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University of Coimbra

University of Coimbra, Paço das Escolas, Coimbra

  • #=355 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 21,989Total Students
  • 1,453Faculty
  • 2,949Int'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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The University of Coimbra (UC), the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world, is also one of the best known and internationally celebrated, being a national landmark. With a history of more than seven centuries, presently UC has eight faculties, more than 40 research units and several other services that support the institution core activities – creation, critical analysis, transmission and diffusion of culture, science and technology. The university comprises three campuses, which accommodate more than 21000 students and 1500 teachers/researchers. Through research, teaching and services to community, UC contributes to the economic and social development, environmental protection, social justice and citizenship promotion and consolidation of knowledge-based sovereignty.

About

The University of Coimbra (UC), the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world, is also one of the best known and internationally celebrated, being a national landmark. With a history of more than seven centuries, presently UC has eight faculties, more than 40 research units and several other services that support the institution core activities – creation, critical analysis, transmission and diffusion of culture, science and technology. The university comprises three campuses, which accommodate more than 21000 students and 1500 teachers/researchers. Through research, teaching and services to community, UC contributes to the economic and social development, environmental protection, social justice and citizenship promotion and consolidation of knowledge-based sovereignty.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #=385
  • 2014
    #=358
  • 2015
    #351
  • 2016
    #=367
  • 2017
    #451-460
  • 2018
    #401-410
  • 2019
    #=407
  • 2020
    #406
  • 2021
    #431
  • 2022
    #=455
  • 2023
    #=438
  • 2024
    #=351
  • 2025
    #=355
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Student & Staff

Total students
21,989

50%
50%

International students
2,949

64%
36%

Total faculty staff
1,453

93
1360

Total students
21,989

50%
50%

International students
2,949

64%
36%

Total faculty staff
1,453

1360
93
2024
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Campus locations

Coimbra, Portugal

University of Coimbra,

University of Coimbra, Paço das Escolas , Coimbra , Portugal , 3004-531

Coimbra, Portugal

Faculty of Economics,

Avenida Dias da Silva 165 , Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal , 3004-512 Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal

Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education,

Estádio Universitário – Pavilhão III , Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal , 3040-156 Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal

Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences,

Rua do Colégio Novo , Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal , 3001-802 Coimbra

Alcobaça, Portugal

Centro de Estudos Superiores da Universidade de Coimbra em Alcobaça,

Praça 25 de Abril, nº75 , Alcobaça , Alcobaça , Portugal , 2460-018 Alcobaça

Coimbra, Portugal

Campus I: Paço das Escolas,

Paço das Escolas , Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal , 3004-531 Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal

Campus II: Science and Technology Campus,

Rua Sílvio Lima , Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal , 3030-790 Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal

Campus III: Medical Sciences Campus,

Azinhaga de Santa Comba , Coimbra , Coimbra , Portugal , 3000-354 Coimbra

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