As a student within this program, I have been deeply impressed by the unwavering commitment and assistance provided by the professors. Beyond their expertise in the field, they demonstrate genuine dedication to students’ success by offering support and guidance outside of regular class hours. Their willingness to address queries, offer insights, and furnish resources underscores their commitment to nurturing student development.

It was a unique experience, when we enter university it is a step towards a new world in our life, it is about taking on responsibilities, it is independence, suddenly we are adults.
The University of Minho is really a second home, I always felt welcomed and that I was part of the community. There are lots of educational offers and opportunities to build our future outside of “classes”, there are extracurricular activities, trainings, academic parties.
An experience that I will keep in my memory not only for the place but also for all the people I met.

The programme of Cultural Studies, by the name itself, indicates the interesting content of the study. I had the opportunity to understand other countrys’ (European and from other continents) cultural structures, dynamics and profiles. Also, it was important to understand the Relations between different countries and how these have developed during times. In this programme, I have also learnt two languages, of my choice, but I would say that it is important to learn one more language at least (3languages). All that I have learnt was theoretical, and I think that this programme is missing some traineeship or project to support and put in practical terms this theory.

Aged and stagnant faculty in terms of teaching methodology. Lack of investment related to the internationalization of professional activity and preparation for the global labor market. Unbalanced scale with regard to the theory-practice relationship, prioritizing the theoretical aspect.

The best years of my life were spent at the University of Minho.
An educational establishment that combines excellent teaching with leisure activities among students, providing them a memorable academic life.
The university is extremely well located, in an area with a lot of commerce, services and access to public transport.
If I could leave any suggestions, it would be in the sense of improving the practical level of teaching, with the aim of creating more real experiences for students.

Overall, the experience of being a student of Universidade do Minho was very positive. The staff is friendly and you can find almost all kind of essential services in the Gualtar campus. All of the campuses are located near public transport services, with good accessibilities. Most of the professors are very experienced in their fields of studies and try to provide tools and knowledge to everyone. A few issues regarding choices of subject areas could be improved. The ‘outside of class’ environment is great, with very interesting extra-curricular activities: volunteer associations, sports teams and music groups that have become a tradition. I only wish the university had more partnerships with companies and organizations so that everyone could have a more practical experience (internships, etc). Nevertheless, the level of education is high and this is a university of excellence. I enjoyed my time at the University of Minho, it was enriching!

One of the most prestigious universities in Portugal. It has students from all over the world and it has great services and facilities, overall. Highly qualified teachers. Lectures and interesting events going on all the time.