General Information: Malaga is located on the Mediterranean Sea directly on the Costa del Sol (Spanish for "Sun Coast") and is surrounded by the Sierra de Mijas and Montes de Málaga mountains. The city, which has a population of around 570,000, is a popular vacation destination and offers a warm Mediterranean climate and beaches as well as numerous cultural activities. The University of Malaga, founded in 1972, has more than 35,000 students and offers about 60 bachelor's and over 50 master's degree programs. The university is divided into 17 faculties; the Department of Psychology belongs to the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy.
Study programs and specializations: A four-year bachelor's program in psychology is offered. In addition, there are several psychology master's programs, including "Social Research and Intervention" (2 semesters), "Educational Psychology and Psycho-educational Intervention in a Developmental Context" (2 semesters), and "General Health Psychology" (3 semesters).
Study schedule: The winter semester begins in mid-September (Spanish language courses already start in early September) and ends in mid-February. The summer semester lasts from mid-February (Spanish language courses start in early February) to mid-July.
Other Information: A Spanish language course is offered for Erasmus students. In addition, you can participate in the Buddy Program, where you will be assigned a buddy studying at Malaga University on a 1:1 basis. A welcome guide summarizes important information for international students.
Erasmus Code: E MALAGA01
Available places/duration: 2 places á 9 months (BSc)
Teaching language/Language level: Spanish B1
Coordination / International Office
Pedro Farias Batlle
Vice-Rector of Communication and International Promotion
Tel.: +34 952 134348
Fax: +34 952 132971
E-Mail: vrcom@uma.es
International Relations and Cooperation Unit
Lilian Barranco
Aulario Rosa de Gálvez
Bulevar Louis Pasteu 35
Campus de Teatinos
29071 Malaga
Tel.: +34 952 134144
Fax: +34 952 132971
E-Mail: lbarranco@uma.es
International Office
Department of Psychology
Departmental Coordinator
Luisa De La Morena
Tel.: +34 952 132497
Fax: +34 952 132635
E -Mall: morena@uma.es
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