University of Maia
UMAIA
Community-oriented, private HEI UMAIA is located in Maia near Porto, Portugal. It offers diverse undergraduate to doctoral programs supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and six RDI units. UMAIA emphasizes collaboration with companies and international partnerships to link education with employment.
UMAIA has a student body of 4,000 and over 250 staff, delivering programs in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Sports Science, Communication, and IT. The campus includes specialized labs and centers fostering research and innovation.
UMAIA maintains strong ties with local industry via over 600 company protocols and 160 educational collaborations, supporting knowledge transfer and regional development. Its international cooperation extends to over 160 HEIs on multiple continents, encouraging mobility and cross-border projects.
UMAIA organizes advanced summer schools focused on combining technology with entrepreneurship using digital learning platforms.
UMAIA leads in deep tech and entrepreneurship education, organizing curriculum innovations, extracurricular bootcamps, and masterclasses. It actively supports startup mentorship and promotes awareness of funding opportunities within the project framework.