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University of Beira Interior

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world rank  1494

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Overview

Established in 1986, the Universidade da Beira Interior (University of Beira Interior) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Covilhã (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Castelo Branco. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) 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 37-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 90-99% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UBI 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, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Beira Interior's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Beira Interior's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Beira Interior' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of Beira Interior's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Beira Interior
Colours Blue
Mascot Estrelinha
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Campus Location

Address Convento de Santo António
Covilhã
6201-001 Castelo Branco
Portugal
University of Beira Interior Phone Number +351 (275) 319 700
University of Beira Interior Fax Number +351 (275) 319 057

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Beira Interior's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Beira Interior's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Beira Interior's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Beira Interior.

University of Beira Interior: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Beira Interior's admission information.

University of Beira Interior's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Beira Interior's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Beira Interior a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Beira Interior's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


University of Beira Interior's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Beira Interior has more than 1700 international students.

University of Beira Interior's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Duque D'Ávila, 137 (for undergraduate programs) At UBI for post-graduate programs
Lisboa 6201-001
(213) 126 000


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Beira Interior.

University of Beira Interior's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Beira Interior has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


University of Beira Interior's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Beira Interior's Control Type Control Type

University of Beira Interior is a public higher education institution.


University of Beira Interior's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Beira Interior is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Beira Interior's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Beira Interior's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Beira Interior does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Beira Interior's main facilities:


University of Beira Interior's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Beira Interior's Library


University of Beira Interior's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Beira Interior's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Beira Interior's main services:


University of Beira Interior's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Beira Interior's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Beira Interior's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Beira Interior's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Beira Interior's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Beira Interior's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Beira Interior is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1973


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Beira Interior's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)
  • Ordem dos Engenheiros (OE)
  • EUR-ACE


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Beira Interior's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Agência Regional de Promoção Turística Centro de Portugal
  • Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
  • Associação para a Formação Tecnológica e Profissional da Beira Interior (AFTEBI)
  • American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Associação para a Competitividade da Industria da Fileira Florestal (AIFF)
  • Associação Geeopark Estrela
  • Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
  • Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Arqueologia Industrial (APAI)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Bibliotecários, Arquivistas e Documentalistas (APBAD)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Documentação e Informação de Saúde (APDIS)
  • Associação de Professores de Matemática (APM)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Museologia (APOM)
  • Associação Portuguesa do Veículo Eléctrico (PVE)
  • Associação Têxtil e Vestuário de Portugal (ATP)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)
  • Biblioteca ONline do Conhecimento (B-On)
  • Centro de Inovação Empresarial da Beira Interior (CIEBI)
  • CITEVE Tecnologia Têxtil
  • Conferência de Reitores do Sudoeste da Europa (CRUSOE)
  • Conselho das Escolas Médicas Portuguesas
  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Portuguesas (CRUP)
  • Direção-Geral do Livro, dos Arquivos e das Bibliotecas (DGLAB)
  • European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA)
  • e-U Tecnologia ao serviço do conhecimento
  • EUA Council For Doctoral Education
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Carta Europeia do Investigador e do Código de Conduta para o Recrutamento de Investigadores (EURAXESS)
  • European Textile Network (ETN)
  • Exercise is Medicine (American College of Sports Medicine)
  • Health Cluster Portugal
  • European Network for the Promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA Europe)
  • Heads of University Management and Administration Network Europe (HUMANE)
  • International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)
  • ICSSPE
  • Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)
  • INOVCLUSTER
  • Instituto Português da Qualidade
  • International Society of Swimming Coach
  • Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP)
  • Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory (MCUO)
  • Mouseion Plataforma Transfronteiriça / Transfronteriza
  • Organisation of PhD Education in Biomedicine and Health Sciences in the European System (ORPHEUS)
  • Parkurbis
  • Plataforma DeGóis
  • Rede Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (RCTS)
  • Rede Euroamericana de Atividade Física, Educação e Saúde (REAFES)
  • Rede de Estudos do Trabalho, do Movimento Operário e dos Movimentos Sociais em Portugal
  • Rede Portuguesa de Museus
  • Rede Social da Covilhã
  • Rede Social do Fundão
  • Red Universia
  • Sociedade Portuguesa de Física
  • Sociedade Portuguesa de Matemática (SPM)
  • SPMateriais Sociedade Portuguesa dos Materiais
  • Tecnicelpa
  • TICE PT
  • United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)
  • UNAVCO

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Beira Interior 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

University of Beira Interior's Facebook page University of Beira Interior's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Beira Interior's Twitter page University of Beira Interior's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Beira Interior's YouTube channel University of Beira Interior's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Beira Interior's Instagram page University of Beira Interior's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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