Apart from the history that makes this university one of the most emblematic in the world, there’s quite a lot of research and innovation being brought up here. While having the most museums and libraries throughout 3 different university campus, and a few other buildings spread through town, it preserves it’s history taking place on top of ruins from the Roman Empire.
It isn’t, however, outdated, it keeps itself as a world renowned teaching institution, and develops many investigative subjects.
It is the only place in Portugal with a particle accelerator, and has one of the best employment ratings for recently graduated students.
This is only possible through the helpfulness that manifest itself between teachers, between students and between teacher and student. All around there’s a collaborative mood that ensures not only teaching but also learning is done in the best way possible.
The University consists of many departments that alight themselves with certain areas, however one course may have classes in various of these departments, regardless of which one it belongs to.
Overall, it’s an institution that ensures a better future daily, whilst being one of the most historical places in all of Europe.