Aware of the responsibility that over 700 years of existence entail, the University of Coimbra is an example of permanent updating and adjustment to the country's history.
With the past founded on the construction of the future, the University of Coimbra is a model of quality teaching, groundbreaking research, and links to business and industry. The University is also engaged in social action and cultural activities.
It is the oldest Portuguese university, the best known and internationally acknowledged and one of the most important national institutions.

Reliable and high-quality education

Due to its international prestige, the acknowledged expertise of its lecturers and professors, and its cosmopolitan atmosphere (with students from around 60 different countries) the University of Coimbra represents an enriching and even exceptional experience for its students, staff, and visitors.
Eight Faculties and nearly 150 centres and units that conduct research provide high-quality education and relevant research for Portugal's scientific and entrepreneurial development.
Nearly 18,000 students attend degree courses, and there are several hundred post-graduate, master's and doctorate courses for those who wish to proceed their studies or deepen their knowledge.

Research and its links to business and industry

In terms of innovation, the University is a fundamental mechanism for entrepreneurial initiative and development, especially in areas such as cutting-edge technology and links between scientific research and the market.
Seven centuries old, and looking to the future, the University of Coimbra is an example of both close relationship with business and industry and international projection.