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List of Universities in Portugal

Portugal is a country located in southwestern Europe, with a population of approximately 10 million people. It has a well-established higher education sector, with both public and private universities offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Below is a list of some of the universities in Portugal:

  • University of Coimbra - Established in 1290, it is the oldest university in Portugal, located in the city of Coimbra. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Lisbon - Established in 1911, it is the largest public university in Portugal, located in the capital city of Lisbon. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Porto - Established in 1911, it is a public university located in the city of Porto, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Nova University Lisbon - Established in 1973, it is a public university located in the city of Lisbon, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Aveiro - Established in 1973, it is a public university located in the city of Aveiro, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Minho - Established in 1973, it is a public university located in the cities of Braga and Guimarães, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • University of Évora - Established in 1559, it is a public university located in the city of Evora, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • Catholic University of Portugal - Established in 1967, it is a private Catholic university with campuses in several cities, including Lisbon, Porto, and Braga, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

  • ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon - Established in 1972, it is a public university located in the city of Lisbon, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, social sciences, and technology.

  • University of Algarve - Established in 1979, it is a public university located in the city of Faro, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

These are just some of the universities in Portugal, each with its own unique strengths and areas of specialization. The higher education sector in Portugal is well-established and continues to expand, providing students with a range of options for pursuing their academic and professional goals.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Academia Nacional Superior de Orquesta

  2. Egas Moniz, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior

  3. Escola Nautica Infante D. Henrique

  4. Escola Superior de Artes e Design

  5. Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

  6. Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama

  7. European University Portugal

  8. Gepea University

  9. Instituto de Artes Visuais, Design e Marketing - IADE

  10. Instituto Piaget

  11. Instituto Politécnico da Guarda

  12. Instituto Politécnico de Beja

  13. Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

  14. Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

  15. Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra

  16. Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

  17. Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa

  18. Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre

  19. Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

  20. Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

  21. Instituto Politécnico de Tomar

  22. Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

  23. Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave

  24. Instituto Politecnico do Porto

  25. Instituto Superior Bissaya Barreto

  26. Instituto Superior D. Afonso III - INUAF

  27. Instituto Superior de Assistentes e Intérpretes

  28. Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa

  29. Instituto Superior de Ciências Educativas

  30. Instituto Superior de Ciências Empresariais e de Turismo

  31. Instituto Superior de Entre Douro e Vouga

  32. Instituto Superior de Gestão - ISG

  33. Instituto Superior de Informática e Gestão

  34. Instituto Superior de Línguas e Administração

  35. Instituto Superior de Paços de Brandão

  36. Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada

  37. Instituto Superior de Saúde do Alto Ave

  38. Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas - ISTEC

  39. Instituto Superior de Transportes e Comunicações

  40. Instituto Superior Novas Profissões - INP

  41. Instituto Superior Politécnico Gaya

  42. Universidade Aberta Lisboa

  43. Universidade Atlântica

  44. Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Luís de Camoes

  45. Universidade Catolica Portuguesa

  46. Universidade da Beira Interior

  47. Universidade da Madeira

  48. Universidade de Aveiro

  49. Universidade de Coimbra

  50. Universidade de Evora

  51. Universidade de Lisboa

  52. Universidade de Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro

  53. Universidade do Algarve

  54. Universidade do Minho

  55. Universidade do Porto

  56. Universidade dos Acores

  57. Universidade Fernando Pessoa

  58. Universidade Independente

  59. Universidade Internacional Lisboa

  60. Universidade Lusiada

  61. Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Technologias

  62. Universidade Moderna de Lisboa

  63. Universidade Nova de Lisboa

  64. Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique

  65. Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa

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