Greetings from the President

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3 Greetings from the President Adelaida de la Calle President of the University of Malaga 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 Univerity 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 01 02 SPAIN, ANDALUSIA AND MALAGA [8] Spain and Andalusia [10] The city of Malaga [12] UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA [14] - International relations [18] - Connected to the world [19] - Research [20] - Areas of excellence [21] - A multidisciplinary nature [21] - Scientific equipment [22] - Leaders in transfer of knowledge [23] - Campus, faculties and departments [24]

5 03 ACADEMIC OFFER [30] Programmes and courses [32] - Committed to the quality of education [32] - Academic year [32] - Spanish courses [34] - Combined programmes: linguistic immersion and academic training [35] - Undergraduate studies [36] - Official master s degrees [40] - Educational programmes in English [44] - Doctoral programmes: new scientists [45] - Other studies [50]

6 04 ADMISSIONS [52] - Bachelor s degrees [54] - Master s degree studies [56] - Admission to doctoral programmes [56] - Registrations and fees [57] 05 SERVICES [58] - Support programme for exchange students [60] - Friendship networks [62] - Accommodation [63] - Modern facilities [64] - Libraries [65] - Wifi and [66] - Job opportunities and enterprising activities [66] - Family support [67]

7 - Support to disabled students [67] - Cultural activities [68] - Sports activities [70] - Guaranteeing your rights [70] - Quality administrative services [71] 06 COMMITMENT [72] Our commitment with society [74] 07 UMA PEOPLE [76] 08 CONTACT [83]

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10 01 SPAIN, ANDALUSIA AND MALAGA University of Malaga 10 Spain and Andalusia A MELTING POT IN SOUTHERN EUROPE Spain is a Mediterranean country and a member of the European Union. It is a democratic State that respects human rights and is closely linked to Europe, Latin America and the North of Africa. Spain, with a population of 47 million people and an area of 500,000 square kilometres, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, because of its climate and its natural, historical and gastronomic heritage. If you want to learn more about Spain, visit the website: spain.info THE EMPIRE OF THE SENSES The University of Malaga is in Andalusia, the southernmost region in Spain. Cradle of the Roman Empire, vestige of the most sophisticated Islamic architecture, port of departure of seafarers and explorers, inspiration and destination of romantic writers and artists, heart of Flamenco, spring of olive oil your senses will reveal you the countless secrets hidden in every corner of Andalusia.

11 Reveal the countless secrets hidden in every corner of Andalusia

12 01 SPAIN, ANDALUSIA AND MALAGA University of Malaga 12 The city of Malaga THE BLUEST SKY IN EUROPE 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

13 SPAIN, ANDALUSIA AND MALAGA University of Malaga 13 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. HISTORY AND CULTURE Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs have settled in Malaga throughout history. The city has inherited a wonderful legacy from these communities, such as the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro fortresses. The cultural activities offered by the city include the Picasso Museum, the Museo Carmen Thyssen, the Museo de Malaga, the Malaga Contemporary Art Centre, the Festival of Spanish Cinema and many other options to enjoy theatre and musical performances. If you want to learn more about Malaga, visit the website:

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16 02 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 16 Come in and let us contribute to your future success 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.

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18 02 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 18 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The University of Malaga is firmly committed to students mobility. It receives more than 1,000 exchange students every year and sends a similar number of students abroad. The vast experience of this institution in teaching Spanish and its Support Programme for Exchange Students make it different from other universities in the country. Every year, the University receives more than 100 international researchers and sends around one hundred of its teachers to foreign universities in order to provide a global perspective to the UMA s educational programmes.

19 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 19 Our Support Programme for Exchange Students make differences from other universities in the country CONNECTED TO THE WORLD The UMA takes part in the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLD) - Erasmus of the European Union, and in other educational programmes with Asia, Africa, Oceania and America, such as the ISEP. The University of Malaga has signed many cooperation agreements with top universities around the world, especially in Europe and Latin America. The UMA has started its international expansion by opening a new office in the University of Incheon, in South Korea, and it is a member of a hundred of inter-university associations and international networks, such as the European University Association, the International Association of Universities, Grupo Tordesillas, Grupo Coimbra or Grupo Compostela in Spain, among others. The UMA s International Relations Office provides advice and information in every aspect related to students mobility, and works in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. It also coordinates the participation of the university in international cooperation projects, paying special attention to the cooperation for the development of Central America, Latin America and Morocco.

20 02 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 20 RESEARCH The University of Malaga is a centre for excellence in research that transfers the generated knowledge to its educational programmes and business fabric. UMA researchers have international experience and have obtained numerous projects in official competitions: around 400 projects have been financed by Spanish public institutions and 175 European research projects have been managed by the UMA s International Office for European Projects in the last five years. Andalucía Tech is an International Campus of Excellence. The best distinction granted by the Spanish Government

21 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 21 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: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY NATURE The UMA provides even more research opportunities. The scientific activity of the University of Malaga spans varied specialties in different areas: Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Resources, Biotechnology, Social, Economic and Legal Sciences, Health Science and Technology, Production Technologies, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Information and Communications Technologies and Humanities. Therefore, the University of Malaga is an educational centre with a high number of multidisciplinary teams.

22 02 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 22 SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT The University has a highly qualified staff and state-of-the-art laboratories, equipments and facilities, located throughout the Campus and at the Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía (Andalusia Technology Park). Among these buildings we can find the Image Technology Centre (CTI), the Bio-Innovation Research Centre, the Supercomputing and Biocomputing Centre for the research development (SCBI), the Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology (Bionand), or the Central Services for Research Support (SCAI), which provide scientific-technical support for the chemical analysis and characterization of materials, Microscopy, Life Science, Radioisotopes and a Machining section. Hight quality infrastructures and laboratories to facilitate your research

23 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 23 LEADERS IN TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE The 278 research teams of the University of Malaga (UMA) are closely linked to the economic fabric. In the last five years, the OTRI (Office for the Promotion of Research Achievements) has arranged around 1,800 contracts with leading institutions and companies belonging to different fields, such as IBM, Nokia, Ericsson, Optimi or Indra. Likewise, every year, the UMA registers around 30 national and 20 international patents. For further information on the scientific-technologic offer of the UMA, visit the OTRI s website: See the patent guide website:

24 02 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 24 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. Polytechnic University School ( Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering ( Higher Technical School of Telecommunications Engineering ( Higher Technical School of Computer Engineering ( Faculty of Science ( Faculty of Communication Science ( Faculty of Education Science ( University School of Business Science ( Faculty of Law ( Faculty of Social and Work Studies ( Faculty of Philosophy and Letters ( Faculty of Medicine ( Faculty of Psychology ( University School of Tourism (

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27 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 27 El Ejido Campus It is very close to the historic centre of the city and holds the following centres: Faculty of Economics and Business Studies ( Higher Technical School of Architecture ( Faculty of Fine Arts ( Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy, Chiropody and Occupational Therapy ( Centres located in the province of Malaga Nearby towns hold some university schools attached to the University of Malaga, such as: University School of Nursing (Ronda) ( University School of Primary School Teaching (Antequera) (

28 02 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 28 Departments 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: Algebra, Geometry and Topology Mathematical Analysis Legal Medicine and Anatomy Archaeology and Mediaeval History Computer Architecture Animal Biology Cellular Biology, Genetics and Physiology Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Vegetal Biology (Botany and Vegetal Physiology) Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Organic Chemistry Political Science, Public International Law and Procedural Law Historiographic Science and Techniques, Ancient History and Prehistory Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Media Studies and Advertising Accountancy and Management Civil Law, Ecclesiastical Law of the State and Roman Law State Law and Sociology Labour and Social Security Law Financial Law, Political Economics and Philosophy of Law Special Private Law Public Law Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression Didactics of Language and Literature Didactics of Mathematics, Didactics of Social Sciences and Experimental Sciences School Organization and Didactics Ecology and Geology Applied Economics (Statistics and Econometrics 15) Applied Economics (Mathematics) Applied Economics (Economic Policy and Political Economy) Applied Economics (Statistics and Econometrics Dept. 68) Applied Economics (Economic Structure) Applied Economics (Public Taxation) Economics and Business Administration Electronics Nursing Statistics and Operations Research Graphic Expression, Design and Projects Pharmacology and Paediatrics Spanish Philology I and Romance Philology Spanish Philology II and Theory of Literature

29 UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA University of Malaga 29 Greek Philology, Arabic Studies, Linguistics and Documentation English, French and German Philology Latin Philology Philosophy Finance and Accountancy Applied Physics I Applied Physics II Human Physiology and Physical Sports Education Geography Histology and Anatomical Pathology History of Art Modern and Contemporary History Civil Engineering, Materials and Manufacture Communications Engineering System and Automatic Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Fluid Mechanics Chemical Engineering Computer Sciences and Languages Thermal Motor Machines Applied Mathematics Medicine Preventative Medicine and Public Health and History of Science Educational Innovation and Research Methods Microbiology Journalism Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment Psychobiology and Methodology of Behavioural Science Basic Psycholowgy Evolutionary Psychology and Psychology of Education Social Psychology, Social Anthropology, Social Work and Social Services Psychiatry and Physiotherapy Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry, Crystallography and Mineralogy Organic Chemistry Radiology and Physical Medicine. Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Electronic Technology Theory and History of Education Economic History and Theory Translation and Interpreting

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32 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 32 Programmes and Courses The UMA offers more than 200 official education programmes included in the European Higher Education Area. COMMITTED TO THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION 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. ACADEMIC YEAR The academic year is divided into two terms. The first term goes from September to January, and the second term starts in February and ends in July. The teaching language is mainly Spanish although English taugh courses are offered as well. Foreign students that do not come from Spanish-speaking countries and wish to reinforce their language skills can attend free Spanish courses of 70 hours, divided into the six levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In addition, foreign students with a low level of Spanish can always join the Support Programme for Exchange Students, where local bilingual students will help them in their learning process (for further information, check the website: uma.es/relacionesinternacionales

33 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 33 Exchange students can attend free Spanish language courses at their arrival Local bilingual students will help you in your integration process

34 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 34 SPANISH COURSES In addition to these courses, exchange students will find a wide range of educational programmes offered by the Spanish Learning Centre for Foreigners created in 1947: intensive courses, private intensive courses, courses of special linguistic training of exchange students, Hispanic studies courses, which combine the learning of the Spanish language and culture, and Summer Spanish Courses from June to September. These programmes, adapted to the schedule and timetable of the students, use new technologies and state-of-the-art methods for teaching Spanish as a second language. For further information, check the website: Programmes are adapted to the schedule of the students and provided learning about the Spanish culture

35 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 35 COMBINED PROGRAMMES: LINGUISTIC IMMERSION AND ACADEMIC TRAINING One of the best offers for exchange students is to choose a combined programme. In their first months at the University of Malaga, exchange students will focus on acquiring communication skills and abilities by means of a linguistic and cultural immersion programme. During the second part of the combined programme, students choose one of the degrees included in the wide range of educational programmes offered by the UMA. For further information, check the website:

36 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES The UMA offers 59 official undergraduate studies. The offer may vary every year. For updated information on the official undergraduate studies, check the website:

37 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 37 ARTS AND HUMANITIES FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND LETTERS - Degree in History - Degree in Geography and Land Management - Degree in Classics - Degree in Hispanic Studies - Degree in English Studies - Degree in Philosophy - Degree in History of Art - Degree in Translation and Interpreting FACULTY OF FINE ARTS - Degree in Fine Arts FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND WORK STUDIES - Degree in Asian and Oriental Studies ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE - Degree in Architecture HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER - Degree in Telecommunications Engineering - Degree in Sound and Image Engineering - Degree in Telecommunication Systems Engineering - Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering - Degree in Telematic Engineering HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING - Degree in Industrial Engineering - Degree in Electronic Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics - Degree in Industrial Management Engineering - Degree in Energy Engineering HIGHER TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING - Degree in Information Technology Engineering - Degree in Software Engineering - Degree in Computer Engineering - Degree in Health Engineering POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL - Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Degree in Electrical Engineering - Degree in Industrial Electronics - Degree in Industrial Design and Product Development

38 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 38 HEALTH SCIENCES FACULTY OF PSICHOLOGY - Degree in Psychology - Degree in Speech Therapy - Degree in Physiotherapy - Degree in Chiropody / Podiatry - Degree in Occupational Therapy UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING DIPUTACIÓN PROVINCIAL - Degree in Nursing UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES - Degree in Nursing FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Degree in Medicine UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (RONDA) - Degree in Nursing SCIENCES FACULTY OF SCIENCES - Degree in Environmental Sciences - Degree in Biology - Degree in Mathematics - Degree in Chemistry - Degree in Chemical Engineering - Degree in Biochemistry

39 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 39 SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES - Degree in Public Management and Administration - Degree in Marketing and Market Research UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF TOURISM - Degree in Tourism FACULTY OF EDUCATION SCIENCES - Degree in Pre-school Teacher Training - Degree in Primary School Teacher Training - Degree in Social Education - Degree in Education FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES - Degree in Media Studies - Degree in Journalism - Degree in Advertising and Public Relations FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND WORK STUDIES - Degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources - Degree in Social Work FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDIES - Degree in Business Administration - Degree in Economics - Degree in Finance and Accounting FACULTY OF LAW - Degree in Law - Degree in Criminology UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING (ANTEQUERA) - Degree in Pre-school Teacher Training - Degree in Primary School Teacher Training FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDIES AND FACULTY OF LAW - Double degree in Law and Business Administration

40 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 40 OFFICIAL MASTER S DEGREES The official postgraduate studies offered by the UMA include master s degrees which focus either on its professional or research aspect and master s degrees that include both aspects. These programmes may vary every year. For updated information, check the website:

41 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 41 ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE MEDICAL SCIENCES ARTS AND HUMANITIES - Master s Degree in Social Development in Artistic Culture - Master s Degree in English Studies and Multilingual and Cross-cultural Communication - Master s Degree in Spanish Literary and Linguistic Heritage Management - Master s Degree in Translation for the Publishing Industry - Master s Degree in Advanced Studies in Spanish Language (*) (**) - Master s Degree in Geographical Analysis in Land Management: Geographical Information (*) - Master s Degree in Environmental Hydraulics - Master s Degree in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (**) - Master s Degree in Audiovisual Information Systems - Master s Degree in Telecommunications Technology (**) - Master s Degree in Telematics and Telecommunication Networks - Master s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering - Master s Degree in Electronic Systems for Intelligent Environments (*) - Master s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (**) - Master s Degree in Representation and Design in Engineering and Architecture (**) - Master s Degree in Acoustic Engineering - Master s Degree in Nursing - Renal Care - Master s Degree in Nursing - Intensive Care and Accidents and Emergencies in Adults - Master s Degree in New Tendencies in Health Science Research (**) - Master s Degree in Health Psychology - Master s Degree in International Health - Master s Degree in Research into Physical Activity and Sport (**) - Master s Degree in Health Economics, Health Management and the Rational Use of Medicine - Master s Degree in New Advances in Diagnosis, Therapy and Biomedical Research (**)

42 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 42 SCIENCES SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW - Master s Degree in Advanced Biotechnology (*) - Master s Degree in Advanced Chemistry, Preparation and Characterisation of Materials (**) - Master s Degree in Mathematics (*) - Master s Degree in Water Resources and the Environment - Master s Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology (**) - Master s Degree in Science and Technology of Colloids and Interfaces - Master s Degree in Lasers and Applications in Chemistry Quimilaser (**) - Master s Degree in Policy and Practice of Educational Innovation (*) - Master s Degree in Environmental Educator - Master s Degree in Culture of Peace, Conflict, Education and Human Rights (*) - Master s Degree in Law (*) - Master s Degree in Legal Consultancy for Companies - Master s Degree in Criminality and Social Intervention Minors - Master s Degree in Management and Business Administration- MBA - Master s Degree in International Cooperation and Development Policies - Master s Degree in Research and Social and Community Intervention - Master s Degree in Tourism Management and Planning - Master s Degree in Strategic Management and Innovation in Communication (**) - Master s Degree in Journalism Communication Research (**) - Master s Degree in Social Change and Educational Professions (**) - Master s Degree in Applied Sociology - Master s Degree in Mediation - Master s Degree in Finance, Banking and Insurance (*) - Master s Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Policy

43 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 43 MULTIDISCIPLINARY MASTER S DEGREES - Master s Degree in Prevention of Occupational Hazards - Master s Degree in Teachers Training for Secondary Education, Further Education and Language Teaching (*) - Master s Degree in Gender Equality (*) The master s degrees marked with an asterisk do not lead to a PhD. (**) The master s degrees marked with double asterisk are exclusively research master s degrees. The remaining ones include professional and research characteristics.

44 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 44 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH Every year, the University of Malaga promotes different education programmes in English for exchange students who do not have the level to study in Spanish. For further information on the annual offer, please check the website:

45 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 45 DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES: NEW SCIENTISTS Every year, more than 200 students obtain a PhD at the UMA. The University offers 42 Official Doctoral Programmes -most of them inter-university programmes-, which comply with the quality requirements of the European Higher Education Area. The teaching staff chosen for these doctoral programmes is made up of dynamic researchers with an intense scientific activity. Among them, there are renowned academicians with an international scientific education, vast experience in training new researchers, coordinating work teams and supervising and participating in competitive research projects of a high scientific demand. The doctoral programmes have a training period that corresponds to the research master s degrees, and a research period that includes the preparation and presentation of the Doctoral Dissertation. For further information on the Master s Degrees and Doctoral programmes, please check the website:

46 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 46 ARTS AND HUMANITIES SCIENCES - Doctoral Programme in Archaeology (*) - Doctoral Programme in Social Development of Artistic Culture - Doctoral Programme in English Studies - Doctoral Programme in Geography and Regional Development (*) - Doctoral Programme in Research in Hispanic Literature - Doctoral Programme in Translation, Translation Studies and Interpreting - Doctoral Programme in Cellular and Molecular Biology (Mention of Excellence) - Doctoral Programme in Advanced Biotechnology - Doctoral Programme in Lasers and Applications in Chemistry (Quimilaser) (*) - Doctoral Programme in Mathematics (*) (Mention of Excellence) - Doctoral Programme in Advanced Chemistry, Preparation and Characterization (Mention of Excellence) of Materials - Doctoral Programme in Water Resources and Environment

47 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 47 HEALTH SCIENCES LEGAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES - Doctoral Programme in Advances in Paediatrics - Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences - Doctoral Programme in Surgery, Nutrition and Obesity: Technical Skills, Research and Professional Development Training - Doctoral Programme in Health Economics, Health Management and Rational Use of Medicine - Doctoral Programme in Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Doctoral Programme in Research on Physical Activity and Sport - Doctoral Programme in Research and Psychological and Health Treatment - Doctoral Programme in Internal Medicine - Doctoral Programme in Neuroscience and Clinical Applications - Doctoral Programme in New Advances in Diagnosis, Therapy and Biomedical Research - Doctoral Programme in Oncopathology - Doctoral Programme in Radiology and Physical Medicine, Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology - Doctoral Programme in International Cooperation and Development Policy - Doctoral Programme in Law and Social Sciences - Doctoral Programme in Didactics and Educational Organisation - Doctoral Programme in Strategic Communication Management - Doctoral Programme in Tourism Management and Planning - Doctoral Programme in Environmental Educator (*) - Doctoral Programme in Educational Research and Innovation - Doctoral Programme in Social and Community Intervention and Research - Doctoral Programme in Educators and Social Change - Doctoral Programme in Journalism: New Tendencies - Doctoral Programme in Sociology

48 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 48 ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE - Doctoral Programme in Biogeochemical Flow Dynamics and Applications (*) - Doctoral Programme in Manufacturing Engineering - Doctoral Programme in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence (Mention of Excellence) - Doctoral Programme in Mechatronics Engineering (Mention of Excellence) - Doctoral Programme in Audiovisual Information Systems - Doctoral Programme in Telecommunications MULTIDISCIPLINARY - Doctoral Programme in Occupational Hazard Management, Quality and the Environment (*) Inter-University Master's Degrees.

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50 03 ACADEMIC OFFER University of Malaga 50 OTHER STUDIES UMA s Postgraduate Programmes These programmes meet the social demand unattended by the official programmes or constitute a complement to such official studies. The students that complete successfully such programmes can also obtain a Master s or Expert Degree or a Diploma or Certificate issued by the University of Malaga. For further information on the hundred of programmes available, please check the website:

51 VIVIR Y ESTUDIAR EN MÁLAGA University of Malaga 51 Language Courses Students can get official certificates by proving their language skills in communicating with people from other countries. The Languages Centre of the General Foundation of the UMA offers language courses of English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Korean, in different levels. Besides, students can attend free conversation classes in any language and level. For further information, please check the website: Summer Courses During the summer, the General Foundation organizes international courses that gather business, science, culture and politics leaders in order to discuss current social, cultural and scientific subjects. The educational offer is completed through a varied programme of cultural activities that take place at the different venues located in nearby towns, with beautiful landscape, and natural or architectonic charm, such as Ronda or Marbella, among others. For further information, please check the website: We provide courses that meet the social demand unattended by the official programmes Business, science, culture and politics leaders take part on the teaching activities

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54 04 ADMISSIONS University of Malaga 54 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: 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.

55 ADMISSIONS University of Malaga 55 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. Check your particular situation with our personnel, we are glad to help you!

56 04 ADMISSIONS University of Malaga 56 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 ( 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 Even though the recognition of their previous studies is not compulsory, the corresponding proving documents will have to be submitted to the following website: ADMISSION TO DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES After being admitted, foreign students can register at any time throughout the academic year in the research period of a Doctoral programme. Admission can be obtained by fulfilling any of the following conditions: Having a Research Master s Degree or a studies programme which, in the issuing country, entitles access to doctoral studies. Having successfully completed 60 ECTS credits included in one or several University Master programmes, in accordance with the University s offer. Holding a graduate degree comprised of at least 300 ECTS credits, in accordance with the EU law.

57 ADMISSIONS University of Malaga 57 A tuition waiver can be provided for exchange students in accordance with the bilateral agreements; anyway, study in the UMA is quite affordable! REGISTRATIONS AND FEES Education at the University of Malaga is quite affordable, as it is a public institution. The students selected by means of exchange programmes will receive a tuition waiver in accordance with the bilateral agreements signed by the corresponding universities and in accordance to the conditions of each exchange programme. In any other case, tuition fees are calculated on the basis of the number of credits of each subject. The credit fee for every academic year is established by the Regional Government. Therefore, such fee is subject to small changes. For example, the fee corresponding to a first registration in one subject of a Bachelor s Degree in the 2011/2012 academic year was Euros. A small amount must be added, corresponding to administrative fees and the Special Insurance Scheme for Students. The price for a complete Bachelor s Degree course that year ranged between 650 and 700 Euros. Regarding Master s Degrees, the credit fee for registering a subject for the first time was Euros. A small amount must be added, corresponding to administrative fees, the Special Insurance Scheme for Students or the thesis examination. The price for a complete Master s Degree course that year ranged between 1800 and 1900 Euros. For example, the research period of doctoral programmes is quite affordable. The price of the academic tutelage of a PhD thesis is around 60 Euros a year. A small amount must be added, such as the fees corresponding to the thesis exam.

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60 05 SERVICES University of Malaga 60 Services SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Exchange students with a low level of Spanish can join a free programme in which they receive help from bilingual local students within a group of academic and reception activities oriented towards social and cultural integration and linguistic exchange. Likewise, the exchange students participating in this programme can also request group tutorials in order to find solutions to any problem or difficulty related to their studies. For further information on this programme, please check the website:

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62 FRIENDSHIP NETWORKS The volunteers participating in the International Exchange Erasmus Student Network, the headquarters of which are located at the UMA, will certainly make your stay in Malaga even more easy. For further information, please check the website: Make new friends and feel at home! We are sure that your stay in Malaga will be warm and pleasant

63 ACCOMMODATION The Accommodation Service of the UMA provides free guidance and advice to students or visiting researchers looking for accommodation in our city, and makes sure that their stay in Malaga is as warm and pleasant as possible. In addition, the University offers economic prices at the Residence Hall Alberto Jiménez Fraud, as well as a free accommodation programme in collaboration with the elderly. For further information on accommodation, please write to: alojamiento@uma.es

64 05 SERVICES University of Malaga 64 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. We like provide all you need to live, study or research with us

65 SERVICES University of Malaga 65 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: Did you forget your laptop at home?, Our library will lend you one free of charge

66 05 SERVICES University of Malaga 66 Our free Professional Orientation Service and Employment Agency will help you find a job! WI-FI AND All the members of the university community, as well as its guests, enjoy a high-speed Wi-fi connection and service. Besides, the Central Computer Service supports and manages the software licenses for the users of computer systems and networks. For further information, please check the website: JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND ENTERPRISING ACTIVITIES The UMA has signed different agreements with over one hundred companies that offer paid internships to students. In addition, students can find support at the UMA s free Professional Orientation Service and Employment Agency. It also promotes self-employment and innovation in business enterprising by means of the Technological Business Incubator, Spin-off. For further information on these services, please check the website:

67 SERVICES University of Malaga 67 FAMILY SUPPORT The UMA makes reconciliation between work or studies and family life easier. The crèche of the UMA is a social-educational centre whose main purpose is to provide a comprehensive education to children under 3 years old whose parents are members of our university community. 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

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69 SERVICES University of Malaga 69 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:

70 05 SERVICES University of Malaga 70 SPORTS ACTIVITIES GUARANTEEING YOUR RIGHTS Malaga is the perfect city for outdoor sports. The UMA has 76,000 m 2 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. The University of Malaga is a democratic institution. Students and lecturers participate in the different governing bodies: Department Committees, Centre Board, Senate, Students Committees... The UMA also has a very demanding teaching quality system and a University Ombudsman who, when needed, helps and supports the members of the university community. For further information on sports activities, please check the website: Have you any complaint? Our University Ombudsman will take care of it

71 SERVICES University of Malaga 71 QUALITY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES The University, and especially the different administration services, meets the requirements established by quality standards such as the EFQM +200, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EFQM +300, or ISO 9001, which guarantee the excellence of the services rendered to the University community. The administrative venues are: The Vice Chancellor s Office, located at the historic centre of Malaga and the Pabellón de Gobierno (University Headquarters), located at the El Ejido Campus, which holds the headquarters of different sections of the vice-chancellor s office and central administrative services.

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74 06 COMMITMENT University of Malaga 74 Our Commitment with Society From the moment the University of Malaga joined the United Nations Global Compact and the Spanish Global Compact Network, it started an ethical and socially responsible management system. ENVIRONMENT Our University encourages research in the field of environmentally-friendly technologies, and the fulfilment of actions conceived to conserve and maintain natural areas and develop ecological and sustainable infrastructures.

75 COMMITMENT University of Malaga 75 EQUAL RIGHTS The policies applied by the University of Malaga guarantee gender and cultural equality. Actions for the defence of the Human Rights are also promoted. COOPERATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTARY WORK The University of Malaga finances international cooperation actions intended to stimulate development, especially in Central America, Latin America and Morocco. The Voluntary Work Office promotes the participation of the university community in awareness, education and intervention for development projects. SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY The University organizes workshops for adults aged 55 and older to facilitate their access to cultural, social and scientific debate spaces. It offers them the ideal setting for an intergenerational coexistence, as well as a programme of voluntary work for coexistence and support of senior citizens.

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78 07 UMA PEOPLE University of Malaga 78 Matilda Johansson Sweden David Henson University: Salisbury United States My name is Matilda and I am from Sweden. I am studying the semester course. It has been a good experience for me and I have learned a lot these weeks. Malaga is a great city to be studying in. Hey. My name is David and I m from the US. I ve been studying here for the past 4 months and it has been a great experience. I have learned a lot of Spanish both in class and in the community. It has also been a great way to meet new people from around the world. I would highly recommend this unique experience to ANYONE!

79 UMA PEOPLE University of Malaga 79 Afaf Benhadi University: Rabat- Agdal Morocco Hervechris Ibombat University: University of Tunisia Congo Hello, my name is Afaf, 24 years old and Moroccan. I have been studying Spanish here for the last 8 months. I coulnd t be more satisfied. The staff is very competent and awesome. I definitely recommend this school to any person desiring to learn Spanish. Malaga is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. My University is great, I love my professors and everything around me here.

80 07 UMA PEOPLE University of Malaga 80 Chu Wang University: University of Malaga China Ryan Thompson University: Georgia State University United States of America Hey guys, I m Chu Wang, I come from China. Now I m here studying, because this is my favorite country, yeap,i mean I like Malaga and the native language! In four months I am going to university, I can not wait to experience this new life. I welcome here all my friends! I have been in Malaga for almost 4 months now and I have absolutely loved every minute of my stay at the University of Malaga. The professors are extremely helpful and teach in a form that I did not experience in the US. I wish I could take their teaching techniques back to the US with me next month. As far as the city and the people here, I am very pleased with them all. The people are really friendly and I am not looking forward to leaving.