University of Porto

Founded in 1911, the University of Porto (Universidade do Porto) is Portugal's leading public research university, enrolled over 54,000 students (2022/2023) across 15 faculties. The university operates three main urban campuses in Porto (City Centre, Asprela, Campo Alegre) and one campus in Vairão (Vila do Conde). Its 45 research units contribute to almost 25% of Portugal's national scientific output. U.Porto was ranked 237th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and was institutionally accredited by A3ES in 2019. The university is a member of the EUGLOH European University Alliance and the European University Association (EUA). Programs are offered in Portuguese and English across fields including Architecture, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Economics, Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and more.