Funchal, Portugal
Studying at University of Madeira
University of Madeira is a university in Funchal, Portugal, founded in 1988. It teaches around 3,156 students, and the UniBridgeEurope catalog lists 83 of its degree programmes, across bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and other qualifications.
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The institution at a glance
- 1988Founded38 years of history
- 3,156Studentscounted in 2020
- 83Programmes
- 23Bachelor's
- 25Master's
- 8PhD / doctorate
- 27Other
- Varies by programmeTuition
- 2–8 semestersDuration
- FunchalCampus
Notable alumni
People who studied at University of Madeira and have a Wikipedia article.
- Paula SaldanhaPortuguêsb. 1972
- Jorge CarvalhoPortuguese politicianb. 1968
Academic partner universities
- Carnegie Mellon University
Networks & alliances
- European University Association
Institutional facts from Wikipedia· last checked Aug 28, 2026
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Campus & surroundings
University of Madeira is at 32.6657° N, 16.9255° W, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Explore the map to see the streets, transport links, shops and green space around the campus.
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Cost of living in Funchal
Estimates for the 2026 academic yearA student in Funchal should budget around 790 € a month. The heaviest line by far is rent: a room in a shared flat goes for about 350 €, and most land between 270 € and 460 €.
- Room in a shared flat usually 270 € – 460 €
- 350 €
- Food and groceries
- 220 €
- Student travel pass
- 25 €
- Health insurance
- 30 €
- Phone, internet, electricity
- 70 €
- Books, sport, going out
- 95 €
- Monthly total
- 790 €
Ranked 2 of 4 on cost among the cities we cover in Portugal, cheapest first.
Cheapest on our list: Braga, at about 720 € a month. →What things cost here, against the EU
Across the whole shopping basket Portugal sits at 85.0, where the EU average is 100 (2024).
EU average = 100
Consumer prices rose 2.2% over 2025.
Where these numbers come from
The monthly budget is our own estimate, compiled from what student unions, universities and national student services publish. Use it to plan with — it is not a quote.
The price levels, inflation and rent figures are published statistics: Eurostat purchasing power parities and, for German states, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Weather & climate in Funchal
2016–2025 averageSummers in Funchal average 24°C by day and 18°C at night; winters average 18°C and 13°C. The city gets around 2,033 hours of sunshine a year.
Summer
24°18°
daynight
Winter
18°13°
daynight
Sunshine
2,033
hours of sunshine a year
Warmest: AugustColdest: February113 days of rain a year · 766 mm
Weather data: Open-Meteo (ERA5). Sunshine hours estimated from cloud cover and daylight.
Registry record
Registered in the Research Organization Registry as Universidade da Madeira — the open, global register research infrastructure uses to tell institutions apart.
Also known as
- UMa
Identifiers
- ISNI0000 0001 2155 1272
- WikidataQ1434847
- Crossref Funder ID501100013990
- GRIDgrid.26793.39
Affiliated institutions
- Faculty or institute Centro de Ciências Matemáticas
- Faculty or institute Centro de Investigação de Matemática e Aplicações
- Faculty or institute Centro de Investigação em Educação
- Faculty or institute Centro de Investigação em Estudos Regionais e Locais
- Faculty or institute Centro de Química da Madeira
- Faculty or institute Grupo de Astronomia
Institution data from ROR (CC0)· last synced Aug 29, 2026