The *University of Málaga* (UMA, /Universidad de Málaga/) is a public
university established in 1972. With more than 39,000 students and 2,400
lecturers / teachers, the UMA offers 60 degree courses, over 40 doctoral
programmes, more than 50 master’s Degrees, as well as 30 internal degrees
and 100 courses throughout the academic year. Education takes place in 24
centres by appointed teachers in 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.