Málaga's New University: UTAMED Launches with Global Ambitions

Málaga Welcomes New University: UTAMED Launches with Ambitious Plans Málaga, Spain – In a momentous event held at the historic Palacio Episcopal on May 30th, 2025, the Universidad Tecnológica Atlántica Mediterráneo (UTAMED) officially launched. The ceremony, attended by numerous academics and dignitaries, marked a significant step forward for higher education in the region. Rector Juan de Dios Jiménez addressed the gathering, emphasizing UTAMED's commitment to societal advancement through research, innovation, and collaboration. "UTAMED represents a shared desire to contribute to society," he stated, "to advance, build, investigate, explore, help, and discover." The university's ambitious plans include eleven undergraduate degrees and five master's programs, commencing in the next academic year. Vice-rector David Sanz further detailed the launch of a scientific journal and an upcoming international congress in the summer of 2026, expected to attract over 400 academics and 20 leading scientific journal editors from around the globe. This event signifies not only the establishment of a new university but also Málaga's growing prominence as a center for academic excellence.