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UMINHO Universidade do Minho

The University of Minho (UMinho or UM) is a public institution of higher education founded in 1973 in the city of Braga, Portugal. It belongs to the group of “New Universities” that revolutionized the higher education landscape in the country, commencing academic activities in 1975/76. Governed by a rectorate composed of a rector, a general council, and five internal units grouping various internal entities by areas of intervention, the University of Minho has facilities spread across the cities of Braga and Guimarães.
According to the European University Association (EUA), UMinho is a benchmark for high-quality teaching and learning not only among Portuguese universities but also within Europe and globally. The university’s rich academic tradition, stemming from Braga’s millennia-old religious heritage, is evident in its academic regalia, festivities like the burial of the “Gata,” and cultural events.
In the 2017 edition of the Shanghai Ranking, UMinho was classified in the [401-500] range, making it the fifth Portuguese university in that ranking.
UMinho’s academic and research activities are organized into six schools and four institutes, further subdivided into departments. These institutions cover various fields of knowledge, with each contributing to teaching and research. Additionally, UMinho hosts several research units, grouping independent or government-funded research centers in different areas such as Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Economics and Management, Education, Engineering, and Humanities.
The university also houses cultural units that promote culture not only within the academic community but also to the wider public. Additionally, support and service units provide various services to the academic community, including libraries, social support, technical services, transportation, and public relations.
UMinho’s facilities are spread across Braga and Guimarães. In Braga, notable locations include the rectorate at Largo do Paço, the Gualtar campus, the Convento dos Congregados, various residential complexes, and other buildings. In Guimarães, facilities include the Azurém campus and the Combatentes residential complex.