Founded in 1988, Universidade da Madeira (University of Madeira) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Funchal (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Madeira.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portugal), Universidade da Madeira (Uma) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational 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 degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 31 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 