Introduction

Higher School of Nursing, Coimbra is a public higher education institution in Coimbra, Portugal, focusing on education and research in the field of nursing.

Overview

It offers preparatory, undergraduate and master's degree courses covering a variety of disciplines such as medicine and health. Its graduates have good career prospects in the nursing field in Portugal and internationally.

History and establishment time

It was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Angelo Fonseca School of Nursing and the Bisaya School of Nursing. The Angelo Fonseca School of Nursing was founded in 1881, and the Bisaya School of Nursing was established in 1971. Since 2001, it has been under the jurisdiction of the Portuguese Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

School strength

Faculty: It has 200 full-time employees who can provide professional teaching and guidance to students.

Research results: 1631 scientific papers have been published and 9592 citations Second, the research field is extensive.

Teaching facilities: Provides a number of facilities and services such as libraries, exchange programs and administrative services.

Nature of the institution

Public non-profit institutions.

Educational philosophy

No clear official statement has been found, but from its curriculum and teaching practice, it focuses on cultivating students' professional nursing skills and practical abilities, emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, and is committed to cultivating high-quality nursing talents for the society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Nursing is its dominant discipline, and it also has strong strength in related fields such as medicine and health sciences.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories have been found, but the school has established close cooperation with Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra Central Hospital, etc., providing students with a good practice and research platform.

Department

No clear department division has been found, but the courses provided by the school are mainly concentrated in nursing and related medical and health fields.

Ranking

In the 2024 ranking, it ranks 6505th in the world and 39th in Portugal; in the 2025 ranking, it ranks 5742nd in the world, 1395th in Europe, and 32nd in Portugal.

Prices

The annual tuition fee for local students is 871.52 euros, and the annual tuition fee for international students is 5,500 euros.

Campus Environment

The school is located in Coimbra, one of the cultural and educational centers of Portugal. The campus is surrounded by a strong cultural atmosphere, complete living facilities, and convenient transportation, providing good conditions for students' study and life.