Mobility specification

Country:Spain

Institution:University of Malaga

City:Málaga

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science / Department of Chemistry

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Only one examination date is assigned to each subject in the examination period. This should also be kept in mind when selecting subjects, as it may happen that two exams are given on the same day.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?There is an ESN organization that offers a lot of activities (cultural, sports, dating). The university itself also attracted activities, but they were few and far between and for a small group of people.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:16500 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Idealista page, Whatsapp groups (groups of people going on Erasmus are created directly) and Facebook.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Buying some equipment for the apartment.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Food in Carrefour stores (choose the big ones, Carrefour express in the centre are expensive), Mercadona

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Consorcio card (on credit, valid on the metro and on all buses), EMT card (monthly, 13 euros, valid only on EMT buses), otherwise you can pay with your card at the driver or at a machine by the metro. Connections can be found on the EMT and Consorcio apps, but the best are the classic Google maps.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Cathedral, Picasso Museum, Alcazaba Fortress and Gibralfaro Castle, beaches, Monte Victoria (view), botanical garden, Muelle Uno promenade

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Surrounding towns Benalmadena, Mijas, Frigiliana, Nerja
Towns Ronda, Setenil de las Bodegas, Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla
Nature: Caminito del Rey, Monte San Antón, Sierra Nevada, Torcal de Antequerra

Share your best experience:Caminito del Rey, swimming in November, climbing Monte San Anton

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?When moving from the airport by train beware of theft, trains can be crowded.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Warm sweatshirt for the apartment in winter, swimwear.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Málaga and the whole of Andalusia are very rich, both culturally and in nature. Wherever you go, you won't regret it.