Introduction

The Superior Institute of Maia, or Maia University, was founded in 1991. It is a well-known private higher education institution in Portugal. It is located in the town of Maia in Porto. Its predecessor was the Maia University College. The courses and programs it offers can obtain officially recognized higher education degrees.

Overview

The school has departments of physical education and sports science, business science, social and behavioral science, communication science and information technology, etc., and offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in multiple majors. There are currently 3,496 students and 227 teachers.

History

In 1991, in accordance with the Portuguese government's Decree No. 1006/91, Maia University was officially recognized by the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, and has continued to grow and develop since then.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has 227 teachers with solid professional knowledge and rich teaching experience. Some teachers also have industry practice experience and can impart practical knowledge and skills to students.

Teaching Facilities: It is equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as professional laboratories, multimedia classrooms, libraries, etc., to provide students with good learning conditions.

Scientific Research Achievements: Excellent scientific research performance, in It ranks 5566th in the world ranking in 2024 and 31st in Portugal. The school conducts research in multiple disciplines, such as sports science, biology, medicine, etc. Its research results have a certain influence internationally, providing strong support for teaching and industry development.

Institutional nature

Private higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional qualities and practical abilities. Through a teaching method that combines theory with practice, students can master professional knowledge and apply it to practical work, laying a solid foundation for future career development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Physical education and sports science, business management, criminology, clinical and health psychology, film and digital culture, information communication and multimedia technology are the school's advantageous disciplines.

Key laboratories: The school has informatics and information security laboratories, multimedia production laboratories, etc., providing practice and research platforms for students of related majors.

Faculty

There are four faculties, including the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, the Department of Business Science, the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Department of Communication Science and Information Technology.

Ranking

Ranked 5566th in the world in 2024 and 31st in Portugal. Among them, the major of Sports/Exercise Science ranks 10th in Portugal and 841st in the world; the major of Biology ranks 23rd in Portugal and 4028th in the world; the major of Medicine ranks 24th in Portugal and 3655th in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees for different majors vary, such as the tuition fee for the major of Physical Education and Sports Science is 2787.78 euros/year for the major of Physical Exercise and Health, and the tuition fee for the major of Business Management is 2165.04 euros/year.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in the town of Maya Castle, with convenient transportation and complete living facilities. The campus has modern architectural style, beautiful environment, and high green coverage, creating a good learning and living atmosphere. The school also provides students with sports facilities to enrich their extracurricular life.