University of Porto
Contact Information
Email: eugloh@uporto.pt
Address: Praça Gomes Teixeira 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
University website:Porto
Introduction
Comprising three campuses spread across the city, the U.Porto is a space of unique size and richness within the framework of Higher Education in Portugal.
Either in historical buildings downtown or modern buildings in the periphery, the U.Porto’s 14 faculties are as diverse in location as in their field of work. Only at the U.Porto can you study Medicine or Law in century-old buildings, complete a Fine Arts course in a "garden-museum" in the city centre, or learn Engineering in one of the most modern buildings in the Portuguese Higher Education System.
Despite being geographically distributed, the University’s departments function as a whole and regularly collaborate in joint training and research projects. This team effort, which involves the faculties and dozens of research units all over the University, is fundamental for the production and dissemination of knowledge and added social value.
The U.Porto is currently expanding and modernising its infrastructures with a view of increasing the quality and quantity of our equipment. This renewal process includes the faculties, research centres, libraries, auditoriums, museums, halls of residence, sports venues and social venues, as well as other equipment that respond to the specific demands of the academic community.
History
The University of Porto was officially founded in 1911. Its first faculties composed of Science and Medicine. The University of Porto is rich in history, with the website providing more information about historical buildings and figures. More of its history can be found here.
Highlights
Studying at U.Porto is something most young Portuguese and an increasing number of people from abroad wish to do every year. Well aware of our responsibility, we see our students’ well-being as our key priority, from the moment they enrol to the moment they receive their degrees.
Apart from all the support tools for studying, U.Porto offers the academic community 11 halls of residence, over 20 eating facilities, free social and medical services and other facilities and services for daily needs. Students can also use the modern sports amenities that only an institution that has led the way in university sports in Portugal for several years can offer.
U.Porto is also an inclusive university. Students with special needs, students struggling with financial difficulties (for whom the University sets aside thousands of scholarships each year) and students coming in from all around the world are all given special attention. With the U.Porto Card, our students can access facilities and services and exclusive advantages in and outside the campus.
However, the essence of “being U.Porto” transcends the boundaries of our classrooms, libraries and labs. It includes privileged access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, on and off campus, in a city that never sleeps. Being part of a tuna (academic musical group), volunteering, being involved in student associations or taking part in cultural activities promoted or co-organised by U.Porto… the most challenging thing will be choosing!
Services and Facilities
Transport
Spread across three main campuses, all 14 U.Porto’s faculties can be reached using public transport, whether by bus, metro, train or tram.
Buses: Frequent buses to the faculties, predominantly by the STCP network.
Urban trains: connect the city of Porto to the surrounding regions. Other modes of transport also depart from the train stations, including the bus and metro.
Porto Metro: has an extensive and expanding network, which can take you to the city’s main sights.
Environmentally friendly option: Hire a U-Bike from the University of Porto, an electric or conventional bicycle that you can use for your daily travels.
For detailed information on how to get to each faculty, look up online map services, which show you the shortest and most efficient routes, including which public transport to use.
Facilities
Apart from all the support tools for studying, U.Porto offers the academic community 11 halls of residence, over 20 eating facilities, free social and medical services and other facilities and services for daily needs. Students can also use the modern sports amenities that only an institution that has led the way in university sports in Portugal for several years can offer.
With the U.Porto Card, our students can access facilities and services and exclusive advantages in and outside the campus.
Students at U.Porto have privileged access to a range of services and structures that accompany them throughout their whole academic journey.
The Campuses at The University of Porto
The University of Porto comprises of 14 faculties and also includes the Porto Business School. Below is a list of each faculty that the University of Porto offers:
Faculty of Psychology and Education Science
Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Libraries
The University of Porto offers 18 libraries to students, all available with the U.Porto Card. For more specific information on a library, find out more here
Accomodation
The University of Porto has a variety of accomodation options available to students including 10 halls of residence. More information available here.
Culture, Arts, Sciences, and Society
However, the essence of “being U.Porto” transcends the boundaries of our classrooms, libraries and labs. It includes privileged access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, on and off campus, in a city that never sleeps. Being part of a tuna (academic musical group), volunteering, being involved in student associations or taking part in cultural activities promoted or co-organised by U.Porto… the most challenging thing will be choosing!
Sports
Sport plays an important role at U.Porto. There is the UPFit programme available to the full community, encompassing 40 different activities. There is a range of competitive teams and sports facilities available for use. Students can also avail of U-Bikes.
Student Life and Associations
Below is a list of services available for students at the University of Porto:
Health and Well-being
There are Medical, Psychological and Wellbeing services available to students at the University of Porto
Disability and Other Supports:
U.Porto is also an inclusive university. Students with special needs, students struggling with financial difficulties (for whom the University sets aside thousands of scholarships each year) and students coming in from all around the world are all given special attention. More information on disability supports available here
Catering
The Social Services of the University of Porto (SASUP) provides a large range of canteens, restaurants and snack bars at an affordable price.
Cost of Living in Portugal
The cost of living in the Porto region is relatively average. However, We advise you to calculate your budget in advance for a smoother arrival in Portugal.
More information on the living costs in Portugal can be found here.
