Introduction

The University of Porto is located in Porto, Portugal. It is one of the oldest and most influential institutions of higher learning in Portugal. It is a comprehensive research university that plays an important role in academic research, talent training and social services, and has provided a large number of outstanding talents for Portugal and the international community.

Overview

The school has a wide range of disciplines, covering many fields such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering technology, medicine, law, and art. It provides undergraduate, master's and doctoral education courses at multiple levels, attracting students and outstanding scholars from all over the world, forming a diversified and international academic community.

History and Establishment Time

The University of Porto was founded in 1911, and its history can be traced back to the 18th century. During its long development process, it has continued to grow and develop, accumulated a profound academic foundation, and gradually developed into one of the top universities in Portugal.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified and experienced teachers, including many internationally renowned professors and researchers. Teachers have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields. They not only have solid professional knowledge, but also actively participate in scientific research projects and international academic exchanges, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and cutting-edge academic guidance.

Teaching facilities: Equipped with advanced teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, it has a modern library, laboratory, computer center, gymnasium, etc. The library has a rich collection of books, journals and electronic resources in various disciplines, providing sufficient material support for students' learning and research; the laboratory is equipped with high-end instruments and equipment to meet the scientific research and teaching experimental needs of different disciplines.

Scientific research results: fruitful results in scientific research, actively carry out international cooperative research, and have made important breakthroughs in many fields. The research results in the fields of biomedicine, engineering technology, environmental science, social science, etc. have a high influence in the international academic community, and some research results have been applied to actual production and social development.

Nature of the institution

The University of Porto is a public university funded by the Portuguese government. Its mission is to provide high-quality education, promote academic progress and serve the society. In the process of education and teaching, it follows national education policies and quality standards, and is committed to cultivating talents with innovative spirit, social responsibility and international vision.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive quality and innovation ability, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice. Students are encouraged to actively participate in academic research, practical projects and community activities, cultivate students' critical thinking, problem-solving skills and teamwork spirit, so that students can adapt to the needs of social development and play an important role in their respective fields.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering, medicine, science, economics and other disciplines are the school's advantageous disciplines. Engineering has strong scientific research and teaching strength in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and other fields; medicine is at the leading level in Portugal in clinical medicine, pharmacy, biomedicine and other fields; science conducts in-depth research in basic disciplines such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry; economics has a high academic reputation in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics.

Key laboratories: There are several key laboratories, such as the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (INEB), the Structural Laboratory of the School of Engineering (LESE), and the Institute of Physics and Astronomy (IFPA). These laboratories have advanced experimental equipment and excellent scientific research teams, carry out cutting-edge research in related fields, and have achieved a series of important scientific research results.

Departments

The school has several departments, including the Department of Humanities and Arts, the Department of Science, the Department of Engineering, the Department of Medicine, the Department of Economics and Management, etc. Each department contains several colleges and research centers, which are responsible for teaching, scientific research and academic exchange activities in the corresponding subject areas. The departments cooperate with each other to jointly promote the overall development of the school.

Ranking

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

Expenses

For Portuguese students, tuition fees are relatively low. Some majors are free of tuition fees, while other majors charge certain fees according to different courses and degree types. For international students, tuition fees vary depending on the major. The annual tuition fee for undergraduate courses is about 7000-12000 euros, and the annual tuition fee for master's courses is about 8000-15000 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 living expenses in Porto are relatively moderate, and the accommodation costs range from about 300-600 euros per month, depending on the accommodation conditions and geographical location.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in the center of Porto and its surrounding areas. The campus has a variety of architectural styles, including ancient historical buildings, modern teaching buildings and scientific research facilities. The campus environment is beautiful, green, with gardens, squares and other leisure spaces, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment. The school is surrounded by convenient transportation and rich cultural and commercial activities. Students can fully experience the city charm and cultural atmosphere of Porto.