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Universidade dos Açores

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Overview

Universidade dos Açores (University of the Azores) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. This institution also has a branch campus in Angra do Heroísmo and Horta. Founded in 1976, Universidade dos Açores (UAc) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior. UAc offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 50-year-old Portuguese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. UAc also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidade dos Açores's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade dos Açores's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade dos Açores' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidade dos Açores's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of the Azores
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UAc
Founded 1976
Motto Onde a Natureza Inspira seus Estudos!
Where Nature Inspires your Studies!
Colours Purple, yellow, silver and blue
Mascot Açor the Goshawk

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Location

Address Rua da Mãe de Deus
Ponta Delgada
9500-321 Azores
Portugal
Universidade dos Açores's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidade dos Açores Phone Number (296) 650 000
Universidade dos Açores Fax Number (296) 650 005
Other locations Angra do Heroísmo and Horta

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University of the Azores's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade dos Açores is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade dos Açores's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidade dos Açores as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidade dos Açores Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidade dos Açores is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade dos Açores's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade dos Açores: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidade dos Açores Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade dos Açores Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade dos Açores categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidade dos Açores.



Universidade dos Açores: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidade dos Açores Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidade dos Açores website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidade dos Açores Admission Info


Universidade dos Açores's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidade dos Açores is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidade dos Açores's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidade dos Açores has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade dos Açores's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidade dos Açores's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Universidade dos Açores international students information:

  • The Erasmus+ and Eurodisseia programs attract international interns seeking voluntary, curricular, or professional internships at UAc's research units.
  • Average of 16 volunteers per year.
  • Average of 37 interns per year through Erasmus+.
  • Average of 25 interns per year through Eurodisseia.


Universidade dos Açores's Admission Office Admission Office

Rua da Mãe de Deus
Ponta Delgada 9500-321
296 650 413


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Size and Profile

Universidade dos Açores Size and Profile


Universidade dos Açores's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade dos Açores has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Universidade dos Açores's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade dos Açores's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Universidade dos Açores's Control Type Control Type

Universidade dos Açores is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidade dos Açores's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade dos Açores is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidade dos Açores's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidade dos Açores's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidade dos Açores's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade dos Açores adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidade dos Açores's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade dos Açores is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Universidade dos Açores's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade dos Açores's Library


Universidade dos Açores's Housing University Housing

Yes

  • Universidade dos Açores housing offering includes student residences in Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, and Horta.
  • Ponta Delgada has 41 rooms, Angra do Heroísmo has 46 rooms, and Horta has 18 rooms (in 6 houses).
  • The residences are located outside the campuses and are integrated into their respective cities.
  • In Ponta Delgada, the municipality provides a direct shuttle between the campus and the residence.


Universidade dos Açores's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidade dos Açores's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade dos Açores Services


Universidade dos Açores's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Universidade dos Açores financial aids include:

  • Multi-year contract with the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the State Financial Management Institute (IGeFE) for the payment of wages for employees within the institution under the Extraordinary Regularization Program of Precarious Employment in the Public Administration (PREVPAP).
  • Funding of R&D projects and services from regional, national, and international programs.
  • Support from the Region's City Councils to install equipment to improve the campuses, such as outdoor lampposts, pavement repairs, a pavilion to support training and research in renewable energy, and the construction of new student residences.


Universidade dos Açores's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

Universidade dos Açores facilitates study abroad opportunities with the following statistics:

  • Average of 26 Eurodisseia students annually (except in 2020 and 2021)
  • Mobility with the USA (interrupted in 2020 and 2021):
    • Average of 18.3 outgoing students and three outgoing faculty/researchers
    • Average of 12.3 incoming students and 11 incoming faculty/researchers


Universidade dos Açores's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidade dos Açores's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade dos Açores's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidade dos Açores Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidade dos Açores consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidade dos Açores
  • Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Economics and Management
  • Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
  • School of Health
  • School of Technology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade dos Açores Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade dos Açores's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • FCAA


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidade dos Açores public or private?

Universidade dos Açores is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidade dos Açores profit or non-profit?

Universidade dos Açores is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidade dos Açores in terms of enrollment?

Universidade dos Açores has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidade dos Açores in terms of academic staff?

Universidade dos Açores's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Universidade dos Açores a coeducational institution?

Universidade dos Açores is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidade dos Açores use?

Universidade dos Açores adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universidade dos Açores affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade dos Açores admit international students?

Yes.

Universidade dos Açores international students information:

  • The Erasmus+ and Eurodisseia programs attract international interns seeking voluntary, curricular, or professional internships at UAc's research units.
  • Average of 16 volunteers per year.
  • Average of 37 interns per year through Erasmus+.
  • Average of 25 interns per year through Eurodisseia.

What is Universidade dos Açores's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidade dos Açores's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universidade dos Açores UAc?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidade dos Açores UAc located?

Universidade dos Açores is located in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. Address: Rua da Mãe de Deus.

Is Universidade dos Açores UAc accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidade dos Açores is accredited by Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (since 1976).

Does Universidade dos Açores offer financial aid?

Yes

Universidade dos Açores financial aids include:

  • Multi-year contract with the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the State Financial Management Institute (IGeFE) for the payment of wages for employees within the institution under the Extraordinary Regularization Program of Precarious Employment in the Public Administration (PREVPAP).
  • Funding of R&D projects and services from regional, national, and international programs.
  • Support from the Region's City Councils to install equipment to improve the campuses, such as outdoor lampposts, pavement repairs, a pavilion to support training and research in renewable energy, and the construction of new student residences.

Does Universidade dos Açores offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Universidade dos Açores facilitates study abroad opportunities with the following statistics:

  • Average of 26 Eurodisseia students annually (except in 2020 and 2021)
  • Mobility with the USA (interrupted in 2020 and 2021):
    • Average of 18.3 outgoing students and three outgoing faculty/researchers
    • Average of 12.3 incoming students and 11 incoming faculty/researchers

Does Universidade dos Açores have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade dos Açores provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

  • Universidade dos Açores housing offering includes student residences in Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, and Horta.
  • Ponta Delgada has 41 rooms, Angra do Heroísmo has 46 rooms, and Horta has 18 rooms (in 6 houses).
  • The residences are located outside the campuses and are integrated into their respective cities.
  • In Ponta Delgada, the municipality provides a direct shuttle between the campus and the residence.

Does Universidade dos Açores have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidade dos Açores offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade dos Açores offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade dos Açores offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidade dos Açores have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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