Founded in 1972, Universidad de Málaga (University of Málaga) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Málaga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Andalucia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Málaga (UMA) is a very large coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Málaga (UMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.