Introduction

The University of Coimbra is one of the oldest and most influential universities in Portugal. It is known as the "mother of universities" in Portugal. It occupies an important position in the history of higher education in Europe and even the world. It is famous for its outstanding academic tradition, profound cultural heritage and high-quality education.

Overview

The school has a full range of disciplines, covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering technology, medicine, law, art and other fields. It offers a wide range of degree courses from undergraduate to doctoral level, attracting students and scholars from all over the world. It is a vibrant and multicultural academic center.

History and establishment time

The history of the University of Coimbra can be traced back to 1290 and is one of the oldest universities in the world. During its long development history, it has undergone many relocations and changes, and gradually formed its current scale and academic influence, which has had a profound impact on the cultural, educational and scientific development of Portugal and Europe.

School strength

Faculty: It has a high-level, international faculty, including many experts and scholars with profound attainments in their respective fields. Teachers not only have solid academic knowledge, but also actively participate in international scientific research cooperation and academic exchange activities, and can provide students with cutting-edge academic guidance and rich teaching experience.

Teaching facilities: Equipped with advanced teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, it has modern libraries, laboratories, computer centers, museums, etc. The library has a rich collection of books, with a large number of precious ancient books and modern academic documents; the laboratory is well-equipped, providing strong support for the scientific research work of students and teachers; the museum on campus displays a wealth of historical relics and art collections, witnessing the long history of the school.

Scientific research results: It has made remarkable achievements in scientific research, actively carried out interdisciplinary research, and made important breakthroughs in many fields. The research results in the fields of literary research, historical research, physics, medicine, engineering technology, etc. have attracted much attention in the international academic community and have made important contributions to promoting the development of related disciplines.

Nature of the institution

The University of Coimbra is a public university funded and managed by the Portuguese government. It aims to provide high-quality educational services, inherit culture and promote academic progress. It follows national education policies and quality standards and is committed to cultivating outstanding talents with innovative spirit, critical thinking and international vision.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive quality and humanistic spirit, and emphasize the inheritance and innovation of knowledge. Encourage students to actively participate in academic research, cultural activities and social practice, cultivate students' independent thinking ability, teamwork ability and social responsibility, so that students can master professional knowledge while having a broad vision and profound cultural literacy.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Literature, law, history, medicine, physics and other disciplines are the school's advantageous disciplines. The literature discipline has a deep research accumulation in Portuguese literature and classical literature; the law discipline has a high reputation in legal theory, international law and other fields; the history discipline has fruitful results in European history and Portuguese history research; the medical discipline has strong scientific research and teaching strength in clinical medicine, neuroscience and other fields; the physics discipline conducts cutting-edge research in theoretical physics, experimental physics and other fields.

Key laboratories: There are many key laboratories and research centers, such as the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC) of the University of Coimbra and the Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (ICEMS). These laboratories have gathered outstanding scientific research talents, equipped with advanced experimental equipment, and carried out innovative research in related fields, and have achieved a series of important scientific research results.

Faculty

The school has several faculties, including the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Technology, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Psychology, etc. Each faculty contains several colleges and institutes, which are responsible for teaching, scientific research and academic exchange activities in the corresponding subject areas. The faculties cooperate with each other to jointly promote the overall development of the school.

Ranking

It has a high reputation and influence internationally, and performs well in many world university rankings. It ranks at the top in the QS World University Rankings, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and other lists. It is one of the top universities in Portugal, and its academic reputation, teaching quality and scientific research level have been widely recognized by the international academic community.

Expenses

For Portuguese students, the tuition fees are relatively low, and a certain fee is charged according to different majors and degree levels. The tuition fees for some majors are more favorable. For international students, the tuition fees vary according to the major. The annual tuition fees for undergraduate courses are about 6000-10000 euros, and the annual tuition fees for master's courses are about 7000-13000 euros (for reference only, the specific fees are subject to the official announcement of the school). In addition, students also need to consider living expenses. The cost of living in Coimbra is relatively moderate, and the cost of accommodation ranges from about 250 to 500 euros per month, depending on the accommodation conditions and geographical location.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in Coimbra, Portugal, with beautiful city scenery and full of historical and cultural atmosphere. The campus has a unique architectural style, integrating various architectural styles such as the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque. The ancient teaching buildings, libraries, churches and other buildings are scattered in an orderly manner, forming a unique campus landscape. The campus is shaded by trees, and the gardens and squares are pleasant, providing students with a quiet and comfortable learning and living environment. There are abundant cultural facilities around the school, and students can deeply experience the history, culture and customs of Portugal.