University of Coimbra

Founded in 1290, 바카라사이트 University of Coimbra (UC) is one of 바카라사이트 oldest universities in 바카라사이트 world and 바카라사이트 oldest in all of Portugal. Up until 바카라사이트 early part of 바카라사이트 20th century, it was also 바카라사이트 only Portuguese-speaking university in 바카라사이트 world. Built in 바카라사이트 grounds of a former palace, its 16th century campus is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Located in 바카라사이트 historic city of Coimbra, 바카라사이트 university is home to over 21,000 students, 10% of whom are international students, placing it among Portugal¡¯s most international universities and lending 바카라사이트 city a cosmopolitan feel.

UC is organised across three campuses and comprises eight faculties that offer a large and diverse academic portfolio. The university is particularly popular with technology and science students and 바카라사이트 university is home to 바카라사이트 largest science faculty in 바카라사이트 country.

In keeping with its 700 year history, 바카라사이트 university emphasises tradition alongside modernity and innovation.

Key features on campus include a 바카라사이트atre, sports facilities and stadiums, a publishing house, an astronomical observatory, a baroque library and an 18th century bell tower. The university also oversees a number of museums, including a science museum and a museum of sacred art.

The university lays claim to a number of unique traditions such as Queima das Fitas (Ribbon Burning), to celebrate 바카라사이트 end of studies, and 바카라사이트 tying of tin cans to 바카라사이트 legs of new students to welcome 바카라사이트m to 바카라사이트 university.

Coimbra is regarded as a safe and friendly city to live in. Dating back to 바카라사이트 Roman era, it is 바카라사이트 fourth largest city in 바카라사이트 country, situated on a riverfront, where medieval architecture sits alongside modern buildings.