Overview

Artistic and cultural practices are strongly encouraged throughout the course. Thus, contributing towards a more informed and conscientious action in the field, an increased sense of critical awareness, the ability to work autonomously and a heightened perception of the importance of research in the area. The degree also follows an interdisciplinary approach, through projects with other knowledge areas.

In addition to the acquisition of knowledge in the diverse theoretical fields, Visual Arts graduates at University of Madeira will master indispensable tools and languages for an aesthetic and detailed use.

The degree also aims to provide the necessary training for further studies in the field (second cycle or postgraduation).

Career

Graduates will be able to develop their artistic work in the domain of visual arts (drawing, plastic arts, installation, photography, video and animation) to carryout consultancy and advisory roles, technical, critical and cultural promotion as well as collaborate with museums/institutions in education services and other related areas.

Accreditation

The mission of Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) is to contribute to improving the quality of Portuguese higher education, through the assessment and accreditation of higher education institutions and their study programmes.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Laboratory of Visual Arts

Drawing Laboratory

Materials and Plasticity

Theory of Visual Form

History of Modern Art

Photography

Aesthetics and Theories of Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Funchal, Portugal

Disciplines

Visual Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This degree is specially aimed at those seeking to develop their sense of aesthetics and critical awareness in the diverse areas of artistic creation, in a universe which includes plastic arts and the new digital technologies.
Candidates may apply via the National Higher Education Access Contest providing they successfully passed one of the required admission exams (Drawing or Geometry or History of Culture and Arts).
Candidates may also enrol via special regimes such as course/institution transfer, through one of the Special Contests in force or the Interntional Student Statute.

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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International

2000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2000 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Funchal

521 - 798 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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