Celia Cabral

University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra is an indisputable reference in higher education and research in Portugal, due to the quality of the courses taught at its eight Faculties and to the advances achieved in pure and applied research in various areas of knowledge, in Portugal and in the world. The prestige of the University of Coimbra may be demonstrated by the position it holds in the international rankings of universities and research centres. This University is not only a true icon of Portuguese culture in the world, but it also pursues a policy of constant improvement in various fields, which allow it to reassert the high quality of research and teaching, as well as an active role in the development of businesses and industry, and in activities involving intensive knowledge in Portugal in connection with pioneer multinational and international organisations working for the advance of science and knowledge. At this area of the University's website you will find information which will enable you to get to know the University of Coimbra and its activities in more detail.