University of Aveiro
Aveiro, Portugal • Founded 1973 • QS 2027 #425 =
Updated May 2026 · Source: ua.pt
Overview
University of Aveiro traces its founding to 1973 and has since operated as a public university in Aveiro, Portugal. The institution maintains a higher-education provider status.
University of Aveiro's academic profile: it teaches across multiple qualification levels, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a broad programme catalogue.
The institution serves 13,000 students, a full-time academic staff supports teaching and research.
University of Aveiro is ranked #625 globally and #5 within Portugal.
Location & Contact
University of Aveiro's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.
Academic Details
Enrolment, faculty headcount, and accreditation data for University of Aveiro are listed below.
Degrees
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- Accountancy
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- Applied Mathematics
- Arts and Humanities
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Design
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Gerontology
- Heritage Preservation
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Information Technology
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Modern Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music Education
- Nanotechnology
- Native Language Education
- Natural Sciences
- Neurological Therapy
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Physical Engineering
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Polymer and Plastics Technology
- Portuguese
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Production Engineering
- Protective Services
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Radiology
- Regional Planning
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Secretarial Studies
- Social Policy
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Statistics
- Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Tourism
- Town Planning
- Toxicology
- Translation and Interpretation
Faculties & Divisions
University of Aveiro's faculties and the subjects each covers are listed below.
Biology (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Geology
- Science Education
Chemistry (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Marine Engineering
Civil Engineering (Department/Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Engineering
Communication and Art (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Design
- Information Technology
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music Education
Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism (Department/Division) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Environmental Management
- Industrial Management
- Information Management
- Management
- Tourism
Education and Psychology (Department/Division) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Clinical Psychology
- Education
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Mathematics Education
- Pedagogy
- Preschool Education
- Psychology
- Science Education
Electronics, Telecommunications and Computer Engineering (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
Environment and Planning (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ecology
- Environmental Engineering
- Geology
Geosciences (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
Languages and Cultures (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- International Business
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Publishing and Book Trade
- Translation and Interpretation
Materials and Ceramic Engineering (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ceramics and Glass Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Mathematics (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering (Department/Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mechanical Engineering
Medical Sciences (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedicine
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
Physics (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Geophysics
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Meteorology
- Physical Engineering
- Physics
Social, Political and Territorial Sciences (Department/Division) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Chinese
- Government
- Higher Education
- Management
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
- Regional Planning
- Science Education
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Town Planning
Accounting and Administration (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Finance
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Aveiro Materials (CICECO) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Biomedicine of Aveiro (IBIMED) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Communication, Information and Digital Culture (CIC-DIGITAL) (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Information Technology
Construction Risk and Sustainability (RISCO) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Design, Media and Culture (ID+) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Didactic Research and Technology in Training of Trainers (CIDTFF) (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Technology
- Pedagogy
Digital Media and Interaction (DigiMedia) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Electronic and Computer Engineering of Aveiro (IEETA) (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) (Research Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Marine Science and Oceanography
Ethnomusicology - Music and Dance Studies (INET-Md) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Geobiosciences, Geotechnologies and Geo-engineering (GEOBIOTEC) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy (GOVCOPP) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Health Technologies and Services (CINTESIS) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Higher Education Policy (CIPES) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Languages, Literatures and Cultures (CLLC) (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Modern Languages
Mathematics and Applications (CIDMA) (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
Mechanical and Automation Technology (TEMA) (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronics and Automation
- Mechanical Engineering
Nanostructures, Nanomodeling and Nanofabrication (I3N-FSCOSD) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Organic Chemistry of Natural and Agrifood Products (QOPNA) (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Food Technology
- Organic Chemistry
REQUIMTE - Associate Laboratory for Green Chemistry - Clean Technologies and Processes (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Telecommunications (IT) (Research Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
William James (WJCR) (Research Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Design, Production Technology and Management (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
- Industrial Management
- Production Engineering
Health Sciences (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Radiology
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
Technology and Management (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Archiving
- Business and Commerce
- Documentation Techniques
- Electronic Engineering
- Information Technology
- Public Administration
Programs Offered
Browse University of Aveiro's programmes by level, or filter by name.
84 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Portugal
Bachelor's Degree 60 programmes
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Master's Degree 12 programmes
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Doctorate 12 programmes
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How to apply to University of Aveiro
Five steps that capture how applications to University of Aveiro flow.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Aveiro runs 84 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Before applying to University of Aveiro, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Portugal.
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Get your documents ready
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Aveiro's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
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Apply through the official channel
Lodge your application through the official website (www.ua.pt). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
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Reach out and track your application
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Aveiro
Common questions about University of Aveiro, answered from data on record.
In what year was University of Aveiro established?
University of Aveiro was founded in 1973 (approximately 53 years ago).
Where is University of Aveiro located?
University of Aveiro is located in Aveiro, Portugal.
Is University of Aveiro a public or private institution?
University of Aveiro operates as a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at University of Aveiro?
Student enrolment at University of Aveiro is around 13,000.
What is University of Aveiro's ranking?
University of Aveiro is ranked QS 2027 #425 =.
Who recognises University of Aveiro?
University of Aveiro is accredited by Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES).
Where can I learn more about University of Aveiro?
You can find University of Aveiro online at www.ua.pt.
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