Overview
Established in 1976, the Universidade dos Açores (University of the Azores) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ponta Delgada (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Azores. This institution also has a branch campus in Angra do Heroísmo and Horta. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade dos Açores (UAc) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade dos Açores (UAc) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 48-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAc also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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small-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidade dos Açores  |
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| Name (English) | University of the Azores |
| Acronym | UAc |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Motto | Onde a Natureza Inspira seus Estudos! Where Nature Inspires your Studies! |
| Colours | Purple, yellow, silver and blue |
| Mascot | Açor the Goshawk |
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University Location
| Address | Rua da Mãe de Deus Ponta Delgada 9500-321 Azores Portugal |
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+351 (296) 650 000 |
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+351 (296) 650 005 |
| Other locations | Angra do Heroísmo and Horta |
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