Founded in 1988, Universidade da Madeira (University of Madeira) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Funchal (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Madeira. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade da Madeira (Uma) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade da Madeira (Uma) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 32 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Uma also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
