Excellence in research is one of the hallmarks of the University: 15 of its 18 research units were classified as Very good or Excellent by international panels under the sponsorship of the Portuguese National Science Foundation in its most recent round of assessments
Top reasons to study here
- UA has achieved a significant position amongst higher education institutions in Portugal
- Attended by about 15,000 students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- The UA is a highly regarded institution of research led education, constituted by university departments.
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Master Environmental Studies
- Master Sustainable Energy Systems
Business & Management (1)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Master Environmental Studies
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
- Master Applied Gerontology
Social Sciences (1)
- Master Economics
About
History
Created in 1973, the University of Aveiro quickly became one of the most dynamic and innovative universities in Portugal. Now a public foundation under private law, it continues to develop and implement its mission to provide undergraduate and postgraduate education, to generate research and promote cooperation with society.
Education
The University of Aveiro offers a wide range of degree programmes in various areas of knowledge which reflect its multidisciplinary and innovative character and are designed to build student competences in scientific and technical areas that meet the emerging needs of business, industry and society.
Research
At national level, the University of Aveiro is one of the foremost institutions in terms of both its teaching and research activities. As a vision, UA aspires to become one of the foremost research organizations in Europe in terms of involvement in European collaborations, and a major player in the construction of the European Research Area.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
501 100
2019
601 -200
2018
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
581 -30
2020
551 -20
2019
531
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
-
2020
601 -100
2019
501
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
2021
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2020
536 -17
2019
519
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.
Student Life
Campus life
Campus Santiago, overlooking the Aveiro lagoon, is a prize-winning Campus, renowned for its many buildings designed by famous Portuguese architects. Its buildings are purpose-built for teaching and research, administrative and technical support, and include halls of residence for students and staff, libraries, bookshop, canteens, bars and restaurants, sports facilities, laundry, post-office, stores, bank, kindergarten – all this on one campus, surrounded by the natural beauty of the old saltpans and only a short distance from the city centre.
Student Reviews
The best 3 years of my life
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University of Aveiro provided me the best three years of my life. The academic spirit is incredible, the opportunities are immense and we can actually grow with all the experiences we live here, both professionally and personally.
Therory vs. Practical
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
In my area, chemistry, the theoretical studies are very rich and the professors incentive us to study not only what it's their perspective of each subject but also to search a lot on the references and scientific books that they always share. In terms of a practical approach, I think that for someone like me - that was expecting a lot more interaction and understanding of...
UA reviewed
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall the experience was fairly positive. The teachers were attentive and helpful. The classes were relevant and interesting. The lack of WiFi in some classrooms was often an issue.
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