Homenaje a la Primera Promción de Pedagogía

Homenaje a la Primera Promoción de Pedagogía is a small monument in Malaga honoring the first graduating class of the Pedagogy degree at the University of Malaga. It stands on the grounds of the Faculty of Educational Sciences (Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación), part of the Teatinos campus, the university's main academic site. The work was created in 1993 by Malaga-born sculptor José Pereiro Lozano, marking the year the pioneering cohort of pedagogy students completed their degrees.

This is not a landmark that shows up in typical sightseeing guides, but it's a worthwhile stop for visitors curious about a side of Malaga beyond the old town and seafront: a modern, functioning university district full of student life.

How do you get there?

Teatinos campus sits west of Malaga's historic center and is well connected by public transport. The easiest route is by metro — Line 1 of the Metro de Málaga has a "Universidad" stop that serves the campus directly, and the ride from the city center (near Atarazanas) takes only around fifteen minutes. City buses run by EMT also stop at the campus as an alternative. Drivers will find public parking areas on campus, though spaces can fill up during term time.

What will you see?

The monument itself is modest and understated — closer to a symbolic marker than a grand civic sculpture. It doesn't dominate a plaza the way monuments in the city center do; instead it sits quietly beside the Faculty of Educational Sciences building, among the campus architecture typical of the 1980s and '90s expansion of Teatinos.

The wider campus, though, rewards a longer visit. Teatinos is the heart of Malaga's university district, spanning more than a million square meters and hosting faculties ranging from medicine and law to computer engineering, philology and social sciences. Its development began in the mid-1980s and continued in phases over the following decades. The grounds also include a botanical garden (opened in 2009), the university's main library, and a sports complex — a good way to see everyday academic life in Malaga away from the beaches and historic monuments.

When should you visit?

The campus is liveliest during the academic year, from October through June, when student activity is at its peak and shared spaces like the library, botanical garden and green areas are in full use. In summer, during the academic break, the campus is noticeably quieter, which suits visitors looking for calm, open space to walk through. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather, milder than Malaga's peak summer heat.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is this monument? It's a sculpture commemorating the first class of Pedagogy graduates from the University of Malaga, placed next to the Faculty of Educational Sciences on the Teatinos campus. It was created in 1993 by sculptor José Pereiro Lozano.

Is it worth a dedicated trip? The monument itself is small and isn't a major tourist draw on its own — but it's worth seeing if you're already walking through the Teatinos campus, for example combined with a visit to the university's botanical garden.

Is entry free? Yes, the university campus and the grounds around the faculty building are open to the public at no cost.

What's the easiest way to get there from central Malaga? Take Metro Line 1 to the "Universidad" station; from there it's a short walk to the Faculty of Educational Sciences building.