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University of Aveiro

Aveiro

  • #419 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 14,018Total Students
  • 882Faculty
  • 1,635Int'l Students
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Research Output
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Total Students
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Faculty
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Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

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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.

Attended by about 15,000 students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the UA has achieved a significant position amongst higher education institutions in Portugal, being one of the top universities regarding the quality of its infrastructures, the strength of its research and the excellence of its staff. 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.

 

 

About

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.

Attended by about 15,000 students on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the UA has achieved a significant position amongst higher education institutions in Portugal, being one of the top universities regarding the quality of its infrastructures, the strength of its research and the excellence of its staff. 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.

 

 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2018
    #501-550
  • 2019
    #531-540
  • 2020
    #551-560
  • 2021
    #581-590
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #501-510
  • 2024
    #344
  • 2025
    #=359
  • 2026
    #419
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Student & Staff

Total students
14,018

42%
58%

International students
1,635

64%
36%

Total faculty staff
882

32
850

Total students
14,018

42%
58%

International students
1,635

64%
36%

Total faculty staff
882

850
32
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Campus locations

Aveiro, Portugal

Aveiro, PT,

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