About

The University of Porto (Universidade do Porto) is a public university in Porto, Portugal, that was founded on March 22, 1911. After the University of Lisbon, it is the second largest Portuguese university in terms of registered students, and it produces some of the most well-known research in the country.

Approximately 28,000 students (11,000 postgraduates) are currently enrolled in the fifteen schools of the University of Porto (13 faculties, a biomedical sciences institute and a business school, each one with a considerable degree of autonomy). Faculty of Economics (FEP), Faculty of Engineering (FEUP), Faculty of Fine Arts (FBAUP), and Faculty of Architecture (FAUP) are among the 15 faculties that make up the University of Porto.

Top Reasons to Study in the University of Porto

  • R&D activities at the University of Porto have grown significantly in recent years, owing to improved academic qualifications, increased funding for R&D centers, and the awarding of research grants through competitive programmes with external independent evaluation by international peer review committees.
  • Through its Parque da Ciência e Tecnologia do Porto, a business incubator and entrepreneur center, the University of Porto interacts with a variety of businesses. These centers include companies such as Nonius, Fan Valley, and Veniam.
  • The University of Porto is routinely rated as one of the greatest universities in Portugal. According to the Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities, it is among Europe's top 100 universities.

The University of Porto scholarships offers and/or sponsors a wide range of financial aid for its students in order to ensure equal opportunity for admission to its courses and to recognise the merit of those students who excel academically.

Admissions at The University of Porto

How to Apply at University of Porto

University of Porto International students can submit their application on the university website. 

Applicants must follow the following steps in order to complete their application: 

  • Create an application on the university website 
  • Choose the program you wish to enroll in and fill all the necessary information
  • Upload the necessary documents and review your application
  • Submit your application and pay the application fees

Note: The University of Porto application fee is not applicable as the university does not charge fees at the time of application. You may have to submit the fees directly. 

Documents Required to Apply to University of Porto

  • Transcripts from your high school
  • Financial support documents
  • Work and Life experiences
  • Resume
  • Letters of reference
  • Passport size photograph
  • Copy of your passport
Exams Accepted By the University

University of Porto requirements for enrollment may vary. Hence, candidates should examine the requirements of the course they plan to enroll in carefully before beginning the application process.

Tests 

Minimum Score Required 

IELTS

6.0

TOEFL 

80 
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Application deadline

Rolling

Degree

Masters

Duration

24 Months

Tuition fee

$75,000/yr

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Campus

Number of campuses the university has
3

Campus locations
Porto

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Transportation in the city

The University of Porto does not offer its own transportation services. 

However, public transit services, taxis, buses and trains are the best possible means to reach the university.

Services offered by the university

  • The University's structures - faculties, research and development centers, student housing, and sports facilities – are divided into three main locations (known as 'poles').
  • Pole 1 is located in the city center, where the neoclassical architecture of architect Carlos Amarante commemorates the University's founding; Pole 2 (Asprela) is a campus in Porto's northern end; and Pole 3 (Campo Alegre) is located in the western part of the city, near Pole 1.
  • Other institutes and facilities can be found around the city and even outside its borders.

Student life

  • Students at the University of Porto organize a variety of extracurricular activities. In sports, these activities include those promoted by G.A.D.U.P. and C.D.U.P. In terms of culture, the University recognises Orfeo Universitário do Porto (choir, dance, and music), Teatro Universitário do Porto (theater), NEFUP (folklore), SDdUP (debates), CLUP (faculty of letters choir), and AAOUP (former Orfeo members) as cultural extension groups.
  • The Latada to the Queima das Fitas are only a few of the important events that take place during the academic year. This last event is co-organized by FAP – Federação Académica do Porto – and is regarded as Porto's largest student festival.

On campus accomodation

  • Students from all over the country and the world can stay in one of nine halls of residence run by U.Porto Social Services (SASUP).
  • The U.Porto Halls of Residence are primarily for undergraduate, master's, and integrated master's degree students who must live away from home for financial or geographical reasons and require housing to continue their academic pursuits. SASUP scholarship students are given priority. Those who are studying away from home will receive a boost to their scholarship to help pay for their living expenses.

Faculty

University Faculty Stats

The student-to- faculty ratio at the University of Porto is 12:1. Over 2300 academics and a technical and administrative staff of over 1600 employees support the U. Porto's global offering of 63 graduate degree courses, over 160 master's degree courses, several doctoral degree courses, and various specialist courses.

Opportunities

Research opportunities at university

  • Despite the fact that R&D centers vary in size, purpose, and structure – from small units to large centers, conducting specialized or interdisciplinary work, faculty integrated or independent – they are found in almost every field of knowledge, demonstrating a common vision for a modern research-oriented university. Many of these centers are interface institutions, with the goal of fostering collaboration between the university and other entities like businesses and government agencies.
  • IBMC (Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology), IPATIMUP (Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto), and INESC-Porto are some of the university's most well-known research centers (Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Research Institute of Computer Systems).

Internship opportunities (Part time job opportunities)

The University of Porto offers various internships and job training programs for its students to make them industry ready. This helps to strengthen their training prospects to enter the job market.

Placement - Companies and average salaries offered

University of Porto gives its students an opportunity to work in 200+ reputed firms based on their interest. After graduation, students also receive a handsome salary package. Graduates from University of Porto with a Bachelor of Science degree earn an average salary of 64,639 EUR (5,275,978 INR).

Contact

Links

University Website International University Website University Brochure

Email

international@reit.up.pt

Address

Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal

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