The University of Malaga (UMA) is one of Spain's premiere institutions of higher education. Since its foundation back in 1972, UMA has rapidly expanded its international presence and prestige. Currently, UMA has 2 campuses (1.797.247 m2), +35,700 students, +2,500 professors, +1900 administrative staff, 23 faculties and schools, 82 departments, 200 educational programmes. UMA stimulates educational innovation and research by boosting the quality of its professors and research groups through their participation in international research projects -managed by Research Results Transference Office (OTRI) - with the support and sponsorship of enterprises from local TechPark (PTA). The university has a dedicated career center which fosters the employability of students and young researchers by offering a wide services portfolio including academic and professional counselling, paid internships and fellowships.