Introduction to University of the Azores

The University of the Azores is the only public university in the Azores, Portugal. It is located in the Azores in the northern Atlantic Ocean and has three campuses in Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroismo and Horta.

Overview

The school has a total of 9 departments, offering hundreds of courses covering biology, educational sciences, economic management, earth sciences and other fields. There are more than 10,000 students and nearly 1,000 professors and staff of various types.

History and establishment time

Founded on January 9, 1976, its establishment originated from the political transition period in the second half of 1975. The Carnation Revolution provided conditions for its establishment. On July 25, 1980, it officially became a higher education institution.

School Strength

Faculty: There are 302 academic staff and 321 administrative staff.

Teaching facilities: The campus facilities are modern, the library has a collection of more than one million books, and there are also computer facilities, gyms, swimming pools, etc.

Scientific research results: Outstanding achievements in the fields of oceanography and ecology. Its oceanography major ranks 101st in the 2022 global subject rankings , and the ecology major ranked 400th.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Not explicitly mentioned, but from its curriculum and scientific research direction, it can be seen that it focuses on cultivating talents in combination with local geographical and ecological characteristics to promote regional sustainable development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: oceanography, ecology, fisheries and aquaculture, volcanology, seismology, climatology, meteorology, as well as biodiversity, biotechnology and biomedicine.

Key laboratories: Such as the relevant laboratories of the Department of Oceanography and Fisheries. Since 1991, the department has become a founding member of the Institute of Oceanography and has also joined several European scientific research networks.

Faculty

There are 10 departments including the Department of Biology, the Department of Agricultural Sciences, the Department of Education, the Department of Science, Technology and Development, the Department of Economics and Management, the Department of Geological Sciences, the Department of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences, the Department of Modern Languages ​​and Literature, the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, and two nursing schools.

Ranking

In the 2022 global subject rankings, the oceanography major ranks 101st in the world and the ecology major ranks 400th in the world.

Expenses

The annual tuition and basic living expenses are about 50,000-60,000 yuan. Tuition fees vary from 10,000 to 20,000 yuan per year depending on the course. Accommodation fees for two people sharing a room are about 1,300 yuan per month, and food expenses are about 1,000-1,500 yuan per month.

Campus environment

The campus scenery is charming, such as the romantic garden at the Ponta Delgada campus. The school also provides free medical and psychological counseling services. Students can participate in various activities such as music and sports after school.