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University of Porto

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world rank  228

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University Overview

Founded in 1911, Universidade do Porto (University of Porto) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portugal), Universidade do Porto (U.Porto) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade do Porto (U.Porto) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 109 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name University of Porto
Name
Acronym U.Porto
Founded 1911
Motto Virtus Unita Fortius Agit
Unity makes strength

University Location

Address Praça Gomes Teixeira
Porto (population range: 250,000-499,999)
4099-002 Porto
Portugal
T +351 (22) 040 8000
F +351 (22) 040 8186

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Porto for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local student 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
Int'l student 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Porto's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office Praça Gomes Teixeira
Porto 4099-002
+351 (22) 040 8081

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of Porto's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 30,000-34,999
Academic Staff 4,000-4,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of Porto's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Porto for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation

Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal


Year of first Accreditation
1911

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the University of Porto as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research CESAER
  • Asociacion de Universidades de America Latina y el Caribe para la Integracion AUALCPI
  • Associacao das Universidades de Lingua Portuguesa AULP
  • Centre of Regional Studies CEER
  • Asociacion Columbus
  • European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education EAEVE
  • European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools ECLAS
  • European Distance and e-Learning Network EDEN
  • Euro-Mediterranean University EMUNI
  • European Network of Academic Sport Services ENAS
  • European University Association EUA
  • EUA Council for Doctoral Education EUA-CDE
  • European University Continuing Education Network EUCEN
  • European Universities Public Relations and Information Officers EUPRIO
  • Compostela Group of Universities CGU
  • Ge4 Network GE4
  • Tordesillas Group
  • Heads of University Management and Administration Network in Europe HUMANE
  • International Association of Universities IAU
  • International Council on Archives ICA
  • Institut National de Recherche Halieutique INRH
  • Red de Educacion Continua de Latinoamerica y Europa RECLA
  • Societe Europeenne pour la Formation des Ingenieurs SEFI
  • SGroup European Universities- Network SGroup
  • Technology Innovation International TII

Academic Structure


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Online Courses

iTunes U

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Open Education Consortium

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Wikipedia Article

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 May 2020

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by University of Porto's representatives.
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