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University of Porto
University of Porto, Porto Portugal
# 253QS World University Rankings
58Undergraduate programs
269Postgraduate programs
3986International students
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About University of Porto
Founded in 1911, the University of Porto (U.Porto) is a benchmark institution for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Portugal and one of the top 200 European Universities according to the most relevant international ranking systems.
The U.Porto combines high-quality education focused on individual vocations and talents as well as market needs with the claim to be the greatest birthplace of science in Portugal. It is committed to converting into social assets the talent and innovation from its 14 faculties, one business school, and 48 research centers. The U.Porto has the richest academic community in Portugal and brings together the country’s highest-ranked students, a highly qualified scientific and teaching staff, and a growing number of international students, teachers, and researchers.
Being open to the community and business is the main trademark of the U.Porto. The University is itself an important driving force for economic, social, cultural, and scientific development. The U.Porto creates leaders, promotes innovators, and encourages entrepreneurs. In short, it trains people who can make a difference in their communities.
Here, you can find the most international of Portugal’s universities thanks to our active cooperation with hundreds of higher education institutions worldwide.
This is U.Porto, more than a university. Come and discover the BEST PORTUGUESE UNIVERSITY!
About University of Porto
Founded in 1911, the University of Porto (U.Porto) is a benchmark institution for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Portugal and one of the top 200 European Universities according to the most relevant international ranking systems.
The U.Porto combines high-quality education focused on individual vocations and talents as well as market needs with the claim to be the greatest birthplace of science in Portugal. It is committed to converting into social assets the talent and innovation from its 14 faculties, one business school, and 48 research centers. The U.Porto has the richest academic community in Portugal and brings together the country’s highest-ranked students, a highly qualified scientific and teaching staff, and a growing number of international students, teachers, and researchers.
Being open to the community and business is the main trademark of the U.Porto. The University is itself an important driving force for economic, social, cultural, and scientific development. The U.Porto creates leaders, promotes innovators, and encourages entrepreneurs. In short, it trains people who can make a difference in their communities.
Here, you can find the most international of Portugal’s universities thanks to our active cooperation with hundreds of higher education institutions worldwide.
This is U.Porto, more than a university. Come and discover the BEST PORTUGUESE UNIVERSITY!
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
Faculty of Architecture (14)
Architecture (integrated master)
Faculty of Arts (14)
Applied Languages
Arts in Archaeology
Communication Sciences
Geography
History
History of Art
Information Science
Language Sciences
Languages and International Relations
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Literature and Interart Studies
Philosophy
Sociology
Faculty of Dental Medicine (14)
Dental Medicine (integrated master)
Faculty of Economics (14)
Business Administration
Economics
Faculty of Engineering (14)
Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Management
Informatics and Computing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Fine Arts (14)
Communication Design
Drawing
Fine Arts
Faculty of Law (14)
Criminology
Law
Faculty of Medicine (14)
Digital Health and Biomedical Innovation
Medicine (integrated master)
Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences (14)
Nutritional Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy (14)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (integrated master)
Faculty of Psychology and Education Science (14)
Educational Sciences
Psychology
Faculty of Sciences (14)
Agricultural Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Physics
Environmental Sciences and Technology
Forest Engineering and Biotechnology
Geology
Geospatial Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Mathematics
Physics
Faculty of Sports (14)
Sport Sciences
Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (14)
Aquatic Sciences
Medicine (integrated master)
Veterinary Medicine (integrated master)
Faculty of Architecture (15)
Digital Innovation for Design Practice
Faculty of Arts (15)
African Studies
Anglo-American Studies
Archaeology
Cities Challenges
Communication Sciences
Communication and Management of Creative Industries
Contemporary History
European Interdisciplinary Master in African Studies
Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Planning
German Studies
Hazards, Cities and Spatial Planning
History and Heritage
History of Art, Heritage and Visual Culture
History, International Relations and Cooperation
Linguistics
Literary, Cultural and Interart Studies
Medieval Studies
Museology
Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Portuguese as Second Language / Foreign Language
Sociology
Teaching English and Foreign Languages in the 3rd cycle of Basic Education and in Secondary Education, with specialties in Spanish or French or German
Teaching English in the 1st cycle of Basic Education
Teaching Geography in the 3rd cycle of Basic Education and in Secondary Education
Teaching History in the 3rd cycle of Basic Education and in Secondary Education
Teaching Philosophy in Secondary Education
Teaching Portuguese and Foreign Languages in the 3rd cycle of Basic Education and in Secondary Education, with specialties in English or Spanish or French or German
Teaching Portuguese in the 3rd cycle of Basic Education and in Secondary Education
Translation and Language Services
Faculty of Dental Medicine (15)
Oral Rehabilitation
Faculty of Economics (15)
Accounting and Management Control
Economics
Economics and Business Administration
Economics and Management of Human Resources
Economics and Management of Innovation
Economics of Business and Strategy
Environmental Economics and Management
Finance
Finance and Taxation
Health Care Economics and Management
International Economics and Management
Management
Management of Retail Operations
Marketing
Modelling, Data Analysis and Decision Support Systems
Sales Management
Services Management
Faculty of Engineering (15)
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Structures
Computational Mechanics
Computer Vision
Data Science and Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Management
Informatics and Computing Engineering
Information Science
Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship
Integrated Building Design and Construction
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering
Multimedia
Occupational Safety and Hygiene Engineering
Services Engineering and Management
Software Engineering
Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Spatial Planning and Urban Project
Sustainable Design, Construction and Management of the Built Environment
Urban Mobility Management
Faculty of Fine Arts (15)
Art Studies
Art and Design for the Public Space
Fine Arts
Graphic Design and Editorial Projects
Illustration, Edition and Print
Image Design
Product and Industrial Design
Faculty of Law (15)
Criminology
Law
Faculty of Medicine (15)
Academic and Clinical Education
Bioethics
Clinical Communication
Forensic Sciences
Health Education
Health Evidence and Decision
Medical Informatics
Metabolism - Biopathology and Experimental
Molecular Medicine and Oncology
Neurobiology
Orthognatic Surgery and Orthodontics
Palliative Care
Primary Health Care
Public Health
Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences (15)
Clinical Nutrition
Community Nutrition and Public Health
Food Service Management
Gastronomic Sciences
Nutrition Education
Paediatric Nutrition
Faculty of Pharmacy (15)
Analytical, Clinical and Forensic Toxicology
Clinical Analysis
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Technology
Quality Control
Faculty of Psychology and Education Science (15)
Adult Education and Training
Educational Sciences
Psychology
Psychology Themes
Sexology
Teaching of Visual Arts for Teachers of the 3rd cycle of Basic Education and of Secondary Education
Faculty of Sciences (15)
Advanced Methods and Accreditation in Chemical Analysis
Agricultural Engineering
Applications in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Biological Aquatic Resources
Biology and Geology Teacher Education for Middle and Secondary Schools
Biology and Water Quality Management
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Computational Statistics and Data Analysis
Computer Science
Consumer Sciences and Nutrition
Data Science
Ecology and Environment
Engineering Physics
Environmental Sciences and Technology
Food Science and Technology
Forensic Genetics
Functional Biology and Biotechnology of Plants
Geology
Geomaterials and Geological Resources
Geospatial Engineering
Information Security
Landscape Architecture
Mathematical Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics Teacher Education for Middle and Secondary Schools
Medical Physics
Nanomaterials Science and Technology
Network and Information Systems Engineering
Physics
Physics and Chemistry Teacher Education for Middle and Secondary Schools
Remote Sensing
Science Education and Communication
Soil Assessment and Remediation
Viticulture and Oenology Engineering
Wine, Tourism and Innovation
Faculty of Sports (15)
Physical Activity, Exercise and Health
Sport Psychology and Human Development
Sport Training
Sports Management
Teaching of Physical Education in Primary and Secondary Education
Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (15)
Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
Forensic Medicine
Genetic Counselling
Marine Sciences - Marine Resources
Oncology
Porto Business School (15)
Executive Master in Business Innovation
Executive Master in Cybersecurity Management
Executive Master in Digital Transformation
Executive Master in International Business
Executive Master in Sustainability Management
Executive Master in Tourism Management
Executive MBA (3)
The Executive MBA
Full-Time MBA (3)
The International MBA
Online/Distance MBA (3)
The Digital MBA
Faculty of Architecture (14)
Architecture
Faculty of Arts (14)
Geography
Heritage Studies
History
Language Sciences
Literary, Cultural and Interart Studies
Migration and Modernity: Historical and Cultural Challenges
Philosophy
Social Sciences and Ageing
Sociology
Faculty of Dental Medicine (14)
Dental Medicine
Faculty of Economics (14)
Business and Management Studies
Economics
Faculty of Engineering (14)
Advanced Materials and Processing
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Civil Engineering
Digital Media
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering and Industrial Management
Engineering and Public Policy
Environmental Engineering
Informatics Engineering
Leaders for Technological Industries
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Mining and Geo-Resources Engineering
Occupational Safety and Health
Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering
Spatial Planning
Telecommunications (MAP-tel)
Transport Systems
Faculty of Fine Arts (14)
Art Education
Design
Fine Arts
Faculty of Law (14)
Criminology
Law
Faculty of Medicine (14)
Bioethics
Biomedicine
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences
Clinical and Health Services Research
Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology
Forensic Sciences
Global Public Health
Health Data Science
Medicine
Mental Health
Metabolism - Clinical and Experimental
Molecular Medicine and Oncology
Neurosciences
Palliative Care
Public Health
Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences (14)
Clinical Nutrition
Food Consumption and Nutrition Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy (14)
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Psychology and Education Science (14)
Educational Sciences
Human Sexuality
Psychology
Faculty of Sciences (14)
Agrarian Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Astronomy
Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Computer Science - MAP joint programme
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences and Technology
Food Science and Technology and Nutrition
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture and Urban Ecology
Marine Biotechnology and Aquaculture
Marine Science, Technology and Management
Mathematics
Mathematics and Applications
Physics
Science Education and Communication
Surveying Engineering
Sustainable Chemistry
Faculty of Sports (14)
Physical Activity and Health
Physiotherapy
Sport Science
Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (14)
Animal Science
Aquatic Sciences - Biology and Ecology
Basic and Applied Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Environmental Toxicology and Contamination
Gerontology and Geriatrics
Medical Sciences
Molecular and Cell Biology
Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology Applied to Health Sciences
Nursing Science
Pathology and Molecular Genetics
Veterinary Sciences
University information
Everyone from everywhere is more than welcome to the University of Porto!
According to each cycle of studies and your nationality, at the University of Porto, you'll find different rules for the applications and admissions.
Bachelor Degree
Are you a citizen from a member state of the UE? Or legally residing in Portugal on the 1st of January of the year in which you intend to enroll in higher education for more than two years, continuously? Are you family of a foreign citizen that holds a resident permit for more than two years? You can apply for the 1st cycle known as the Bachelor's Degree, through a national call to enroll in a public institution of higher education.
If you do not have Portuguese nationality or are from a Member State of the European Union, you should apply through a national system designed for international students who want to access the Bachelor's Degree. There are many rules and advice to apply,
Check them here.
Usually, we have three calls/year for international students (from outside the EU), starting in January. Check our website and social media pages and stay tuned!
Master or Ph.D. Degree
Students can apply for access and admission to master's or doctoral studies if are holders of a previous degree (bachelor or master), with a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum that is recognized as attesting capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the scientific body of the institution of higher education where intend to be admitted.
At the University of Porto, each faculty is responsible for the applications call. Check its website in advance to get more information.
List of faculties of the University of Porto:
14 faculties
1 business school
48 research centers
9 halls of residences and 11 canteens
16 libraries
12 museums
4 sports facilities
Student life
More than a University
Find out what you can expect from student life in Porto and discover why is this one of the world's best places to live.
At the University of Porto, you'll have the opportunity to have the best experience of your life.
Our welcome program is focused not only on welcoming you to your new home, but also to make sure that you meet people that you'll remember forever. Or "Mentorship Program" connects the freshman students with the oldest, as a buddy to help in everything you need: classes, accommodation, or just to chat about how are you feeling.
As a student of the University of Porto, you'll have plenty of opportunities.
Our exchange programs let you pursue your studies in many countries around the globe.
Beyond the classes, you can be part of volunteer projects, become a musician or actor/actress, play sports, or start your career research.
And even more. At the University of Porto, we have museums and cultural places with many free events, such as exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and so on!
We believe that your health and well-being are truly important. As a student of the University of Porto, you'll have access to medical support, related to mental health, dentistry, and many others.
A degree from the University of Porto is a "passport" for a future career.
U.Porto is well known by the national and international recruiters as a prestigious and high-ranked university.
At the University of Porto, you'll have access to career advisors to help you to find out how to approach the companies, present yourself or build your career patch. Through our networks, you'll have the chance to connect with professionals, alumni, and potential employers.
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
University of Porto is one of the top public universities in Porto, Portugal. It is ranked #253 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS Sustainability Ranking
Europe University Rankings - Southern Europe
QS World University Rankings
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