Universidade de Tras os Montes e Alto Douro

History

Became a Public University in 1986, although its history also includes a heritage received from its predecessor, the Vila Real Polytechnic Institute, created in 1973. This Institute took on a relevant role in the development of the region, and in September 1979, it was converted into the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Higher Education Institute.

Education

UTAD offers a wide assortment of programme studies ranging from graduation to masters and doctorates within different study areas distributed by 5 schools: Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Sciences and Technology, Life and Environment Sciences and Vila Real Higher Education Nursing School.

Research

Animal and Veterinary Research Centre (CECAV)
Rehabilitation and Accessibility Engineering Centre (CERTIC)
Centre for Language and Literature Studies (CEL)
Centre for Transdisciplinary Development Studies (CETRAD)
Genomics and Biotechnology Research Centre (CGB)
Research Centre in Sports, Health sciences and Human Development (CIDESD)
Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB)
Centre for Mathematics (CM)
Vila Real Chemistry Research Centre (CQ-VR)

Universidade de Tras os Montes e Alto Douro Key Statistics & Highlights

#1201 Ranking
50 Scholarships
581 Academic Staff
6,687 Students
401 Students (int'l)
3,812 Students (female)

Universidade de Tras os Montes e Alto Douro Overview

Universidade de Tras os Montes e Alto Douro Scholarships

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Universidade de Tras os Montes e Alto Douro Scholarships

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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship

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Mundus MAPP

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Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

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ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape

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ACES Education Fund

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The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

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Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship

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Headway

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Moving Mates Scholarship

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Moving Mates

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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)

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Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship

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Jewish Heritage Scholarship

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Diamant Gerstein

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Women Scholarship for International Students

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educations.com

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Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan

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$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship

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CryptoRunner Scholarship

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The Bill Walsh Scholarship

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ACES: The Society for Editing

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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute

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Dream Chaser Scholarship

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Salvado Law

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Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship

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Pinsky Law

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Universidade de Tras os Montes e Alto Douro Student Reviews & Awards

4.4

Based on 12 reviews

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5/5

Best option in Portugal

I have adquired plenty of knowledge in my area of interest.

Posted by Anonymous

Studied from Sep 2022 - Jul 2025

Posted on Feb 2025

4/5

My experience at UTAD

Starting by talking about the study plan, I think the plan is very well structured and complete, however I miss a more practical experience included in the degree, such as an internship. This university offers internships in most of its courses, but not in Management. The teachers are very close to the students, for them we are more than a number, as they are concerned with us and our future, always trying to give us the best education. All structures, whether classrooms or libraries, are very pleasant. Overall I recommend this university.

Posted by Ana

Studied from Unknown

Posted on Aug 2023

4/5

Conditions

The University where I study is acceptable. However there are minor aspects that make it less interesting like the roads are usually in bad condition. Apart of that, the campus is very green and in my opinion its very pleasant.

Posted by Anonymous

Studied from Unknown

Posted on Aug 2023

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Universidade de Tras os Montes e Alto Douro Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 20.5% Portugal

Top 23.7% Worldwide

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World University Rankings

1201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

2024	2025	2026
801	-	1201

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Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024	2025	2026
1563	-	-

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Housing services

GRIM (International Office) is the service in UTAD that supports students, teachers and staff to go abroad under different mobility programmes and cooperation agreements. We also support all incoming mobilities.

Library services

The Documentation and Library service’s foremost goal is to support investigation, knowledge and information, making all resources accessible so there can be a better development and cultural citizen’s upbringing.

ICT services

According to UTAD’s new statutes, the IT and Communication Services have replaced the former IT Centre.

Internet Access at UTAD is ensured by these services, but the Internet Connection is provided by the National Foundation for Scientific Computing (Fundação de Cáculo Científico Nacional), of which UTAD is a member.

Universidade de Tras os Montes e Alto Douro Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus

Portugal Country

Vila Real City

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