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	University of Porto (Reitoria da Universidade do Porto), Portugal University of Porto Address: Reitoria da Universidade do Porto. Servio de Rela›es Internacionais, Rua D. Manuel II. P-4050-345, Porto, Portugal University Tel: +351 226 073 528 University Fax: +351 226 064 694 University Website: www.up.pt University Email: sri@reit.up.pt



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		University of Porto (Reitoria da Universidade do Porto) University Information, Campus and History (Porto, Portugal) The University of Porto is located in Porto, Portugal. Founded on 22 March 1911, it is a public university that resulted from the merging of two higher education institutions: the Politechnical Academy (Academia Politécnica) and the Medical-Surgical School (Escola Médico-Cirúrgica). The university was established after the 1911 revolution. It was initially made up of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, History, and Natural Sciences (including the Engineering School); the Faculty of Medicine; and the Faculty of Trade. Today, the University of Porto is made up of 14 faculties, more than 30,000 students, 2,300 lecturers, and 1,600 administrative and technical staff. The faculties and university buildings are grouped into three main sites called 'poles'. The first pole is in the neoclassical building of the Architect Carlos Amarente located in the city centre; the second is in the northern end of Porto in Asprela; and the third is in Campo Alegre, located in the western part of the city over the river Douro bank not far from Pole 1. The University of Porto has 14 faculties: Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Biomedical Sciences Faculty of Dental Medicine Faculty of Economics Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Fine Arts Faculty of Food and Nutritional Sciences Faculty of Law Faculty of Letters Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Faculty of Science Faculty of Sports University of Porto: Facilities - Porto, Portugal The University of Porto offers various facilities including research and development centres, sport facilities, and cultural centres. The university has significantly expanded and increased the funding of its R&D facilities over the last few years. Small to large R&D centres were made to conduct specialised and interdisciplinary work. They all share the vision of having a modern research university with cooperative links to outside enterprises and government organisations. Some of the most recognized research centres in the university are the IBMC- Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular and the IPATIMUP - Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto. The university has some of the best sports facilities and programmes offered in the country including football, basketball, swimming, and volleyball. The Porto Planetarium and the Campo Alegre Theatre are the university's two important cultural facilities located in Pole 3. University of Porto: Famous Students - Porto, Portugal Some of the notable personalities who graduated from the University of Porto include Dr. Antonio Moreira, who is the chair of the Council for Biotechnology Centers for the BIO Industry Organisation and who has an active research program in bioprocess engineering; Mario Pinto, who is the executive director of BPI Investment Banko and board member of many companies; and writer Poulo J Ferreira, who was published in several international journals for his works “Materials: Years 2000,” IST Press, 2003 and “Investir no Futuro: Colaboracoes Universidade-Industria nos EUA e Portugal,” Gradiva, 2003, and various scientific articles. University of Porto enquiries number: +351 22 607 35 00 The University of Porto has a specific group helping foreign students to integrate in the university. They are composed mostly of Erasmus students who have university experience and who represent all faculties of the university. Foreign students can contact ESN/Porto and the contact details representing each faculty will be provided. For general information, the Reitoria da Universidade do Porto, Serviço de Relações Internacionais can also be contacted at: +351 226 073 528, with fax number: +351 226 064 694, or at this email address: sri@reit.up.pt.	PORTO UNIVERSITY GUIDE... Porto University Information, Campus and History Porto University Hotels and Accommodation Porto University Colleges and Facilities Porto University Faculties and Departments Porto University Fast Facts Porto University Directions, Transport and Travel About Porto, Guide and Tourist Attractions Map of Porto Porto University Link Exchange Porto University Links Portugal World Guide Porto University Disclaimer

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