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Universidade Fernando Pessoa

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world rank  3866

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Overview

Founded in 1996, the Universidade Fernando Pessoa (University Fernando Pessoa) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Ponte de Lima. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade Fernando Pessoa (UFP) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade Fernando Pessoa (UFP) 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. This 28-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Fernando Pessoa' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University Fernando Pessoa
Acronym UFP
Founded 1996
Motto Nova et Nove
New things in new ways
Colours Yellow and dark green
Mascot Owl
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University Location

Address Praça 9 de Abril, 349
Porto
4249-004 Porto
Portugal
Universidade Fernando Pessoa's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Fernando Pessoa Phone Number +351 (22) 507 1300
Universidade Fernando Pessoa Fax Number +351 (22) 550 8269
Other locations Ponte de Lima

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Fernando Pessoa's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidade Fernando Pessoa.

Universidade Fernando Pessoa: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade Fernando Pessoa's admission information.

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade Fernando Pessoa a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Admission Office Admission Office

Praça 9 de Abril, 349
Porto 4249-004
(22) 507 1335


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade Fernando Pessoa.

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Fernando Pessoa has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Fernando Pessoa is a private higher education institution.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Fernando Pessoa is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Fernando Pessoa does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Library University Library

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Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Fernando Pessoa's main services:


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade Fernando Pessoa's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Fernando Pessoa is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1996


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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