ISMAI University Institute of Maia

We are pleased to introduce the University Institute of Maia – ISMAI and we hope you will choose our University Institute.

At ISMAI, you will not only find outstanding education but also a large and modern university campus with excellent transport facilities, which include the Metro station ISMAI, rIght next to our university institute.

The atmosphere on campus is defined by cutting-edge technology and a close, almost family-like relationship with students. The quality of ISMAI's degree programmes is nationally and internationally recognised.

All courses are accredited by the Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education and are taught by highly qualified academic staff. The number of teachers who hold a PhD degree is highly above the number required by law.

The University Institute of Maia - ISMAI is located in the city of Maia, 12 km from Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. The university campus occupies an area of 70,000 m2 and offers students excellent infrastructures, transport facilities and state-of-the-art technological equipment. For academic members' convenience, ISMAI is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

ISMAI is a prestigious higher education institution that offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degree programmes, all of which have been accredited by the Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education - A3ES.

All course programmes are taught by highly professional and qualified academic staff members, holders of a PhD to an extent that largely exceeds the national legal requirements.

With some exceptions, the programmes at ISMAI are conducted through Portuguese. For international and/or Portuguese students interested in attending English-taught courses, the programmes in Psychology and Physical Education and Sport will be made available in English in 2015/16 (provided there is a minimum number of students required for the course to be run). International students can obtain special permission to sit exams and carry out project work in languages other than Portuguese, usually English, French or Spanish. Language support is provided through Portuguese language courses offered by the International Relations Office. The timetables of the classes are normally flexible, so as to suit students' needs.