University of Málaga, Málaga

Name: University of Málaga
Address: Avda. Cervantes, 2, Málaga, Spain

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The University of 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. ()

Local name: Universidad de Málaga Established: 1972 (53 years ago)Coordinates: 36°43'12"N, 4°24'58"W

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Avda. Cervantes, 2Málaga-Centro (Ensanche Centro)Málaga Spain

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University of Málaga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calle Marqués de Larios, Alcazaba, Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga Cathedral.

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Shopping, Shopping district
Calle Marqués de Larios, Málaga
8 min walk • Calle Marqués de Larios, or simply Calle Larios, is the beating heart of Málaga, Spain, and one of the most emblematic pedestrian thoroughfares in the city. This bustling street, inaugurated in 1891, is named after Manuel Domingo Larios, the 2nd Marquis of Larios...
~400 ftN
Medieval Moorish palace with sea views
Alcazaba, Málaga
2 min walk • Perched atop a hillside in the vibrant city of Málaga, the Alcazaba stands as a testament to the region's rich Moorish heritage. This palatial fortress, dating back to the 11th century, was constructed during the Hammudid dynasty and later expanded under the Nasrids.
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Bullring with a museum of memorabilia
Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga
8 min walk • Plaza de toros de La Malagueta is an iconic bullring located in the vibrant city of Málaga, Spain. With a history dating back to 1876, this architectural landmark is not only a sport venue but also a cultural symbol of the region's deep-rooted traditions in the art of...
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Landmark cathedral and a museum
Málaga Cathedral, Málaga
6 min walk • Málaga Cathedral, known as "La Manquita" or "The One-Armed Lady," is an architectural marvel that stands proudly in the heart of Málaga, Spain. This majestic church, with its incomplete southern tower, gives it its affectionate nickname, and is a testament to the...
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Picasso collection in a converted palace
Museo Picasso Málaga, Málaga
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, the Museo Picasso Málaga serves as a monument to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. Born in the city in 1881, Picasso's artistic legacy returns to his place of birth through this museum...
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Fine art museum in 1791 palace
Palacio de la Aduana, Málaga
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, the Palacio de la Aduana stands as an architectural gem and a testament to the city's rich history. This grandiose neoclassical building, originally constructed in the late 18th century, served as a custom house for the bustling port of...
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Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Museo de Málaga, Málaga
2 min walk • The Museo de Málaga is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, offering a deep dive into the region's rich artistic and archaeological heritage. Housed in the Palacio de la Aduana, a neoclassical building dating back to the 18th century, the museum...
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Museum, Modern art museum, Historical place
Fundación Picasso, Málaga
8 min walk • The Fundación Picasso, also known as the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation, is a foundation based in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain with the objective of promoting and promulgating the work of the artist Pablo Picasso.
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Grand art museum in a Renaissance palace
Museo Carmen Thyssen, Málaga
10 min walk • The Carmen Thyssen Museum is an art museum in the Spanish city Málaga. The main focus of the museum is 19th-century Spanish painting, predominantly Andalusian, based on the collection of Carmen Cervera, fifth wife of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza.
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Garden, Cemetery, Park
English Cemetery, Málaga
14 min walk • The English Cemetery in Málaga, or Anglican Cemetery, or Cemetery of St George, is the oldest non-Roman Catholic Christian cemetery established on mainland Spain.
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Forts and castles
Alcazaba, Málaga
2 min walk • A kasbah, also spelled qasba, qasaba, or casbah, is a fortress, most commonly the citadel or fortified quarter of a city. It is also equivalent to the term alcazaba in Spanish, which derives from the same Arabic word. By extension, the term can also refer to a medina quarter, particularly in Algeria.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Málaga?

Nearby attractions include Palacio de la Aduana, Málaga (2 min walk), Ayuntamiento de Málaga, Málaga (2 min walk), Alcazaba, Málaga (2 min walk), Museo de Málaga, Málaga (2 min walk).

How to get to University of Málaga by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Málaga:

Bus

Paseo del Parque • Lines: 1, 11, 14, 19, 21, 23, 25, 3, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 4, 8, 92, C1, E, N1, N3, N4 (2 min walk)
Paseo del Parque - Ayuntamiento • Lines: 1, 11, 21, 23, 3, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 8, C2, N1, N2, N4 (2 min walk)

Train

Málaga Centro - Alameda (17 min walk)
Málaga María Zambrano (28 min walk)

Metro

El Perchel • Lines: L1, L2 (27 min walk)
La Isla • Lines: L2 (35 min walk)