The University of Madeira (''UMa''; pt, Universidade da Madeira, ) is a Portuguese

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, created in 1988 in Funchal,

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. The university offers first, second cycle and Doctorate

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s in a wide range of fields, in accordance with the Bologna process. It is now under the CMU/Portugal agreement with

Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One of its predecessors was established in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools; it became the Carnegie Institute of Technology ...

, having master programme in

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, Human Computer Interaction and Entertainment Technology. Students admitted will be eligible for scholarships and have internship opportunity during the summer break. In addition,

Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute The Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) is a teaching and research institute of the University of Madeira, headquartered in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal. History It was formerly a state-run Portugal, Portuguese graduate sc ...

, founded in January 2010, is devoted to building international partnership with other educational institutes and industry.

History

The university's campus dates back to a 16th-century Jesuit college. Its first higher education institution, a medical school, was founded in Funchal in the 18th century. In 1978, the University of Lisbon established a satellite campus in Madeira, and from 1983 to 1986, today's campus began taking shape, offering courses in the areas of science and technology, arts, humanities, and social sciences. In 1985, the campus integrated a polytechnic school of nursing (Escola Superior de Enfermagem); in 1989, a polytechnic school of education (Escola Superior de Educação da Madeira). In 1996, the Portuguese government and the University of Lisbon formally established the University of Madeira as an independent institution. In 2008, the university celebrated its 20-year anniversary.

University of Madeira today

Today, undergraduate and graduate students choose from a wide range of programs across several departments, including art and design, biology, Medicine, physical education & sports, English,

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, romanic studies, physics, management and economics,

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and engineering, psychology and

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chemistry Chemistry is the science, scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a natural science that covers the Chemical element, elements that make up matter to the chemical compound, compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions ...

, and a

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. Specific programs include art and multimedia, communication culture and organizations, and the educational sciences.

Student life

The Academic Association of UMa (AAUMA) provides an array of extracurricular activities for university students throughout the year. Past AAUMA sponsored events have included film screenings, Sports Gala, boating trips, and volunteer opportunities. In addition, representatives from each student association serve on the Advisory Council, affording students an active role in the growth of the university and its relationship with the surrounding community. Students who wish to explore Funchal will find a modern city of about 100,000 inhabitants. Its harbor and climate, combined with an attractive geographical position, have allowed Funchal to have a rapid population growth. The island is noted for its wine production, along with its exotic flowers, tropical fruits, and New Year's Eve celebrations with a spectacular fireworks show, considered the biggest in the world.

Partnership with Carnegie Mellon

In 2007, Madeira's Mathematics and Engineering Department, along with Carnegie Mellon's Human Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) established a dual-degree Master's in Human-Computer Interaction program. In the program, students study computer science, design, psychology, and social and decision sciences. Students enrolled in the partnership program study in Madeira and at Carnegie Mellon's Pittsburgh campus, earning master's degrees from both universities.

Faculties

University of Madeira consists of the following faculties: * Faculty of Arts and Humanities * Faculty of Exact Sciences and Engineering * Faculty of Social Sciences * Faculty of Life Sciences * School of Health Sciences * School of Technology and Management

Specialized units and research projects

In addition to the above-mentioned faculties, UMa consists of several research and specialization units. Public funded Research Groups
Chemistry Centre of Madeira
* Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) * Molecular Materials Research Group
Centre for Research in Education
Integrated in Public funded Research Groups * Centre of Applied Economics Studies of the Atlantic * Research Centre for Mathematics and Applications * Research Centre in Sports Science, Health and Human Development * Research Centre for Health Technology and Services * Low-Temperature Plasma Physics Research Group Other Research Groups * ISOPlexis Genebank * Research Centre for Regional and Local Studies * Centre for Portuguese and European Literatures and Cultures * Astronomy Group at the University of Madeira * Madeira Botanical Group * Human Genetics Lab

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Madeira, University of 1988 establishments in Portugal Educational institutions established in 1988 University of Madeira Buildings and structures in Funchal Organisations based in Madeira