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 Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Bachelor

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

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The teachers there don't speak English, or only very badly. Most things have to be done in Spanish. The classes don't work lecture and seminar style, but rather two seminars a week.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there is an ESN Málaga in the city. Furthermore, the university offered about three events per semester. There's also a buddy program.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:19000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?I found accommodation through the website Idealista.com.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?with gestures

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?I definitely recommend buying a green transport card, it makes all your rides much cheaper. You can buy it at any newsagent and charge it with any amount.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?I've seen better

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Definitely the Picasso museum, then the cathedral, Gibralfaro, the promenade on the coast. On Sundays, too, most of the sights are free.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Caminito del Rey, Seville, Porto, Granada, Nerja

Share your best experience:There's a lot of them. For example I tried surfing for the first time and it was great🏄🏽‍♀️

💅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?Use the train from the airport to Málaga Maria Zambrano, it will cost you about 1 euro, whereas if you take the bus (called aeropuerto express) it costs 4 euros.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Warm clothes for home for winter. Buildings tend to be cold in winter. They don't usually have heating and the windows don't leak much.

🥳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?An incredible experience and a ride that everyone must experience. I'm looking forward to the next round.