Introduction to Catholic University of Portugal

The Catholic University of Portugal is a famous multidisciplinary comprehensive university in Portugal, which enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad for its high-quality education and excellent academic research.

Overview

The school has four campuses in Porto, Prague, Lisbon and Beira, with the main campus in Porto. It offers a variety of degree courses, including postgraduates, covering many fields such as art and culture research, communication science, and education.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 1967 by the Holy See at the request of the Portuguese Bishops' Conference in accordance with the Concordat Law, and its history can be traced back to the 16th century.

School Strength

Faculty: It has nearly a thousand university lecturers with profound academic attainments and rich teaching experience.

Teaching Facilities: The campus is well-equipped with libraries with more than one million books, restaurants, sports centers, churches, etc. There are also computer facilities for students to send and receive emails and browse the web, and medical services are free for students.

Scientific Research Achievements: The academic and scientific research level of its School of Management is among the top ten in Europe. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the field of arts and humanities ranks 5th in Portugal and 501-550th in the world. Name.

Nature of the institution

The Catholic University of Portugal is a public, non-state and non-profit institution.

Educational philosophy

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education based on Christian principles and values, cultivating students' academic and scientific literacy, while focusing on shaping students' moral character and values.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The academic and scientific research level of the School of Management is outstanding, and in the QS 2024 World University Subject Rankings, the field of arts and humanities performed well.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratory information has been found.

Faculty

The school has 18 departments and offers 45 degree programs for students.

Ranking

In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the school is in the 801-1000 range; in the 2023 US World University Rankings, it is 844; since 2020, it has been ranked first in Portugal in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for four consecutive years.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary from 10,000 to 20,000 yuan per year, depending on the course studied. Accommodation fees for two people sharing a room are about 1,300 yuan per month, and food fees are about 1,000-1,500 yuan per month.

Campus Environment

The main campus Porto is an important port city in northern Portugal with many historical buildings and a pleasant climate. The campus is shaded by trees, with a unique architectural style and complete teaching and living facilities, creating a good learning and living atmosphere for students.