Living in Portugal: best universities in Portugal
Many UK expats who move to Portugal bring their families with them. If you are planning to move to this country, you should do some research and find the best colleges for your teenager. Higher education in Portugal is divided into two main systems: polytechnic and university education. The polytechnic system is career oriented and provides practical training, while the university system is research oriented and has a strong theoretical foundation. These are some of the best universities in Portugal:
University of Porto
The University of Porto (Universidade do Porto) is the largest educational and research institution in Portugal. Its origins date back to the 18th century. It is one of the best universities in Europe. This institution is deeply committed to the development of its international relations. There are 13 colleges to choose from, including the College of Dentistry, College of Psychology and Educational Sciences, College of Pharmacy, College of Fine Arts, College of Engineering, and College of Architecture. The university also has a business school and an institute of biomedical sciences.
University of the Algarve
The University of the Algarve (Universidade do Algarve) is a public institution with financial and administrative autonomy. He is particularly known for his undergraduate degrees in marine science, marine biology, and biochemistry. Students can choose from three faculties, including the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Technology, and the Faculty of Economics.
University of Lisbon
The University of Lisbon (Universidade de Lisboa) is ranked 402-501 globally and 171-208 regionally according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Students may attend the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Medicine, or the Faculty of Letters. Among the many distinguished graduates are journalist and television presenter María Elisa, 19th-century physician José Tomás de Sousa Martins, poet Fernando Pessoa, and former Prime Minister Miguel Trovoada. The university currently has more than 100 graduate students and 70 researchers involved in some 200 projects.
University of Minho
Established in 1973, the University of Minho (Universidade do Minho) is one of the universities that had the greatest impact on the higher education landscape in Portugal. This public institution is divided into six spaces, including the Azurém Campus in Guimarães, the Institute for Child Studies, and Largo do Paço (in Braga). The university is ranked 416th globally. It is recognized for the public recognition it gives to its Alumni, the academic results obtained by the students and the quality of its teaching.
