University of Málaga

University of Málaga
Universidad de Málaga
MottoUniversitas Malacitana
TypePublic
Established1972 (1972)
Budget250.000.000 €
PresidentTeodomiro López Navarrete
Academic staff
2311 (2015–2016)
Students35,979
Location,
Andalusia, Spain
CampusEl Ejido / Teatinos
ColorsUltramarine and silver   
Websitewww.uma.es
University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World801–900 (2023)
THE World1001–1200 (2024)
USNWR Global=866 (2023)

The University of Málaga (UMA, Universidad de Málaga) is a public university ranked 23 among all Spanish universities and 683 in the world. It was established in 1972 and has, as of 2016, 30,203 Bachelor students and 2576 on a Master's program, 1255 tenured and 1056 temporary teachers. The UMA offers 65 degree courses and 6 double degrees, over 21 doctoral programmes, 64 master's Degrees, and 100 courses throughout the academic year. Education takes place in 18 centres by appointed teachers from 81 departments. The great majority of the teaching is organised within the two campuses, although classes also take place in locations spread around the city centre, as well as in Ronda and Antequera.