University of Coimbra

🇵🇹Portugal

The University of Coimbra (UC) was founded in 1290 by King D. Dinis as the "Estudos Gerais," making it the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world. UC is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (designated in 2013), encompassing its historic campus, the Alta district, and Sofia Street. It has produced influential figures in Portuguese culture, science, and politics, and is celebrated for blending tradition with modern innovation.

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Founded

1290

Type

Public

Programs

89

Country

🇵🇹Portugal

Description

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Tourism, Territory and Heritage - Cover

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Tourism, Territory and Heritage

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Feb 14, 2026

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3 years

€7,000/per year

Engineering Physics - Cover

University of Coimbra

Engineering Physics

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Feb 14, 2026

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3 years

€7,000/per year

Mechanical Engineering - Cover

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Mechanical Engineering

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Feb 14, 2026

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3 years

€7,000/per year

Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cover

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Feb 14, 2026

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3 years

€7,000/per year

Biomedical Engineering - Cover

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Biomedical Engineering

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Feb 14, 2026

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3 years

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Anthropology - Cover

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Feb 14, 2026

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3 years

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Archaeology and Territory - Cover

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Archaeology and Territory

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Mar 31, 2026

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Masters

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2 years

€7,000/per year

Art History - Cover

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3 years

€7,000/per year

Art Studies - Cover

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3 years

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Biochemistry - Cover

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Biology - Cover

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Chemical Engineering - Cover

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Chemical Engineering

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Feb 14, 2026

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3 years

€7,000/per year

Campuses

University of Coimbra campuses worldwide.

Main

Coimbra, Portugal

Pólo I (Historic Campus / University Hill)

Coimbra, Portugal

Pólo II (Engineering and Sciences Campus)

Coimbra, Portugal

Pólo III (Health Sciences Campus)

Coimbra, Portugal

Faculdade de Economia Campus

Coimbra, Portugal

Estádio Universitário de Coimbra, Pavilhão III

Coimbra, Portugal

Admission Intakes

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Summer 2026

Application StartDec 16, 2025

Application DeadlineFeb 14, 2026

Program commencesMar 17, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartMar 1, 2026

Application DeadlineMay 7, 2026

Program commencesJun 3, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartJul 8, 2026

Application DeadlineAug 8, 2026

Program commencesSep 10, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartSep 1, 2026

Application DeadlineSep 12, 2026

Program commencesOct 17, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartJun 2, 2026

Application DeadlineJul 15, 2026

Program commencesSep 2, 2026

Spring 2026

Application StartMar 3, 2026

Application DeadlineMar 31, 2026

Program commencesMay 6, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartSep 1, 2026

Application DeadlineSep 12, 2026

Program commencesOct 17, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartMay 20, 2027

Application DeadlineJun 20, 2026

Program commencesJul 17, 2026

Spring 2026

Application StartMar 1, 2026

Application DeadlineMar 31, 2026

Program commencesMay 6, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartJun 2, 2026

Application DeadlineJul 15, 2026

Program commencesSep 2, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartSep 1, 2026

Application DeadlineSep 12, 2026

Program commencesOct 17, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartMay 20, 2027

Application DeadlineJun 20, 2026

Program commencesJul 17, 2026

Fall 2026

Application StartJun 2, 2026

Application DeadlineJul 15, 2026

Program commencesSep 2, 2026

Spring 2026

Application StartMar 1, 2026

Application DeadlineMar 31, 2026

Program commencesMay 6, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What language are courses taught in?

Most undergraduate programs are in Portuguese, but many Master’s and PhD programs are offered in English.

Are scholarships available?

Yes! UC offers merit-based scholarships and financial aid for international students. Some are automatic based on academic performance.