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Locations: Malaga, Spain
Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring, IOP Year (academic)
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	UCM Deadline	Campus Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
IOP Spring	2026	09/08/2025 **	Rolling Admission	02/01/2026	05/01/2026
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Indicates that deadline has passed. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form for a possible extension.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.50	Click here for a definition of this term Class standing:	1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate student, 6-Other
Language of instruction:	Spanish	Housing options:	Dormitory / affiliated residences, Home-stay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	Art history, Business administration, Economics, English, History, International studies, Political science, Psychology, Spanish

Program Description:

Semester at Universidad de Málaga

From seaside strolls to open-air tapas bars, life in Málaga moves at a sunny, Mediterranean pace--making it the perfect place to improve your Spanish and immerse yourself in Andalusian culture.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Courses are available for students from beginning to advanced Spanish levels, as well as a variety of electives in English
Beginning and intermediate Spanish courses are held with international students
Class sizes are small, and all courses are taught by host university faculty
We offer an intensive month of Spanish language that is a great supplement before or after your semester program
Explore the Alcazaba or join a traditional cooking class for a true blend of academic and cultural discovery

Discover Málaga

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Isabella D.

"Studying in Málaga was truly an unforgettable experience. I met extraordinary people and visited the most beautiful places in Spain. Málaga offers amazing food, shopping, social life, and more. This program was 100% worth it in every aspect."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!