Our students come from all over Portugal and from foreign countries. In the University of Évora they find a rare and precious combination of high quality teaching, advanced research and a favourable business/industrial context.
- #1483 Ranking
- 1 Masters
- 669 Academic Staff
- 8,060 Students
- 1,520 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (1)
Social Sciences (1)
About
History
The University of Évora was founded in 1559 and for two centuries it distinguished itself for its role in the education of the elites and the missionaries of the Kingdom. Restored as a public University in 1973, it has aimed at meeting the new requirements of society.
Education
It is specially oriented toward the education of human resources who want to achieve a higher position by merit and good service to the community. The University of Évora has established itself through the high quality of its teaching, associated with perennial values such as mutual respect, desire for knowledge, intellectual honesty and freedom of thought.
Research
We are currently a modern University, with quality Research Centres, evaluated by international panels of the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT), with highly qualified teachers, integrating international networks and mobility programs that provide its students and professors with opportunities to contact other countries. We have a strong relationship with businesses and industries, always trying that the produced knowledge does not become confined to our historical walls.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1483 -130
2022
1353 -99
2021
1254
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Any student at the University of Evora can make use of the Social Services in the following areas:
- Accommodation;
- Meals;
- Medical services;
- Scholarships.
Housing services
The university’s Social Services provide 528 beds in 7 halls of residence all over the city within easy and fast access to the university buildings. At present, the farthest residence is about 30 minutes away on foot.
Medical services
The University of Évora provides general medical care. It also provides medical exams and assistance in sports activities.
Student Life
Campus life
Blended in with the city, the campus is comprised of buildings with a high patrimonial value from different historical periods. The following buildings deserve special attention:
- Espirito Santo College
- Casa Cordovil
- Luís António Verney College
- Pedro da Fonseca College
- Mateus d' Aranda College
- Vimioso Palace
- Leões Factory
- São João de Deus School of Nursing
Sports facilities
The University of Évora offers a range of sports facilities which can be used for individual or team sports such as the Equestrian Centre, the Sports Pavilion and the Racing Track at Mitra, outdoor sports facilities at the Espirito Santo College and a Sports Pavilion in the Nossa Senhora da Saúde district. The university also makes use of municipal facilities (e.g. public pools) and private facilities.
Student clubs
Besides the Students’ Association , there is a large number of student services organized based on different courses or specific themes such as the Students’ Union and the Students’ Centres .
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall it was good, most of the professors were great
Very Good
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
University is way ahead in education. The instructors are helpful, understanding, and the lessons are in English.
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nice University, nice professors, great labs to work on
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