Students can choose from a wide range of programs across several departments, including Art and Design, Biology, Medicine, Physical Education camp; Sports, English, German Studies, Romanic Studies, Physics, Management and Economics, Mathematics and Engineering, Psychology and Humanistic Studies, Chemistry, and a Nursing School. Specific programs include Art and Multimedia, Communication Culture and Organizations, and the Educational Sciences.
The university is situated in Madeira Island capital, Funchal 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.