Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 8, 2026, from the University of Málaga, publishing the modification of the curriculum for the Degree in Computer Engineering |
|---|---|
| Publication | October 19, 2026 |
| Effective date | October 19, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Enrolled students and future students of the Degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Málaga |
| Category | Education |
| Total credits | 240 ECTS |
| Quality report | Agency for Scientific and University Quality of Andalusia, July 28, 2026 (favorable) |
The Degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Málaga debuts a new academic structure with immediate effects from October 19, 2026. The modification, published through Resolution of October 8, 2026 in the BOE, reorganizes the 240 ECTS credits of the degree and introduces specialized modules in the technologies most demanded by the technology labor market.
The favorable report from the Agency for Scientific and University Quality of Andalusia, issued on July 28, 2026, endorses the academic soundness of the new curriculum design.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution sets the new credit distribution and specialization offering of the degree. The complete structure is as follows:
| Training block | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|
| Basic training | 60 |
| Mandatory courses | 90 |
| Elective courses | 78 |
| Final Degree Project (TFG) | 12 |
| Total | 240 |
The most relevant change for the labor market is the incorporation of specialized modules as electives. These are the new available modules:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Quantum Computing
- Video Games
- Emerging Technologies
Additionally, the plan structures three specific specializations, of which the student must take at least one as mandatory:
| Specialization |
|---|
| Computing |
| Information Systems |
| Computer Engineering |
Economic and operational impact
For already enrolled students, the most immediate impact is operational and academic: they must verify which courses from the previous plan are recognizable in the new plan and which require adaptation. Poorly managed credit recognition can mean taking additional courses, extending the duration of the degree and increasing tuition costs.
For technology companies recruiting at UMA, the new plan represents an opportunity: graduates will have formal and accredited training in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing, areas with high demand and shortage of qualified profiles in the market. Hiring a graduate with a specialization in Cybersecurity, for example, will no longer require additional training in basic competencies in that discipline.
For training centers and academies that prepare complementary training for UMA students, the curriculum change implies reviewing their materials and offerings to adapt them to the new mandatory and elective content.
Who does it affect?
- Students enrolled in the Degree in Computer Engineering at UMA who were taking the previous plan: must initiate credit recognition process.
- Future students who enroll from the 2026-2027 academic year: access the new plan directly with the new electives and specializations.
- Technology companies that collaborate with UMA or recruit its graduates: profiles will have formal specialization in AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Video Games and Emerging Technologies.
- HR departments that evaluate university degrees in selection processes: must update the valuation criteria for UMA's degree.
- Training centers and complementary education academies oriented to UMA students.
Practical example
A student who began the Degree in Computer Engineering at UMA in the 2024-2025 academic year with the previous plan and has completed 120 ECTS must now review, together with the academic secretariat, which courses from those 120 ECTS are recognizable in the new plan.
If, for example, they took network and systems courses that correspond to content from the Computer Engineering specialization, they can request recognition of those credits in the new plan. However, if they want to focus on the Cybersecurity specialization—one of the new electives incorporated—they will need to plan which elective modules remain to be taken within the 78 ECTS of available electives.
The practical result: proactive planning avoids taking unnecessary credits and allows the student to graduate within the expected timeframe of 4 years (240 ECTS).
What should students and centers do now?
- Students with the previous plan: Request an appointment with the academic secretariat or degree tutor to initiate the credit recognition process and obtain an equivalency map between the old and new plan.
- New students: Review the specialization offerings (Computing, Information Systems, Computer Engineering) and available elective modules (AI, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Video Games, Emerging Technologies) to plan your path from the first year.
- Companies with internship agreements or partnerships with UMA: Update internship position profiles to take advantage of the new specializations available in the degree.
- HR departments: Update the evaluation sheets for candidates graduating in Computer Engineering from UMA, incorporating the new specializations as a specialization criterion.
- Complementary training centers: Review the catalog of support courses to adapt it to the new mandatory and elective content of the 2026 plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many credits does the new Degree in Computer Engineering at UMA have?
The degree maintains a total of 240 ECTS, distributed as: 60 ECTS of basic training, 90 ECTS of mandatory courses, 78 ECTS of elective courses and 12 ECTS of Final Degree Project (TFG).
What new electives does the 2026 Computer Science curriculum at UMA include?
The new plan incorporates specialized modules in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum Computing, Video Games and Emerging Technologies as elective courses within the 78 ECTS block.
How many specializations are there in the degree and is it mandatory to take one?
The plan structures three specializations: Computing, Information Systems and Computer Engineering. The student must take at least one of them as mandatory to obtain the degree.
What happens to students who were already taking the previous plan?
Students enrolled with the previous plan must go through a credit recognition process. This process determines which courses already completed are equivalent in the new plan, preventing them from having to repeat content already taken.
When does the new Computer Science curriculum at UMA take effect?
The modification took effect on October 19, 2026, the date of its publication in the BOE, according to the Resolution of October 8, 2026 from the University of Málaga, endorsed by a favorable report from the Agency for Scientific and University Quality of Andalusia dated July 28, 2026.
Official source
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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-21786
