The University of Málaga (UMA, Universidad de Málaga) is a public university ranked 23 among all Spanish universities (ref) and 683 in the World (ref). It was established in 1972 and has, as of 2016, 30,203 Bachelor students and 2576 on a Master's program, 1255 tenured and 1056 temporary teachers. The UMA offers 65 degree courses and 6 double degrees, over 21 doctoral programmes, 64 master's Degrees, and 100 courses throughout the academic year.