Established in 1991, Instituto Universitário da Maia (University Institute of Maia ISMAI) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Castêlo da Maia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Porto. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Universitário da Maia (ISMAI) is a coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Universitário da Maia (ISMAI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. ISMAI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.