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Universidade da Madeira

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world rank  2490

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Overview

Founded in 1988, the 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 (U Ma) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade da Madeira (U Ma) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. U Ma 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade da Madeira's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade da Madeira's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade da Madeira' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidade da Madeira's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Madeira
Acronym U Ma
Founded 1988
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Campus Universitário da Penteada
Funchal
9020-105 Madeira
Portugal
Universidade da Madeira's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade da Madeira Phone Number +351 (291) 705 000
Universidade da Madeira Fax Number +351 (291) 209 410

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidade da Madeira's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade da Madeira's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade da Madeira's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidade da Madeira.

Universidade da Madeira: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade da Madeira's admission information.

Universidade da Madeira's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade da Madeira's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade da Madeira a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade da Madeira's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidade da Madeira's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidade da Madeira's Admission Office Admission Office

Colégio dos Jesuítas
Funchal 9050



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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade da Madeira.

Universidade da Madeira's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade da Madeira has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidade da Madeira's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade da Madeira's Control Type Control Type

Universidade da Madeira is a public higher education institution.


Universidade da Madeira's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade da Madeira is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade da Madeira's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidade da Madeira's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade da Madeira does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade da Madeira's main facilities:


Universidade da Madeira's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidade da Madeira's Library


Universidade da Madeira's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade da Madeira's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade da Madeira's main services:


Universidade da Madeira's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidade da Madeira's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidade da Madeira's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidade da Madeira's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidade da Madeira's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade da Madeira's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade da Madeira is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1996


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidade da Madeira 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidade da Madeira's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidade da Madeira's Facebook page Universidade da Madeira's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

Universidade da Madeira's YouTube channel Universidade da Madeira's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidade da Madeira's Instagram page Universidade da Madeira's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidade da Madeira's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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