Student accommodation near the University of Malaga

In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the institution so that you can easily find student accommodation near the University of Malaga, and make your mobility the best for you.

Flats, rooms and residences near the UMA

To find the ideal flat or room for you, you have to identify which of the campuses or buildings of the institution you are going to go to. This way, you will be able to determine the most convenient neighbourhood, according to its location and what they offer for students.

Where is the University of Malaga located?

The University of Malaga is divided into these main campuses:

Ciudad Universitaria de Teatinos y Ampliación Universidad

They are located in the 11th Teatinos-Universidad district, Puerto de la Torre, to the west of the centre of Malaga. These two campuses host most of the UMA faculties, including:

• Medicine

• Law

• Educational Sciences

• Tourism

• Communication Sciences

• Philosophy and Letters

• Sciences

• Trade and Management

• Social and Labour Studies

• Health Sciences

• Psychology and Speech Therapy

El Ejido Campus

It is located in the old town of the city of Malaga, in the centre of the city. You should know that the faculties that are located on this campus are going to be transferred to new buildings on the Teatinos Campus in the future. The faculties that are still located there are:

• Fine Arts

• Architecture

• Economic and Business Sciences

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the UMA

These are some of the neighbourhoods that you can consider living near the campus of the institution:

Neighbourhoods like El Romeral, Torre Atalaya, Ciudad de la Justicia

These neighbourhoods are convenient mainly for those who are going to the Teatinos Campus and the Ampliación Universidad Campus. In these areas, the buildings are usually newer and more modern than in the centre of Malaga, and the rents are usually a little cheaper. The area is packed with students and there are plenty of affordable places to eat.

The Old Town, El Ejido, Capuchinos, San Felipe Neri

In El Ejido is the campus with the same name and the other neighbourhoods are a few minutes walk from it. The area is very lively and has many of Malaga's attractions, although rental prices can be a bit higher than in the outskirts of the city.

Student residences near the UMA

The University of Malaga has its residence, the Alberto Jiménez Fraud Residence and it has agreements with others residences in the city. Likewise, in Malaga, you will find a great availability of private residences where you can look for accommodation, which offers both studio-type apartments and rooms in shared apartments with other young people. We recommend that you find out what features each one offers, they may even have a pool to enjoy on hot days!

Erasmus in the University of Malaga

We give you some more information about your mobility in the UMA:

• You will be able to be part of the different activities and events organised by the International HUB of the UMA. Its purpose is to promote the integration of international students, planning activities such as Andalusian cooking workshops, language exchanges, visits to cultural sites and even flamenco classes.

• The institution does not require an accrediting certificate of Spanish level, but it is recommended to have a B1 level of Spanish. Some of the subjects can be taught in English.

• You can join the “Buddy Programme” upon your arrival, with which you will be assigned a local student who will guide you in everything you need, both regarding the university and life in the city.

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