and a half. Besides, moving around the city is very easy because of the cycle lane and the public transport network, which combines buses and underground. Enjoy the warm climate and the daytime and night activities even in the winter. 4

5 5 LIFESTYLE Malaga is well-known for its great quality of life and the beauty of its beaches. The malagueños, or the people from Malaga, are outgoing, tolerant and welcoming. They enjoy the warm climate and bright days of their city -the sunniest in Europe-, as well as its daytime and night activities, even in the winter. It is a safe city with excellent public health services and a marked international profile, due to the large British, German, Russian, Dutch and Finnish communities that have chosen Malaga as their place of residence. In addition, living in Malaga is cheap in comparison with most European cities. If you want to learn more about Malaga, visit the website:

6 2. UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA The University of Malaga was founded in 1972 and nowadays it is one of the greatest public institutions of Higher Education and Research in Spain, with an annual budget of 250 million Euros. This institution provides more than 200 education programmes of every level and knowledge area to more than 35,000 students. Among its more than 2,400 teachers, many of them with international training, there are leaders from all scientific and professional fields, who hold positions of great responsibility in the business world. Numerous agreements with Asian and American universities makes our University a perfect bridge between Asia, Europe and America. Areas of Excellence Through the International Campus of Excellence Andalucía Tech, and in collaboration with the University of Seville, it has become a national reference in six excellence educational and research points: Aerospace research, Biotechnology for a Healthy Society, Communications and Mobility, Energy and Environment, Transport, and Tourism and Territorial Development. The International Campus of Excellence is the highest distinction awarded by the Spanish Science System to Spanish universities. For further information on this project, check the website: 6

7 7 Campus, Faculties And Departments The University of Malaga has almost two million square metres divided into two university campus, equipped with libraries, green areas, bicycle lanes, dining halls, restaurants, health services and sports and cultural services. Teatinos Campus It is located in one of the youngest areas of the city and holds most of the University buildings and centres. El Ejido Campus It is very close to the historic centre of the city, it houses the Schools of Economics and Business, Fine Arts and Architecture. Rectorate Building Situated below the muslim Alcazaba and opposite the Park and Port of Malaga is the Rectorate Building. Due to its cultural and architectural values, this building constitutes a cultural, social, and academic reference at the city centre. International Centre for Spanish The International Centre for Spanish has 2,000 m2 dedicated to teaching Spanish, and it is located in one of the best areas of Malaga, El Palo, a few meters from the beach and minutes from downtown. Tecnhnology Park At the Andalusia s Technology Park we can find the UMA Media Technology and Didactic Resources Centre as well as the UMA Research Results Transfer Office. Centres located in the province of Malaga Nearby towns hold some university schools attached to the University of Malaga The teachers and researchers work in high quality teams specialized in all the knowledge areas and distributed into 81 departments. For further information on these departments, check the website:

8 3. INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR SPANISH The courses at the International Centre for Spanish enable students to acquire and master Spanish as a foreign language. Qualifications are awarded by the University of Malaga with the ECTS system, and these courses are adapted to our students needs. The International Centre for Spanish promotes multicultural integration among its students, who come from all over the world, and facilitates a particularly dynamic sociolinguistic immersion in the city of Malaga. Supported by qualified and very motivated teachers, the international students at the University of Malaga enjoy an enriching and unforgettable university experience in the classrooms and surrounding area of the International Centre for Spanish, which is situated very close to the sea. For more information, please visit our website: 8

9 9 PROGRAMME 2015 INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE Monthly intensive course (90 hours; 9 ECTS) Fortnightly intensive course (45 hours; 4,5 ECTS) HISPANIC STUDIES COURSE Quarterly course in Spanish language and culture (225 hours; 22,5 ECTS) SUMMER COURSE Monthly course (60 hours; 6 ECTS) MASTER CLASS Weekly course (34 hours; 3,4 ECTS) COURSE FOR ERASMUS AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME STUDENTS Monthly course (70 hours; 7 ECTS) SPANISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES Business Spanish (29 hours; 2,9 ECTS) Spanish for tourism (29 hours; 2,9 ECTS) Medical Spanish for the healthcare professional (29 hours; 2,9 ECTS) Spanish for Engineers (29 hours; 2,9 ECTS) MALAGA-MADRID COURSE A stay/visit in the University of Malaga (1st month: 85 hours) A stay/visit in the Complutense University of Madrid (2nd month: 85 hours) FLEXIBLE PROGRAMME One-to-one Spanish courses Ad hoc courses for groups SUBJECTS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH From El Greco to Picasso: The Great Masters of Spanish Painting (45 hours; 4 ECTS) Spanish Art and Architecture (45 hours; 4 ECTS) Christian, Jews and Muslims in Spain (45 hours; 4 ECTS) Cross-Cultural Management (45 hours; 4 ECTS) Cross-Cultural Psychology (45 hours; 4 ECTS) Gender Issues in North America and The Hispanic World: Cross Cultural Perspectives (45 hours; 4 ECTS) The European Union and Current Challenges (45 hours; 4 ECTS) International Relations: Spain as a Gateway to Europe, Africa and Latin America (45 hours; 4 ECTS) International Marketing (45 hours; 4 ECTS) International Finance (45 hours; 4 ECTS) DELE PROGRAMME Preparation course for the DELE exam (20 hours) DELE exams organised by the Cervantes Institute (five sessions a year) TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language course (30 hours) Spanish language and culture course (60 hours)

10 4. UNDEGRADUATE AND POSGRADUATE STUDIES The UMA offers more than 200 official education programmes included in the European Higher Education Area. Our teaching staff has been awarded the highest excellence standards. We have quality evaluation programmes, a permanent training plan, an educational innovation programme and a Virtual Teaching service. The results obtained in satisfaction surveys carried out among the students in the last years revealed the high quality of the UMA teaching staff. 10

11 11 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES The UMA offers 63 official undergraduate studies. The offer may vary every year. For updated information on the official undergraduate studies, check the website: ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE HIGHER POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL Electrical Engineering Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering Industrial Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Double Degree in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Double Degree in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Electronics Engineering Double Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Architecture HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING Electronic Systems Engineering Sound and Image Engineering Telecommunication Systems Engineering Telecommunication Technology Engineering Telematic Engineering HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Industrial Organization Engineering (from the Universities of Malaga and Sevilla) Industrial Technology Engineering Electronics, Robotics, and Mechatronics Engineering (from the Universities of Málaga and Sevilla) Energy Enineering (from the Universities of Malaga and Sevilla) HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING Computer Engineering Computer Science Engineering Health Engineering (from the Universities of Malaga and Seville) Software Engineering HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Nursing Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Podiatry SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Medicine SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY Psychology Speech Therapy AFFILIATED SCHOOL OF NURSING DIPUTACIÓN PROVINICIAL Nursing AFFILIATED SCHOOL OF NURSING VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (RONDA) Nursing SCIENCES SCHOOL OF SCIENCES Biochemistry (from the Universities of Malaga and Seville) Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Environmental Sciences Mathematics ARTS AND HUMANITIES SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS Fine Arts SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES Art History Classics English Studies Geography and Territorial Management Hispanic Studies History Philosophy Translation and Interpretation

12 LEGAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Advertising and Public Relations Audiovisual Communication Journalism SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Elementary Education Pedagogy Pre-Elementary Education Social Education SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS Business Administration and Management Economics Finance and Accounting Law and Business Administration and Management (Double Degree) Economics, Business Administration and Management (Double degree) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Marketing and Market Research Public Management and Administration SCHOOL OF LAW Criminology Law Law and Business Administration and Management (Double Degree) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AND STUDIES East Asian Studies (from the Universities of Malaga and Sevilla) Labour Relations and Human Resources Social Work SCHOOL OF TOURISM Tourism SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MARÍA INMACULADA (ANTEQUERA) Elementary Education Pre-Elementary Education 12

13 13 MASTER S PROGRAMMES ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE Master s in Architecture, Design and Thermodynamics. Research on Emerging Technologies and Systems * Master s in Environmental Hydraulics Master s in Acoustical Engineering * Master s in Industrial Engineering * Master s in Computer Engineering * Master s in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Master s in Mechatronics Engineering Master s in Chemical Engineering * Master s in Telecommunication Engineering * Master s in Engineering and Architecture Design and Representation Master s in Electronic Systems for Intelligent Environments Master s in Intelligent Systems in Energy and Transport * Master s in Telecommunication Technologies ** Master s in Telematics and Telecommunication Networks HEALTH SCIENCES Master s in Comprehensive Nursing Care Applied to Nephrology Master s in Comprehensive Nursing Care Applied to Critical or Emergency Situations Master s in Health Economics, Health Management, and Rational Use of Medicines Master s in Physical Activity and Sports Research Master s in Health Science Current Research Trends Master s in Health Psychology ** General Health Psychology * Master s in International Health Master s in New Advancement in Diagnosis, Therapy and Biomedical Research ** SCIENCES Master s in Molecular and Cellular Biology Master s degree in Evolutionary Biology (being verified) Master s in Advanced Biotechnology Master s degree in Biological and Environmental Diversity (being verified) Master s in Mathematics Master s degree in Environmental Management Systems (being verified) Master s degree in Chemistry (being verified) Master s in Advanced Chemistry. Materials Preparation and Characterization ** Master s in Water and Environment Resources Master s in Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems ** ARTS AND HUMANITIES Master s in the Social Development of Artistic Culture Master s in English Studies, Multilingual and Intercultural Communication Master s in Advanced Studies of Spanish Language Master s in Philosophy, Science and Citizenship * Master s in Management of Spanish Language and Literary Heritage Master s in the Historical and Literary Heritage of Antiquity * Master s in Interdisciplinary Art Production * Master s in Translation Applied to the World of Publishing LEGAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Master s in Advocacy * Master s in Corporate Legal Advice Master s in Social Change and Career in Education Master s in Financial and Actuarial Science Master s in International Cooperation and Development Policies Master s in Criminality and Juvenile Intervention Master s in Peace Culture, Conflict, Education and Human Rights Master s in Criminal Law and Policies Master s in Business Management and Administration -MBA- Master s in Management of Digital Marketing* Master s in Tourism Management and Planning Master s in Environmental Education Master s in Geographical Analysis in Land Use Planning. Geographic Information Technology Master s in Finance, Banking, and Insurance Master s in Strategic Management and Communication Innovation Tools and Techniques of Economic Analysis * Master s in Social Research and Intervention Master s in Research in Journalism Master s in Mediation Master s in Policies and Practices of Innovation in Teaching

14 Master s in Economic and Territorial Regulation (Specialization in Land Use Planning, Urbanism and Environment) Master s in Applied Sociology Master s degree in E-Tourism: Technology applied to Tourism Management and Marketing/ E-Tourism * MULTIDISPLINARY STUDIES Master s Gender Equality Master s in Occupational Risk Prevention Master s in Teaching Compulsory Secondary Education, Post-Compulsory Secondary Education, Vocational Training, and Languages * (in process of verification) **(no new admissions offered for 2014/2015) PHD PROGRAMS The University of Málaga offers 21 PhD Programs. ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE Informatics Telecommunications Mecatronics Mechanical Enginnering and Energy Efficiency Electric Energy Systems* Dynamics of Biogeochemical Flows and their Applications* HEALTH SCIENCES Psychology Health Sciences SCIENCES Advanced Biotechnology Celullar and Molecular Biology Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Materials and Nanotechnology Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences Mathematics* ARTS AND HUMANITIES Linguistics, Literature and Translation Advanced Studies in Humanities: History, Art, Philosophy and Science of Antiquity LEGAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Legal and Social Sciences Economy and Business Education and Social Communication Communication* Tourism* PHD PROGRAMS REGULATED BY ROYAL DECREE 1393/2007 In addition to the PhD programs above, the University of Málaga offers in some PhD programs regulated by previous RD 1393/2007 (this is the last year they will be offered): HEALTH SCIENCES Surgery, Nutrition and Obesity: Acquisition of Technical Capabilities, Research and Professional Development Pharmacology and Therapeutics Internal Medicine Neuroscience and Its Clinical Applications Oncopathology Radiology and Physical Medicine, Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology New Advances in Diagnosis, Therapy and Biomedical Research Health Economics, Health Management and Rational Use of Drugs MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Occupational Risk Management, Quality and Environment * PhD program developed by several universities 14

15 15 5. ADMISSIONS BACHELOR S DEGREES Admission of international students to the University of Malaga depends on their particular situation: 1. Exchange students coming from foreign universities with a bilateral agreement signed with the University of Malaga or participating in student exchange programmes such as Erasmus, ISEP, etc. The conditions will depend on the different agreements or programmes. For further information, please visit the website: 2. Non-exchange Students There are no quotas for foreign students. Therefore, these students must join our university under the same conditions as the students who have completed their studies in Spain. They will have to fulfil the academic requirements demanded by their respective educational systems to enrol in university. Admission will be awarded on the basis of the results obtained in previous studies. Around mid-june, students will have to fill in the pre-registration form available at the website: Check your particular situation with our personnel, we are glad to help you!

16 a) Students with Secondary Education from EU countries and Switzerland The students from educational systems of member states of the European Union, the students who have obtained the International Baccalaureate Certificate issued by the International Baccalaureate Organization in Geneva (Switzerland) and the students who have followed the Swiss educational system, will not have to undergo an entrance examination. These students will have to apply to the UNED (Open University of Spain) through its website for the credentials and fulfil the pre-registration form. b) Students with a Certificate of Secondary Education from other countries These students will have to apply to the Spanish Ministry of Education for the recognition of their secondary school diplomas (for further information, visit the They will also have to take the University Entrance Examinations at the UNED ( and fulfil the corresponding pre-registration form. c) Students that have completed a University degree in another country Their studies will have to be recognised, and they will have to apply to the Spanish Ministry of Education: for a certificate of their final results. They will subsequently fulfil the corresponding pre-registration form. MASTER S DEGREE STUDIES Every Master s Degree offered by the University of Malaga has specific admission requirements that can be consulted at the International Centre for Postgraduate Studies (www. posgrado.uma.es). However, foreign students will usually have to satisfy some of the following conditions: Holding a Bachelor s Degree Diploma or equivalent Holding a foreign university degree equivalent to the Spanish Bachelor s Degree which, in the issuing country, entitles access to postgraduate studies Holding a graduate degree comprised of at least 300 ECTS credits, in accordance with the EU law. Even though the recognition of their previous studies is not compulsory, the corresponding proving documents will have to be submitted to the following website: es/innovacioncienciayempresa/sguit 16

17 17 6. SERVICES MODERN FACILITIES The UMA facilities, of over 1,797,247 square meters, are governed by sustainability and respect for the environment measures. The campus has green areas, ecological buildings, bicycle lanes, progressive restriction of private vehicles and a wide range of coffee shops and dining halls which offer affordable prices. The university campus is made up of 24 faculties and university schools equipped with air-conditioned audiovisual lecture rooms, some of them with electronic blackboards, as well as laboratories and computer rooms that are periodically renewed. All educational centres have main lecture halls. Among these halls, the University s Main Auditorium deserves special mention. It has a capacity of up to 450 people, and holds the most relevant academic ceremonies. The UMA also has two botanical gardens, such as the Grice-Hutchinson experimental centre.

18 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION SERVICE Through the Vice-President for Student Affairs, the Vice-President for International Relations and the Vice-President for Institutional Relations, the International Relations and Cooperation Service is directly responsible for managing international exchange programmes and providing those international students who want to study at UMA with the necessary guidance. SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Those foreign students who wish to improve their Spanish, can also access specific courses taught at the International Centre for Spanish These courses incorporate new technologies and the most innovative methods for the teaching of Spanish as a second language, in line with Andalucia Tech, the International Campus of Excellence to which the University of Málaga belongs. For further information, please check the website: LIBRARIES The University of Malaga has a 14 libraries network with more than 4,000 available seats. These libraries gather almost one million books, they are subscribed to around 25,000 periodic publications and offer different resources, such as electronic books, microforms and information videos and DVDs. The libraries also offer a laptop and e-reader lending service free of charge. For further information, please check the website: SUPPORT TO DISABLED STUDENTS The purpose of the Support to Disabled Students Service is to meet the special needs of these students in order to guarantee equality of opportunities and their full integration, as well as to raise awareness among the university community. For further information, please write to: serviciodiscapacidad@uma.es CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Audiovisual and stage arts, exhibitions, music, literature, artistic creation awards these are some of the free of charge activities planned by the University that place it in the vanguard of the Spanish university culture. This is the only University in Spain that hosts an international film festival, FANCINE (the Fantastic Film Festival of the University of Malaga). This festival, which has been presented in more than 20 editions, has become the film reference of the city and university students in the month of November. For further information on the cultural programme, please check the website: SPORTS ACTIVITIES Malaga is the perfect city for outdoor sports. The UMA has 76,000 m2 of modern sports facilities, which have become a national reference. The UMA offers a Sport Activities Programme at an affordable price: swimming, diving, fitness, Pilates, football, basketball, tennis, squash, martial arts, rugby, etc. In addition, the University of Malaga has hosted Andalusian, Spanish, European and World Championships. For further information on sports activities, please check the website: 18

19 19 CONTACT US International Centre for Spanish Avda. de la Estación de El Palo, 4 cie@uma.es Tel.: / International Relations Aulario Rosa de Gálvez Campus Universitario de Teatinos relacionesinternacionales@uma.es Tel.: Sports Complejo Deportivo Universitario Campus Universitario de Teatinos deportes@uma.es Tel.: / / University Library Campus Universitario de Teatinos / El Ejido buzon@bbl.uma.es Tel.): Information Campus Universitario de El Ejido: Pabellón de Gobierno Campus Universitario de Teatinos Edificio Jardín Botánico informacion@uma.es Tel.: Admissions Aulario Rosa de Gálvez Campus Universitario de Teatinos acceso@uma.es Tel.: / Accommodation Pabellón de Gobierno Adjunto Campus Universitario de El Ejido alojamiento@uma.es Tel.: Culture Pabellón de Gobierno Campus Universitario de El Ejido cultura@uma.es Tel.: Language Centre Aulario Rosa de Gálvez Campus de Teatinos c.idiomas@fguma.es Tel.: Own Qualifications Pabellón de Gobierno Campus Universitario de El Ejido Tel.: Posgraduate Office Pabellón de Gobierno Campus Universitario de El Ejido Tel.: Community Advocate Aulario López Peñalver Campus Universitario de Teatinos defensor@uma.es Tel.:

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