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Andalusia Approves Record University Expansion With 52 New Programmes

Designed to modernize curricula to meet labor-market demands, the initiative rolls out in September with public and private offerings approved through 2028.

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Estudiantes haciendo exámenes de Selectividad
El consejero de Universidades, José Carlos Gómez

Overview

  • The Junta de Andalucía’s new degree map adds 16 bachelor’s, 29 master’s and seven doctoral programmes plus 5,000 student places—the first new authorizations since 2010.
  • Programmes are split nearly 50/50 between STEM and social sciences, featuring tracks in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and blue economy.
  • All 52 public offerings secured favorable endorsements from the regional quality agency at a 93% approval rate, surpassing the national average.
  • The online Universidad Tecnológica Atlántico-Mediterráneo will launch this fall in Málaga with 11 degrees, eight master’s and two doctorates backed by Medac-MasterD and Vocento.
  • Universidad Loyola Andalucía and CEU Fernando III will each add new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to broaden private higher education options.