University of Coimbra - UC
speciality: Physics & Astronomy

I’ve done three courses and heard a lot from various students from different courses. It really depends on what you want to take and what you are looking for. For example, law bachelours is a really hard, and you will definitely sweat, but, after you leave, you will be more than able to handle everything that comes at you. Also in that regards, it is hard to get the older professors to actually hear advice and improve. They don’t care. Other ones like physics and Informatics, professors really love doing what they are doing and want to help you in any way they can, while also being open to feedback. Of course this is a generalisation and some outliers appear in both scenarios. But that is the overall deal with it.

In regards to student support from the institution, for me, when it’s email, Skype, phone, etc… (remote basically) they just want to move on and finish handling your case and needs. But if you go there in person, they are really kind and helpful.

Some things are really old and don’t receive an update for years, but, it feels like in the past years, the university has tried to improve the installations and make good quality of life improvements for everyone.

A very old but incredible university with absolutely fantastic people and a great variety of courses and excellent food options in the cafeterias, perfect for those who want to socialize with new people.

One thing I learned about studying at university is that there are many myths surrounding it! From the idea that professors don’t care about students, don’t answer questions, etc. This is a lie, because professors do care about students and answer questions; in fact, they spend the entire class answering questions until the students understand what they are explaining. Surviving university is a challenge for many, but it’s not impossible; you can always succeed.
Good advice is: study from the beginning and don’t let the material pile up. It doesn’t need to be a very arduous study like during exams; simply keeping up with the material helps. If you have any questions and are a little shy about talking to the professors during class, don’t worry, you can clarify your doubts at the end of class or even outside of class. It’s true that some classes aren’t mandatory at university, but don’t skip them just because of that, because it’s really important to keep up with things in person. And don’t undervalue theoretical classes compared to practical ones; they are just as important, or even more so, and they give us the foundation.
I hope this helped.

Because it has so much history it allowed its infraestruture to grow in a way tath it encompasses large areas of student life in many regards such as housing, food and other areas. It is very helpfull for student’s logistics. In that and other ways a student can feel at home in this university.

The Physics Department at the University of Coimbra offers outstanding opportunities for students interested in research. With strong academic programs, experienced professors, and access to advanced laboratories, it provides an excellent environment for scientific investigation.

Studying at the Universidade de Coimbra was a truly unique experience. I loved the historic atmosphere and the Physics Department professors’ dedication to their students. The campus is good, you may find some things outdated, but in general it is a really good vibe. Some administrative procedures may be quite slow, and communication could sometimes be difficult for students. Overall, I would recommend UC to anyone looking for an authentic academic and cultural experience in one of Europe’s oldest universities.

Amazing university.
Good teachers.
The faculty of science could possibly need some renovations altough it’s still good.
Broad range of options in terms os subjects when it comes to theoretical Physics.

I’m in Physics and I think the teachers are almost all 5 stars, the staff are also usually top notch and the space is somewhat cozy.
The chair is probably Electromagnetism but now it has a new stor so it should be easier.
For lunch there are several canteens and the quality of the meals is good.

UC is an excellent place for culture and education, with immense opportunities both within and outside the program itself.
The physics course itself is complicated, but it also gives you a broad range of knowledge and good access to future work.

Hello, I’m a physics engineering student of the department of physics of the university of Coimbra in Portugal. I’m on my 3rd year and this have been the most amazing years of my life. I’m already from this city so I knew a Little bit about how it was to be a student here but I don’t know, everything is so perfect.
In my department I have mostly really competent and open minded professors, it’s really cool to chat and debate with them, there is absolutely zero resistance from most of them.
But the best thing in my opinion is the magic of a life that takes place here. Everyone knows each other, you have friends all over the university thanks to all the activities our academic association proposes. I really recomend anyone to at least spend a semester here.