Centro Internacional de Español — Universidad de Málaga (CIE-UMA)

The Centro Internacional de Español at the University of Málaga (CIE-UMA) is an academically oriented Spanish school embedded within one of Spain's major public universities. Located in the El Palo district near the coast, the centre benefits from university resources including libraries, student services, and access to a young, international campus environment.

Spanish courses

The centre's flagship programme is the Intensive Spanish Course for Foreigners, designed for international students at all proficiency levels. The Spanish by the Week programme offers a choice of one, two or three weeks, with four hours of classes each weekday.

The campus

The university setting provides students with a distinctly academic atmosphere. Campus life, student organisations, and the proximity to university lectures give learners an immersive educational experience. El Palo's residential, less-touristy character contrasts with Málaga's busier centre, offering a more grounded Andalusian lifestyle during the school term.

The El Palo market is close to the centre. For learners on the weekly course, this gives an easy place to practise everyday Spanish on the way home. The one-week unit also makes it possible to compare the programme with longer university courses without committing to a full term.