University of Coimbra - UC Speciality : Physics & Astronomy
programme: Physics

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.

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 The campus is good, you may find some things outdated, but in general it is a really good vibe.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.

Coimbra is known for its student night life, and though it is a unique and overall enriching experience, UC has a lot of problems recognizing student’s problems. The teachers can be difficult and most of the couses have exaustive hours and work load.

I really like this university but there are a lot of things that should be changed, I love the people and the subjects in my course (physical engineering), however, the facilities and teachers are not the best.

There’s good infraestruture to help the students, it would be better if there were more open spaces to study 24/7 for the students that might be abroad only because on the weekends it can be hard to find a place to study. It would be nice to see more study spaces in green areas.

The professors from department of physics are mostly great some even exceptionally awesome.
There’s a lot of nightlife and events if you’re into that.
There’s good social support, there’s a social laundry, a lot of canteens which sometimes have a line but mostly not too big.
We could have more psychological efforts from UC, there are already but with the amount of students it can take a while, on the other hand there very good health support for students, if you ever get sick or have some physical health issue, it will be treated fast and most of the time free of charge.