University of Madeira
Funchal, Portugal
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,563
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Students
- 3,500
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1988
Overview
The University of Madeira (Universidade da Madeira) is a Portuguese public university, established in 1988 in Funchal. It is a central institution for higher education and research in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, offering a wide range of programs in sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.
Fields of study
- Arts and Humanities
- Exact Sciences and Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Technology and Management
- Health Sciences
Accreditation: A3ES – Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- August 31
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- apoio.estudante@mail.uma.pt
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
The standard annual tuition for EU students is capped by law at 697 EUR. International student fees typically range between 1,000 EUR and 4,000 EUR depending on the program. Students from CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) often receive significant tuition reductions.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curso Preparatório - Ano Zero para Estudantes Internacionais (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Biologia (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Economia (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Enfermagem (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Engenharia Informática (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Gestão (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licenciatura em Psicologia (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Mestrado em Design de Media Interativos (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.