Málaga Students Face University Entrance Exams Amidst Change

Málaga Students Begin University Entrance Exams Málaga, Spain – Thousands of students in Málaga, Spain, began the annual University Access Test (PAU) on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. A total of 9,153 students from both high school and higher-level vocational training programs participated in the exams across 16 locations in the province, seven of which were in the capital city. This year marks a significant change in the exam format, with all subjects now following a single exercise model, although optional tasks remain within the blocks to allow students to choose according to their preferences. "Pues nos ha caído la Generación del 98, un texto sobre la precariedad en la situación económica y social española," commented Carmen Luque, a student participating in the exams, referring to one of the texts assigned in the exam. This reflects the broader social context in which the students are taking their exams. One father, Andrés, shared his own experience, stating, "Hace 40 años que nosotros también estuvimos por aquí en el mismo sitio. Hace 40 años estábamos aquí al lado y fíjate ahora el tiempo como pasa." His words highlight the generational aspect of this important milestone. The provisional results will be available on June 12th, with the final grades to be published on June 23rd. The atmosphere was a mix of nervous anticipation and camaraderie as students prepared for this crucial step in their academic journey.