Founded in 1988, 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 (Uma) is a small coeducational Portuguese 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), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Uma 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.