GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
Universidade de Coimbra
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2019/2020
6 Students (3 Per Semester)
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Teresa Silva, Dr.
Divisão de Relações Internacionais
Colégio de S. Jerónimo, Largo D. Dinis
3000-143 Coimbra
Tel: +351 239857003
mteresa@uc.pt
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Ana Isabel Ferreira, Dr.
Divisão de Relações Internacionais
Colégio de S. Jerónimo, Largo D. Dinis
3000-143 Coimbra
Tel: +351 239857003
anisabel@uc.pt
APPLICATION WEBSITE
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Check Catalog: http://www.uc.pt/en/ects/catalogo/
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Yes
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
Yes
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
All areas are open to application but subject to case by case evaluation.
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
All areas are open to application but subject to case by case evaluation.
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
N/A
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
In advance
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
N/A
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
N/A
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Deadline for one academic year or first semester: from 1 March until 15 July.
Deadline for second semester: from 1 September until 15 December.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
EXAMINATION PERIOD
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
No
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
First week of September, usually all activities are free of charges.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)
HOUSING
It varies depending on the option. For prices information please check the website.
MEALS
Student restaurants - from 2,40€ to +/- 5,00
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
+/- 100€
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
3 Tickets: 2,20€ | 11 Tickets: 6,40€ | Monthly Card: 22€
HEALTH INSURANCE
Students have to provide for it before coming.
OTHER
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Yes
HOUSING OPTIONS
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
Click here
E-mail: gabadmin@sas.uc.pt
Mobility students: Tel:+351 239 101 282
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
Students apply through the above mentioned website.
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
Yes
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
Yes
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
No
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS UNIVERSITY
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