University of Porto - U.Porto Speciality : Architecture
programme: Architecture

The university has a good reputation and, in general, I think it is valid. It has a good team of teachers, the subjects are fairly divided, and the facilities are clean and polished. However, there are a few problems. Firstly, as they admit more students than the rooms can accommodate, the spaces seem a bit crowded. Secondly, they don’t have model-making studios. Also, the subjects are a bit outdated and could be renovated. And, finally, as a Brazilian in a Portuguese Uni, I felt a bit uncomfortable and overlooked, so I would bear that in mind. But they have the potential to easily adjust a few things and be more welcoming to foreigners (especially non-EU); it would 100% make the experience better.

It is a good programme overall, a little rough around the edges specially in terms of administration and bureaurocracy, but when it comes to academic quality it is quite solid. The overall experience is also enhanced by the academic atmosphere of the whole city.