AVEIRO

Aveiro is located on the beautiful Atlantic coastline of Portugal, around 250 km to the north of Lisbon. The city is served by excellent rail and road connections to Lisbon and the inland towns as well as to the close by cities of Oporto and Coimbra. Sá Carneiro international airport in Oporto, which is less than 1 hour away, provides convenient connections throughout Europe.

Exchange students receive help from the International Office to find accommodation in one of the University Halls of Residence. For students who do not live at the University Halls there are other options. With the help of the ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK, many students share flats nearby the campus or in the city centre. Typical prices for student accommodation range from €180 to €250 per month.

As an estimate, a student in Aveiro will need somewhere between €550 and €600 per month for accommodation, eating, transport, study material and other basic expenses.

The currency in Portugal is the Euro.

Non-EU students should check whether they need a visa and a residence permit. Students make their visa request at the Portuguese consulate in their country of residence before travelling to Portugal. The Visa application procedure includes an interview and takes up to 12 weeks.

The University of Aveiro (UA) is a young university, founded in 1973, with over 15000 full-time students (graduate and postgraduate). The University has a strong research profile and a unique model of governance (16 Departments, 4 Polytechnic Schools and various training centres), acting as a regional network for education and training and promoting strong links with the surrounding community. In Portugal, UA has consistently pioneered the introduction of Degrees in emerging subject areas.

Education Structure
The University of Aveiro offers a wide range of degree and non-degree programmes through its university departments and polytechnic schools in various areas of knowledge that reflect its multidisciplinary and innovative character. Its educational offer is designed to build student competences in scientific and technical areas that meet the emerging needs of business, industry and society, with degree programmes delivered in an atmosphere of research and quality, organised in three cycles: the 1st cycle lasts three years and results in a Licenciatura Degree; the 2nd cycle requires two years to complete a Master Degree; and the 3rd cycle takes between three and five years to obtain a Doctorate. In most Engineering areas, UA offers integrated master programmes combining the 1st and 2nd cycles.

General Semester dates
Semester 1 – Mid September to the end of January
Semester 2 – Mid February to the end of June

Students at UA have a lot of support from the University and from each other. The Students Union and the University Social Services provide shops, advice centres, medical care, sports facilities and entertainment. The University departments and central services organise hundreds of events each year providing students with opportunities to pursue their personal interests, whether it be in science, technology, business or the arts. Counselling and career services are also available to our students and alumni.

Contact for Exchange Students
Jorge Santos (gri@ua.pt)

Head of Student Mobility and Career Services
Niall Power (niall@ua.pt)

International Office
Campus Universitário de Santiago
3810-193 Aveiro
Portugal Tel. + 351 234 370 060
gri@ua.pt

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