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UMa aims to find adequate solutions, within a framework of responsibility, equity, and sustainability, which contribute to the development and affirmation of Madeira and the country in a globalized and dynamic world. The University pursues scientific research activities, promoting the diffusion and social and economic valorization of knowledge and technological innovation. It guarantees human education at the highest level, in its cultural, scientific, artistic, technical, and professional aspects, conducting academic studies to obtain a degree, a Technical Course, and other courses. It seeks to prepare its students for the challenges of global society and lifelong learning by providing them with scientific knowledge, technical competence, and transversal training. UMa wants its students to be citizens of the world, creative and enterprising, responsible and professional, tolerant and attentive to the environmental, cultural, and human challenges of a society that is intended to be sustainable and equitable. To this end, UMa promotes and supports actions and programs that contribute to the integration of its graduates into the professional environments and foster its spirit of initiative and entrepreneurship, as well as the mobility of students and graduates, in particular in the European area of higher education. In terms of relationship with the rest of the society, UMa collaborates with the community, governing bodies, companies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education and research, discovering, disseminating, and applying knowledge, graduating company boards, and conducting research and development projects and offer of specialized services. It also develops teaching and research policy that takes into account the specificities of the Madeira Region in which is located, collaborating in the formulation of national and regional policies on education, science, and culture, and giving its support on legislative projects concerning these subjects. UM is also an essential element for the deepening of the internationalization of the Region, seeking to contribute to a greater connection to the diaspora and the construction of the Portuguese Language space and the European space in teaching, science, and culture. By its very nature and dynamics, UMa maintains a relationship of commitment and interdependence with the economic, social, and cultural development of the Madeira Region. Before the existence of the University of Madeira, several educational establishments were already present in Madeira during the 20th century, such as the Instituto Universitario da Madeira, the Instituto Superior de Artes Plasticas da Madeira, and the Conservatorio de Musica da Madeira. In 1977 is founded the Instituto Superior de Artes Plásticas da Madeira, later integrated into the University of Madeira. Creation, in the Region, of Support Centers from other Universities, as well as the creation of the Escola Superior de Educacao da Madeira. There is also the offering in Funchal of some courses from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, the Portuguese Catholic University, and the University of Minho. On April 15, 2008, UMa is visited by the President of the Republic, Professor Aníbal Cavaco Silva. The new Statutes of the University of Madeira are approved by the new Legal Regime of Higher Education Institutions. Its homologation takes place on October 9, 2008, by the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Professor Doctor Mariano Gago. The University Residence Our Lady of Victories opens on February 1st. The University of Madeira, Madeira Tecnopolo, SA, and the University of Carnegie Mellon founded the M-ITI: Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute. View full university

Madeira is a mixture of the fast, cosmopolitan pace of Washington, D.C. – with a booming cultural life, the buzz of politics, and the mix of diverse nationalities – and the beauty and serenity of the 376-acre campus where one can get caught up in nature by walking in the woods and admiring the spectacular views of the Potomac River. Madeira fosters the growth of the individual while cultivating collaboration. Our faculty and staff are highly qualified, but more importantly, they love working with our students and are genuinely passionate about what they do. The academic program is rigorous, challenging, and exciting. And our award-winning Co-Curriculum program provides real-world experiences that prepare students for college and beyond. Madeira welcomes students representing 20 states and 15 countries, and more than one-third are students of color. School life blends boarding and day students, all of whom may participate in late afternoon athletic and performing arts activities and clubs before sharing dinner with friends. In this environment's safety, Madeira students develop a clear identity, become comfortable with who they are, feel compelled to voice their opinions, and are active members of an increasingly global community. Madeira prepares each girl to face successfully the challenges awaiting her as she moves into the world of higher education at its most demanding. The proof of this experience is easy to recognize in Madeira's graduates, women who have gone on to make a difference in the world and the lives of those around them. Our Strategic Goals: Establish Madeira as the 21st-century leader in girls' education Bring the world to Madeira and Madeira to the world Advance our inclusive culture that flourishes in diversity Protect and enhance Madeira's environment and facilities Ensure Madeira's financial sustainability Madeira believes that belonging to a diverse private school community leads to responsible and compassionate citizenship in the global community. We value diversity and are committed to honoring differences of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic class. Our school works to expand and support the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, administrators. The Board of Directors promotes the broader education of all our constituencies and the values of acceptance, inclusion, and respect. Such an atmosphere strengthens us as a community and our students as individuals and future leaders. Our school strives to create an environment in which all members feel safe and able to thrive. Madeira's original mission was to prepare students academically for college, and we still do just that. We also prepare students for life. The combination of academic excellence and real-world experience creates students who graduate with polish, professionalism, and confidence that sets Madeira girls apart. The benefits of being a Madeira graduate go beyond the academic knowledge, and intellectual and social skills students acquire here. They also include access to a network of around 6,000 alumnae who offer internship opportunities to current students and who help other alumnae make meaningful social and professional connections throughout their lives. Inspiring teachers. Motivated students. Personalized academic schedules to suit your interests and give you individual challenges. Real-world work experience – that is what you get at Madeira. A Madeira student may arrive unsure of her interests and goals. However, she graduates confident in her abilities and plans for the future – part of a legacy of bright, passionate women. To be a Madeira girl means you will always be welcomed, encouraged, and accepted. Madeira is a place for study, play, and growth. It is a starting point for journeys of the mind that are, at the same time, journeys into the world. View full school