The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, based in Vila Real, is an institution of high level oriented towards the creation and dissemination of culture, knowledge and science by merging teaching, scientific research and experimental development.
Master's Programmes
About
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)
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
1001 -200
2022
801 200
2021
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1281 -19
2022
1262 -80
2021
1182
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
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.
Student Reviews
Great
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have completed Masters's in Applied Statistics.
My 3year experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
good academic environment and good teaching
UTAD, a good choice
Luís Almeida rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's a quiet university where you can learn. It has a good student enviorment.
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